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Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

835 Herkimer Street, Bedford-Stuyvesant · Brooklyn, NY 11233240 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.0/5

based on 197 Google reviews

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5/ 10
high Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (8 vs median 6.0)
  • High RN turnover (53%)

Below average in NY · Below recommended RN staffing · No penalties on record

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility is highly recommended for short-term rehabilitation due to its dedicated and effective therapy team. However, families should be aware of significant concerns regarding nursing responsiveness and administrative communication; we strongly advise visiting frequently and maintaining direct contact with the rehab director to ensure your loved one's needs are met.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

197 reviews on Google
Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the physical therapy department for successful recoveries while others report severe neglect and communication failures. Families frequently cite the rehab team as a major strength, but significant concerns persist regarding understaffing, slow response times, and poor administrative oversight.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff5.0Clean7.0Activities6.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms2.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective and professional physical therapy team
  • Clean and well-maintained facility environment
  • Responsive and caring rehab leadership
  • Helpful and courteous nursing staff on specific floors

Concerns

  • Chronic understaffing leading to neglected patient needs (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Difficulty reaching staff via phone or email (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Rude or unprofessional front desk and security personnel (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
  • Medication management errors or delays (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Poor quality or unappealing food (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'16(1)'18(4)'20(2)'22(5)'24(41)'26(29)

Distribution · 221 analyzed

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147
4
26
3
5
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7
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32 reviews posted between Mar 13, 2025Mar 14, 2025 · 23 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the current staffing levels, what specific protocols are in place to ensure residents receive timely assistance with daily needs like call-bell response and hygiene?
  • 2I understand the physical therapy team is highly regarded here; how do you coordinate their care with the nursing staff to ensure a seamless recovery process?
  • 3What steps is the administration taking to improve communication responsiveness for families trying to reach their loved ones or nursing staff?
  • 4Could you walk me through your current process for medication administration to ensure accuracy and prevent the delays that some families have expressed concern about?
  • 5How does the facility handle feedback regarding the dining experience, and what opportunities do residents have to provide input on the meal quality and menu variety?
  • 6What is the standard procedure for handling urgent medical changes or emergencies, and how quickly can we expect to be notified as family members?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

Nath my physical therapist is amazing. He made me walk by myself in 2 weeks with my Neuropathy in my legs kept me from moving.

Rehab patient · 2026★★★★★

The staff tend to the residents regularly with care. Location is close to train station as well.

Visitor · 2025★★★★★

I was very impressed with the service and care my mother is receiving here. Although it has only been a few days, the staff has been friendly, and I find them delightful to work with.

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★
Source: 197 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.34hrs
46%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.35hrs
82%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
32%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
55%
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

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

5

measures

Worse Than Avg

10

measures

Mixed Results

2

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility59.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
59.4%
US
93.4%
NY
91.3%
Kings
91.3%
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.7%
Better than Avg
Here
5.7%
US
12.1%
NY
18.9%
Kings
28.1%

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

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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility80.9%
Worse than Avg
Here
80.9%
US
95.5%
NY
95.3%
Kings
93.4%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
8.9%
US
19.5%
NY
13.3%
Kings
7.7%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.2%
US
19.4%
NY
20.2%
Kings
17.0%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.4%
US
15.3%
NY
13.8%
Kings
12.8%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility43.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
43.1%
US
79.7%
NY
78.8%
Kings
77.0%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility49.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
49.8%
US
81.8%
NY
77.0%
Kings
76.6%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.7%
US
1.6%
NY
1.2%
Kings
1.0%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

8deficiencies
Above state avg (7.6)
15 complaint-triggered

This facility shows concerning patterns with 42 deficiencies across multiple surveys, including 15 complaint-triggered violations where families reported problems. Most troubling are recurring issues with care planning, abuse/neglect reporting, and medication management that persist across surveys from 2020-2025. Recent 2025 complaints involved serious concerns about resident abuse protection and medical record security, suggesting ongoing quality problems that haven't been fully resolved despite correction plans.

Dec 9, 2025Complaint
2
0842Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Dec 2, 2025Complaint
2
0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

May 29, 2025Routine
7
0694Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0577Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

0004Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Dec 5, 2024Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Oct 27, 2023Complaint
3
0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0610Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Jun 29, 2023Complaint
5
0655Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Melnicke, IsraelOfficer / DirectorMelnicke, MatthewOfficer / DirectorMelnicke, MichaelOfficer / DirectorMelnicke, MichaelOfficer / DirectorSchuck, RobertManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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