Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise highly effective and dedicated physical therapy team. Still worth an in-person visit.
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Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: highly effective and dedicated physical therapy team and clean and well-maintained facility environment. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receives significant praise for its physical therapy department, particularly for specific staff members like Simon and Nidhi, and for maintaining a generally clean and professional environment. However, families should be aware of serious, recurring concerns regarding communication transparency, occasional neglect in basic patient care, and administrative responsiveness during critical situations.
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“The rehab therapists were wonderful. Caring and communicative for my deaf mom. (The main reason for an almost 5 star rating) The nursing staff were also very nice and supportive.”
“My mother was admitted to this facility for Hospice Care 5N and they ran out of her Morphine. She went without pain medication and was in tremendous pain and discomfort.”
“The facility is very clean. Everyone all of the staff is helpful and I like that. They constantly keep me up-to-date with the care of my father.”
Total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark, though RN coverage meets its reference level. Ask how aides are staffed for daily tasks such as bathing and mobility.
Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
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Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility has had 23 deficiencies across multiple surveys, including two complaint-triggered issues where families reported concerns about environment safety and facility management. The most recurring problems involve resident assessment and care planning, daily living activities support, and fire safety systems. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated issues with assessment processes and daily care suggests families should carefully evaluate current conditions during visits.
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.
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
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Cassena Care
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Chain avg rating: 3.7/5 · Rank 1 of 15 (Highest rating)
Owners
Carillo, Joseph
Owner
Debenedictis, Pasquale
Owner
Friedman, Leopold
Owner
Rutenberg, Solomon
Owner
Solovey, Alex
Owner
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