Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
Top 25% in NY · Meets national RN staffing standard · Best in CASSENA CARE chain · $37,650 in fines · Very few deficiencies
What this means for your family
This facility features an exceptionally strong and dedicated physical therapy department that many families credit for successful recoveries. However, you must be vigilant regarding communication; ensure you establish a clear point of contact for care updates and be prepared to advocate strongly for your loved one's daily needs, as some families reported lapses in basic care and administrative transparency.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
329 reviews on Google“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.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective and dedicated physical therapy team
- Clean and well-maintained facility environment
- Friendly and professional front-line nursing and CNA staff
- Welcoming and efficient admission process
Concerns
- Poor communication and lack of transparency regarding patient care (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Inconsistent hygiene and basic care (e.g., toileting, changing) (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Pest issues (mice sightings) (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Administrative unresponsiveness or rudeness (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 216 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's size of 320 residents, how do you ensure consistent, personalized attention for daily hygiene and toileting needs?
- 2I noticed that communication is a top priority for families; could you walk me through your process for keeping us updated on changes in care or medication management?
- 3Your physical therapy team is highly regarded; how do you integrate their services into the daily routine for residents who need extra support?
- 4We appreciate that you engage with feedback online; how does that process help you improve the administrative experience for families?
- 5What specific protocols do you have in place to maintain the facility's cleanliness and ensure a pest-free environment for the residents?
- 6Since staffing levels are a key part of your care model, how do you ensure that front-line nursing staff have enough time to provide both clinical care and meaningful social interaction?
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Key Review Excerpts
“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.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total 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
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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.
Jun 27, 2025Complaint2
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.
Apr 10, 2025Routine1
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Jan 10, 2024Routine8
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.
Oct 29, 2021Routine12
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.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Cassena Care
13 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.7/5 · Rank 2 of 15 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Carillo, Joseph
Owner
Debenedictis, Pasquale
Owner
Friedman, Leopold
Owner
Rutenberg, Solomon
Owner
Solovey, Alex
Owner
Key personnel
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