Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 52 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its physical therapy and rehab outcomes, making it a strong candidate for post-surgical recovery. However, families should be proactive in managing care transitions, as some reviewers reported issues with documentation and communication upon admission.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
52 reviews on Google“The Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living generally receives high praise for its rehabilitation services, with many families highlighting the compassionate and skilled nursing staff. While the facility is frequently commended for its clean environment and effective physical and occupational therapy, some reviewers have raised concerns regarding communication gaps and inconsistent staffing levels, particularly on weekends.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Generously sized, comfortable resident rooms
Concerns
- Poor communication between staff members (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Inconsistent staffing or service quality on weekends (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 53 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given that the facility has a 3-star staffing rating, how do you ensure consistent quality of care and attention for residents specifically during the weekend shifts?
- 2I noticed that communication is a high priority for your team; what specific systems do you have in place to ensure that information flows smoothly between shifts and departments so that family members are always kept in the loop?
- 3With your focus on medication management, could you walk me through your process for ensuring accuracy and safety when administering daily medications?
- 4I see that you actively engage with feedback online; how do you use that input to make tangible improvements to the daily experience here at the Brudnick Center?
- 5Since the facility is well-regarded for its therapy programs, how are those services integrated into a resident's daily routine to keep them active and engaged?
- 6In the event of a medical concern or emergency, what is your protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with our primary care physicians?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The Brudnick Center provided incredibly compassionate and skilled care to our dad in the last month of his life. We all felt very supported by the staff, and I would highly recommend them for their care and integrity.”
“I was admitted to the Jeffrey and Susan Brudnick Center for living on August 26th, 2023 for a short term rehabilitation stay due to a full knee replacement surgery... I had high expectations for this rehab and I'm glad to say those were beyond met and overly exceeded.”
“My mom was in short term rehab for 2 and half weeks.. This was as a family first time using a rehab facility. Everything was great. They got my mom up and moving for her hip fracture right away. PT and OT were awesome.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
15
measures
2
measures
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 vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
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 30 deficiencies across three surveys with recurring issues in care planning and assessment, medication management, and fire safety systems. The main concerns involve developing complete care plans, conducting timely resident assessments, and maintaining proper medication oversight. All deficiencies have been corrected by the facility, but the pattern of repeated issues in care planning and assessments across multiple surveys suggests ongoing challenges in these fundamental care areas.
Jan 30, 2025Routine8
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Feb 1, 2024Routine14
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
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.
Dec 22, 2022Routine8
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
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
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
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.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Feb 1, 2024
$10,194
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Jeffrey & Susan Brudnick Center for Living
nonprofit
Chain Affiliation
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare
5 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.8/5 · Rank 1 of 5 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Chelsea Jewish Lifecare INC
Owner · Organization
Legacy Lifecare INC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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