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BROOKLYN GARDENS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER

835 HERKIMER STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11233
Score: 43 / 100

CMS data shows Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center earning a D grade with a score of 43/100, placing it below most facilities in New York. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

With 3.26 total nurse hours per resident per day, Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 28 deficiencies at Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.26 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.38 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.12 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.85 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.20 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

28
Total Deficiencies
Dec 8, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 27 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0842 Severity E
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standar
    Dec 8, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Dec 8, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0600 Severity D
    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
    Dec 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Dec 1, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0694 Severity E
    Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
    May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 8.7% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.2% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.7% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.0% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 21.7% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.7% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 27.4% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 43 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
240
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 28, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8