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Brookwood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente

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

1990 S Canal Drive, Homestead, FL 33035180 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
2.8/5

based on 111 Google reviews

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4/ 10
moderate 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)
  • Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 6.0)
  • High RN turnover (53%)

Bottom 25% in FL · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above average staffing · Below chain average · $27,749 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While the rehabilitation therapy team is frequently praised, the systemic issues regarding communication, hygiene, and medical oversight are critical risks. Families should be extremely cautious and are advised to visit unannounced to verify the current state of the facility, as recent reviews suggest a significant decline in standards.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

111 reviews on Google
Brookwood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center faces severe, recurring criticism regarding patient neglect, poor hygiene, and communication failures. While a subset of reviewers praises specific staff members and the rehabilitation department, the majority of recent feedback highlights dangerous lapses in medical oversight, unsanitary conditions, and unresponsive management.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff3.0Clean2.0Activities7.0Meds1.0Memory2.0Comms1.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Dedicated rehabilitation therapy team
  • Select compassionate nursing staff
  • Active resident engagement programs

Concerns

  • Chronic unresponsiveness to phone calls and family inquiries (mentioned by 12 reviewers)
  • Poor hygiene and failure to change soiled linens/diapers (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Inadequate medical oversight and medication management (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Unsanitary facility conditions including mold and foul odors (mentioned by 5 reviewers)
  • Theft of personal belongings (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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234'15(3)'17(3)'19(5)'21(25)'23(6)'25(25)'26(12)

Distribution · 116 analyzed

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42
4
6
3
6
2
1
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61

How They Respond to Reviews

37%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that communication is a top priority for our family; what is the official protocol for ensuring that family inquiries and phone calls are returned in a timely manner?
  • 2Given the importance of resident comfort, what is your daily routine for checking and maintaining hygiene and room cleanliness?
  • 3I see that the rehab team is highly regarded here; how does the medical team coordinate with the therapy staff to ensure consistent medication management and oversight?
  • 4Could you walk me through your process for safeguarding residents' personal belongings and ensuring their items remain secure?
  • 5What specific steps are taken to address facility maintenance and odor control to ensure a fresh and sanitary environment for residents?
  • 6I noticed your facility offers active engagement programs; could you tell me more about how residents are encouraged to participate in these daily activities?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

My mom was on bed pan for hours with no help. You can’t call main number with emergency help no one answer. Very frustrating when your love one is crying on the line and you can’t get her help.

Family member · 2024☆☆☆☆

The staff showered him with cold water and didn’t even have towels ready. They had no idea what medications he was on or even his medical history, which is terrifying for a facility that is supposed to provide medical care.

Grandchild · 2026☆☆☆☆

The most glaring issue was the lack of responsiveness to phone calls. THEY NEVER GET TO THE PHONE. if you are reading this, please CALL and see for you self.

Family member · 2024☆☆☆☆
Source: 111 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.31hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.80hrs
93%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
28%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
38%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

7

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

8

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility17.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
17.8%
US
12.1%
FL
4.1%
Miami-dade
4.4%

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

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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.4%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
9.4%
US
19.4%
FL
11.5%
Miami-dade
4.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.2%
Better than Avg
Here
12.2%
US
19.5%
FL
15.0%
Miami-dade
14.8%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.6%
Better than Avg
Here
8.6%
US
15.5%
FL
8.7%
Miami-dade
11.5%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility8.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
8.9%
US
15.3%
FL
10.6%
Miami-dade
6.7%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.9%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
98.9%
US
93.4%
FL
98.1%
Miami-dade
99.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility98.1%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
98.1%
US
79.8%
FL
94.7%
Miami-dade
98.4%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.3%
Better than Avg
Here
99.3%
US
81.8%
FL
94.8%
Miami-dade
99.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.2%
Better than Avg
Here
1.2%
US
1.6%
FL
1.5%
Miami-dade
2.3%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (7.3)
3 complaint-triggered
$27,749 in fines

This facility has serious concerns with families filing complaint reports that triggered inspections for abuse/neglect and inadequate treatment, though these were reportedly corrected. The most recurring problems involve nutrition and dietary services, resident rights violations, and medication management issues. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated violations across multiple surveys in the same care areas suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully evaluate.

Aug 28, 2025Routine
9
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0908Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0865Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

0867Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0565Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

0583Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0925Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Apr 25, 2024Routine
9
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0578Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0867Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0908Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Apr 25, 2024Complaint
1
0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

Apr 10, 2024Complaint
2
0600Actual 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.

0684Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Dec 15, 2022Routine
16
0812Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0550Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0584Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

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.

0803Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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.

0805Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

0808Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

0867Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Administration Deficiencies

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0690Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

0693Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0800Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Apr 10, 2024

$27,749

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Brookwood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Cente

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Benjamin Landa

Chain Size

49 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 38 of 54

Ownership & Management

Owners

Brookwood Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Member LLC

Owner · Organization

100%

Br Family Holdings LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Flnho Capital Group LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

South Florida 3 Opco Partners LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Zbl-18 LLC

Owner (parent company) · Organization

Rubinstein, Berish

Owner (parent company)

Key personnel

Reese, LucienneW-2 Managing EmployeeLanda, BenjaminOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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