Cycle 1
Health 2023-08-07 · Fire 2023-08-07
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Brooklyn, NY
Bushwick Center For Rehabilitation And Health Care
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 12 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
50 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 345-2273
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
225
Certified beds
Average residents
221
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Centers Health Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1989-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
35 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.27
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.94
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.34
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.54
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.20
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.11
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.17
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.18
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.24
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.25
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.49
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
36%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
10,998
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
18.39
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9820
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
0
Baseline 17.70% · Performance 22.16% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 6.44% · Performance 8.34% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
6.64
Baseline 27.68% · Performance 36.55% · Measure score 6.64 · Achievement 6.64 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.72
Baseline 2.90 hours · Performance 3.25 hours · Measure score 0.72 · Achievement 0.60 · Improvement 0.72
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.74% |
10.72%
1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 117 · Observed rate 9.4% · Lower 95% interval 7.06% |
| Discharge to community | 30.59% |
50.57%
20 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 106 · Observed rate 18.87% · Lower 95% interval 22.36% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.84 |
1.02
0.8 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 94.67% |
95.27%
0.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 213 · Denominator 225 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.33% |
0.77%
0.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 225 |
| Discharge self-care score | 58.78% |
53.69%
5.1 pts better
|
Numerator 87 · Denominator 148 |
| Discharge mobility score | 54.05% |
50.94%
3.1 pts better
|
Numerator 80 · Denominator 148 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2.22% |
2.29%
0.1 pts better
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 225 · Adjusted rate 1.59% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.34% |
7.12%
1.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 79 · Observed rate 11.39% · Lower 95% interval 5.16% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 278 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 65.81% |
42%
23.8 pts better
|
Numerator 179 · Denominator 272 |
| Discharge function score | 49.32% |
56.45%
7.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 73 · Denominator 148 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 62.12% |
95.95%
33.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 41 · Denominator 66 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 85.29% |
96.28%
11 pts worse
|
Numerator 58 · Denominator 68 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 5.26% |
25.2%
19.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 6 · Denominator 114 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.7
0.3 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.3
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.8 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.2% |
91.2%
8 pts better
|
93.4%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.4% · Q2 98.5% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.2% |
95.3%
2.9 pts better
|
95.5%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.0% |
3.0%
2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 45.5% |
18.5%
27 pts worse
|
11.4%
34.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 37.1% · Q2 42.4% · Q3 50.3% · Q4 51.4% · 4Q avg 45.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.7% |
6.1%
0.4 pts better
|
5.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.6% · Q2 6.6% · Q3 5.2% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 5.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.4% |
13.5%
4.1 pts better
|
19.6%
10.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.4% · Q2 9.0% · Q3 10.1% · Q4 10.0% · 4Q avg 9.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 4.3% |
14.8%
10.5 pts better
|
16.7%
12.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.6% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 4.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 19.5% |
15.1%
4.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 27.3% · Q2 22.0% · Q3 14.0% · Q4 16.1% · 4Q avg 19.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 21.4% |
15.5%
5.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
6.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.5% · Q2 23.0% · Q3 16.9% · Q4 19.4% · 4Q avg 21.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.6%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.3% · Q3 0.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
1.4%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.1% |
20.8%
5.7 pts better
|
19.8%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.1% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 18.2% · Q4 5.5% · 4Q avg 15.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.2% |
6.9%
2.7 pts better
|
5.1%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 4.5% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 4.8% · 4Q avg 4.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 80.4% |
76.7%
3.7 pts better
|
81.7%
1.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 78.2% · Q2 80.1% · Q3 81.9% · Q4 82.5% · 4Q avg 80.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.8% |
9.7%
3.9 pts better
|
12.0%
6.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.8% · Observed 6.4% · Expected 12.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.2% |
1.2%
About the same
|
1.6%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.1% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 2.5% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 76.6% |
78.8%
2.2 pts worse
|
79.7%
3.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 76.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.8% |
20.6%
2.2 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.8% · Observed 28.8% · Expected 30.1% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-05-28 · Fire 2021-05-28
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-01-18 · Fire 2019-01-18
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-09-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
K901 · Electrical Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2023-10-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-28
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-06-30
B · Minimal harm
2021-05-28
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2021-06-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-01-18
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2019-01-21
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-06
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-07-07
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2023-09-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-09-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-09-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-09-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-09-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-09-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-09-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-08-07
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-09-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-28
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-28
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2021-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-28
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2021-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-28
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-28
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-28
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-07-26
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-01-18
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-02-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-01-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-02-15
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Rozenberg, Kenneth
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Horovitz, Meir
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Sicklick, Jeffrey
General Partnership Interest · Individual
Younesi, Peyman
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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#3
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