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

Compare this facility

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

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.68

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.76

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.42

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.36

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

26%

Annual nurse turnover

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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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 5.6%
15.1%
9.5 pts better
16.3%
10.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
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
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 25.8%
20.8%
5 pts worse
19.8%
6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
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
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
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
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 58.2%
78.8%
20.6 pts worse
79.7%
21.5 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
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

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

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)

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

40% 5 facilities 2015-01-01
Basch, Jack

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

30% 6 facilities 2015-01-01
Rubin, Marvin

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

15% 7 facilities 2015-01-01
Rubin, Solomon

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

15% 7 facilities 2015-01-01
Alliance Health Property LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2015-01-01
Allure Care Management LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2015-01-01
Alpha Rehabilitation Service LLC

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 4 facilities 2015-01-01
Garces, Nelissa

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-01-12
Zakaria, Muhammad

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2016-08-16

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