Cycle 1
Health 2023-06-08 · Fire 2023-06-08
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Brooklyn, NY
Linden Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2237 Linden Boulevard, Brooklyn, NY
(718) 649-7000
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
280
Certified beds
Average residents
275
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Allure Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1998-11-24
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
6 facilities
Chain averages 4 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 5 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
0.68
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.76
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.42
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.87
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.44
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.36
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.37
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.00
Reported PT staffing
Adjusted RN hours
0.67
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.77
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.40
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
30%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
26%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
1,771
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
54.08
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0089
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
7.22
Baseline 17.43% · Performance 18.09% · Measure score 7.22 · Achievement 7.22 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
5.67
Baseline 7.64% · Performance 6.14% · Measure score 5.67 · Achievement 5.67 · Improvement 5.16
Total nurse turnover
6.53
Baseline 24.78% · Performance 37.00% · Measure score 6.53 · Achievement 6.53 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
2.22
Baseline 3 hours · Performance 3.71 hours · Measure score 2.22 · Achievement 2.22 · Improvement 2.06
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 7.12% |
10.72%
3.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 150 · Observed rate 1.33% · Lower 95% interval 5.07% |
| Discharge to community | 32.72% |
50.57%
17.9 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 134 · Observed rate 23.88% · Lower 95% interval 26.17% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.89 |
1.02
0.9 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 259 · Denominator 259 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.39% |
0.77%
0.4 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 259 |
| Discharge self-care score | 70.12% |
53.69%
16.4 pts better
|
Numerator 115 · Denominator 164 |
| Discharge mobility score | 66.46% |
50.94%
15.5 pts better
|
Numerator 109 · Denominator 164 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 3.47% |
2.29%
1.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 259 · Adjusted rate 2.39% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.14% |
7.12%
1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 105 · Observed rate 4.76% · Lower 95% interval 3.66% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 249 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 35.19% |
42%
6.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 95 · Denominator 270 |
| Discharge function score | 70.12% |
56.45%
13.7 pts better
|
Numerator 115 · Denominator 164 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 92 · Denominator 92 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 48 · Denominator 48 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 3.15% |
25.2%
22.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 127 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.8 |
1.7
0.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.8 · Observed 2.6 · Expected 2.8 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.3
0.4 pts better
|
1.8
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 1.1 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.9% |
91.2%
3.3 pts worse
|
93.4%
5.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 91.8% · Q2 87.3% · Q3 86.3% · Q4 86.4% · 4Q avg 87.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.2% |
95.3%
8.1 pts worse
|
95.5%
8.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 87.2% |
| 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 0.8% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 5.4% |
18.5%
13.1 pts better
|
11.4%
6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 11.5% · Q3 1.7% · Q4 2.2% · 4Q avg 5.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.0% |
6.1%
2.1 pts better
|
5.4%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 4.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 10.9% |
13.5%
2.6 pts better
|
19.6%
8.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.8% · Q2 11.4% · Q3 10.6% · Q4 10.9% · 4Q avg 10.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.5% |
14.8%
6.3 pts better
|
16.7%
8.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.9% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 8.7% · Q4 9.2% · 4Q avg 8.5% · 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 | 5.6% |
15.1%
9.5 pts better
|
16.3%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 5.1% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 4.9% · 4Q avg 5.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.2% |
15.5%
5.3 pts better
|
14.9%
4.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.4% · Q2 8.1% · Q3 10.7% · Q4 8.6% · 4Q avg 10.2% · 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 0.4% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.3% · Q4 0.3% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.4% · Q2 0.8% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.8% |
20.8%
5 pts worse
|
19.8%
6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.2% · Q2 29.6% · Q3 26.6% · Q4 21.9% · 4Q avg 25.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.0% |
6.9%
2.1 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 8.7% · Q2 9.8% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 8.5% · 4Q avg 9.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 67.7% |
76.7%
9 pts worse
|
81.7%
14 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 83.5% · Q2 69.4% · Q3 60.9% · Q4 57.7% · 4Q avg 67.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 9.4% |
9.7%
0.3 pts better
|
12.0%
2.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 9.4% · Observed 9.6% · Expected 11.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 58.2% |
78.8%
20.6 pts worse
|
79.7%
21.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 58.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 20.5% |
20.6%
0.1 pts better
|
23.9%
3.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.5% · Observed 24.3% · Expected 28.2% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2020-12-16 · Fire 2020-12-16
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-01-10 · Fire 2019-01-10
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-08-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-08-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
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 2023-08-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-07-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-12-16
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2021-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-12-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-12-16
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-02-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-01-10
K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2019-03-08
C · Minimal harm
2019-01-10
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-02-22
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
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 2023-08-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-08-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2023-08-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2023-08-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
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 2023-08-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
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 2023-08-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-08
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 2023-08-07
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-01-10
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2019-03-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-01-10
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2019-03-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-01-10
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2019-03-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-01-10
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 2019-03-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-01-10
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 2019-03-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-01-10
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2019-03-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-01-10
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2019-03-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-01-10
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2019-03-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-01-10
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-03-10
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Landau, Joel
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Basch, Jack
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Rubin, Marvin
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Rubin, Solomon
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Alliance Health Property LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Allure Care Management LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Alpha Rehabilitation Service LLC
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Garces, Nelissa
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Zakaria, Muhammad
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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