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THE HERITAGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER

5606 15TH AVE, BROOKLYN, NY 11219
Score: 85 / 100

Among nursing homes in New York, The Heritage Rehabilitation And Health Care Center stands out with an A grade and a score of 85 out of 100. It ranks in the 84th percentile statewide, reflecting consistently high performance across CMS quality metrics.

With 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, The Heritage Rehabilitation And Health Care Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent CMS inspections identified 14 deficiencies at The Heritage Rehabilitation And Health Care Center, including 1 classified as serious — among the most concerning citation levels. The most notable finding involved: create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 40 / 40 pts
5 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 25 / 25 pts
5 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.28 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.72 0.7 Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.41 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.15 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.98 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.52 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

14
Total Deficiencies
May 14, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 13 Moderate 🔴 1 Serious
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0655 Severity D
    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
    May 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0676 Severity D
    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
    May 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0803 Severity D
    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the nee
    Aug 16, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0604 Severity K
    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
    Nov 25, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0867 Severity E
    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
    Nov 25, 2021 · Administration 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 6.2% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 10.1% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 0.8% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 28.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 7.6% 7.5% Average
New/worsened incontinence 21.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of A is based on a score of 85 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 5★ → 40 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 5★ → 25 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 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
79
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
May 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
2