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Schulman and Schachne Inst for Nursing & Rehab

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

555 Rockaway Parkway, East Flatbush · Brooklyn, NY 11212448 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.8/5

based on 13 Google reviews

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2/ 10
low 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)

Below average in NY · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above average staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · $15,646 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

While some families report excellent, compassionate care for long-term dementia residents, the recent trend shows serious concerns regarding medication management and understaffing. If you are considering this facility, we strongly recommend asking for a tour of the specific unit your loved one will be on and inquiring about their protocols for medication verification and weekend staffing ratios.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

13 reviews on Google
Schulman and Schachne Institute for Nursing & Rehab receives highly polarized feedback, with recent reviews highlighting significant concerns regarding medication management and staffing levels. While some family members report compassionate, long-term care for dementia patients, others describe a lack of professionalism and inadequate attention to patient needs.

Quality Themes

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FoodN/AStaff4.0CleanN/AActivitiesN/AMeds1.0Memory8.0Comms3.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Compassionate long-term dementia care
  • Supportive social work and administrative staff
  • Dedicated care on specific units

Concerns

  • Understaffing and lack of patient assistance (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Medication administration errors or delays (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2345.02017(3)4.52019(2)5.02021(1)4.02024(2)2.32025(3)3.02026(2)

Distribution · 13 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's size of 448 residents, how do you ensure that each resident receives consistent, personalized attention throughout the day?
  • 2I noticed the facility has a strong reputation for dementia care; what specific daily activities or programs are in place to keep residents engaged and supported?
  • 3Can you walk me through your current process for medication administration and the safety checks you have in place to ensure accuracy and timeliness?
  • 4How does your team handle communication with families regarding changes in a resident's health or care plan, especially when there are urgent updates?
  • 5With your current staffing model, how do you ensure that residents receive prompt assistance when they need help with daily tasks or mobility?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your protocol for coordinating care and keeping family members informed in real-time?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

I want to thank the wonderful staff on the 7th for taking wonderful care of my mom. They have shown not only care and compassion for her, but most importantly love ❤️.

Memory care family member · 2026★★★★★

This morning I waited for my 6:00 AM medication, never got it. Minutes to 8:00 AM I went to the nursing desk to inform them that I did not receive the medication, "are you sure, because the nurse signed that it was given"

Rehab patient · 2025☆☆☆☆

I would never recommend this place to no one. There understaff and they don't help the patients please I'm being very honest.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆
Source: 13 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.90hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.19hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
26%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
28%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

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

10

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.3%
Better than Avg
Here
0.3%
US
12.1%
NY
18.9%
Kings
28.3%

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

💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility74.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
74.4%
US
93.4%
NY
91.3%
Kings
91.0%
💉

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility77.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
77.0%
US
95.5%
NY
95.3%
Kings
93.5%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility4.9%
Better than Avg
Here
4.9%
US
19.4%
NY
20.2%
Kings
17.5%
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.0%
Better than Avg
Here
5.0%
US
19.5%
NY
13.3%
Kings
7.8%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.7%
US
15.3%
NY
13.8%
Kings
12.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility26.8%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.8%
US
81.8%
NY
77.0%
Kings
77.1%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility31.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
31.0%
US
79.7%
NY
78.8%
Kings
77.3%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
1.6%
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

6deficiencies
1penalties
Near state avg (7.6)
8 complaint-triggered
$15,646 in fines

Families have filed multiple complaints about this facility, including recent concerns about physical restraint use and abuse reporting failures. The most recurring problems involve quality of care issues, resident safety hazards, and building safety violations including fire safety and electrical systems. While most deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of complaints and safety issues warrants careful consideration during any visit.

Dec 24, 2024Complaint
3
0604Immediate jeopardy · IsolatedResolved (past non-compliance)

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

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.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jul 3, 2024Routine
10
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.

0814Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

0225Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0281Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0911Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0362Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0915Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

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.

Jul 3, 2024Complaint
4
0660Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

0804Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

Jun 27, 2024Complaint
1
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.

Jun 21, 2022Routine
10
0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0925Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

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

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0223Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

0311Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

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.

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.

0744Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Dec 24, 2019Routine
3
0915Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Dec 24, 2024

$15,646

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Schulman and Schachne Inst for Nursing & Rehab

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Bullock, ReginaldW-2 Managing EmployeeFigueroa, MichelleW-2 Managing EmployeeGarcia, LisaW-2 Managing EmployeeRosenfeld, PaulW-2 Managing EmployeeAyala, VictorOfficer / Director
Source: Medicare provider data

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