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Brooklyn Community Estates

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

406 North Street, Brooklyn, IA 52211|50 beds|Licensed & Active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

4.5/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Choosing Brooklyn Community Estates means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026

RN Hours

0.45hrs

60%

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.24hrs

79%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

27%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

20%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility78.8%

Worse than Avg

Here

78.8%

93.4%

93.9%

😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.1%

4.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility7.7%

Better than Avg

Here

7.7%

15.5%

19.4%

🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility26.0%

Worse than Avg

Here

26.0%

15.3%

17.5%

🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better

This Facility19.6%

Worse than Avg

Here

19.6%

14.4%

17.6%

🩹

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

4.9%

4.3%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility76.2%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

76.2%

79.8%

73.3%

💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility83.9%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

83.9%

81.8%

84.1%

💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

1.6%

2.0%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

0deficiencies

Well below state avg (6.2)

Clean record — no deficiencies

Brooklyn Community Estates has a pattern of fire safety and emergency preparedness deficiencies across all three surveys, with smoke detection systems, fire drills, and evacuation planning being the most recurring issues. While all 13 deficiencies have correction dates provided by the facility, the persistence of fire safety problems over multiple years raises concerns about the facility's safety infrastructure and emergency readiness.

May 7, 2025Routine4 findings

0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0347Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Aug 1, 2024Routine5 findings

0013Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

0015Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

0341Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

0711Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Oct 26, 2023Routine4 findings

0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0921Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: Iowa Dept. of Inspections, Appeals & Licensing

10total

1deficiencies

Jun 28, 2026InspectionNo deficiencies

Clean