Cycle 1
Health 2025-04-10 · Fire 2025-04-10
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Brooklyn, NY
Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $37,650 in total fines with 2 recent health deficiencies
520 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 636-1000
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
320
Certified beds
Average residents
310
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Cassena Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1978-06-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.99
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.15
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.01
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.73
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
35%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
33%
Annual nurse turnover
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 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.3
0.3 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% |
91.2%
8.3 pts better
|
93.4%
6.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.9% |
95.3%
2.6 pts better
|
95.5%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.8% |
3.0%
1.2 pts better
|
3.3%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 38.3% |
18.5%
19.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
26.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.8% |
6.1%
2.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 2.2% |
13.5%
11.3 pts better
|
19.6%
17.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.8% |
15.1%
9.3 pts better
|
16.3%
10.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 7.0% |
15.5%
8.5 pts better
|
14.9%
7.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.8% |
1.4%
0.6 pts better
|
1.7%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.8% |
20.8%
7 pts worse
|
19.8%
8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.0% |
6.9%
1.9 pts better
|
5.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 95.2% |
76.7%
18.5 pts better
|
81.7%
13.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 11.6% |
9.7%
1.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 90.8% |
78.8%
12 pts better
|
79.7%
11.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.4% |
20.6%
0.2 pts better
|
23.9%
3.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-01-10 · Fire 2024-01-10
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-10-29 · Fire 2021-10-29
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-10
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-03-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-29
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-11-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-29
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-11-23
C · Minimal harm
2021-10-29
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2021-11-23
C · Minimal harm
2021-10-29
E7 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2021-11-23
Inspection history
Recent health citations
L · Immediate jeopardy
2025-06-27
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 2025-07-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-27
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-07-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-04-10
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-04-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-10
F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2024-03-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-10
F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2024-03-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-10
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-10
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-10
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-03-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-10
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2024-03-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-01-10
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 2024-03-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-29
F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2021-12-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-29
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2021-12-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-29
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 2021-12-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-29
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2021-12-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-29
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 2021-12-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-29
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 2021-12-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-29
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2021-12-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-29
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-12-28
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$37,650
2025-06-27
Fine
Fine · fine $37,650
Fine
Ownership
Debenedictis, Pasquale
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Friedman, Leopold
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Solovey, Alex
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Carillo, Joseph
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Rutenberg, Solomon
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Carillo, Joseph
Corporate Officer · Individual
Debenedictis, Pasquale
Corporate Officer · Individual
Derosa, Anthony
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Friedman, Leopold
Corporate Officer · Individual
Rutenberg, Solomon
Corporate Officer · Individual
Schrieber, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Schrieber, Michael
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Solovey, Alex
Corporate Officer · Individual
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