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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

520 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238 · All homes in Brooklyn

Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, a 320-bed for profit - limited liability company nursing facility in Brooklyn, NY, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing below the national norm. 1 inspection finding reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
3.15
Well below average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
18
Inspection findings · 1 serious
$38K
Federal penalties (1)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
335625
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
320
Residents
310
In Hospital
No
County
Kings
Last Inspection
Apr 10, 2025

Staffing Data

How the 3.15 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.99 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
0.15
CNA Hours
2.01
Total Nursing Hours
3.15 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.06
Nursing Turnover
32.6%
RN Turnover
34.9%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center operates 320 certified beds in Brooklyn, NY with approximately 310 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 3★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 18 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. On the enforcement side, CMS has assessed 1 penalty totaling $38K against this provider. Per resident day, this facility reports 3.15 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 0.99 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 32.6%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (18 most recent)

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Jun 27, 2025 Tag: 0835

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2025

L - Widespread - Jeopardy Jun 27, 2025 Tag: 0584

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.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Jul 18, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 10, 2025 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 25, 2025

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0679

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0640

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0638

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 10, 2024 Tag: 0636

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 7, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2021 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2021 Tag: 0842

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2021 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2021 Tag: 0689

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2021 Tag: 0676

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2021 Tag: 0657

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2021 Tag: 0604

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2021

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Oct 29, 2021 Tag: 0568

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Dec 28, 2021

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 7.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 1.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 5.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 5.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 4.3% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 8.8% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 38.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 2.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 97.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 27.8% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 95.2% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 90.8% No

Penalty History 1 penalties totaling $38K

Date Type Amount
Jun 27, 2025 Fine $38K

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center reports 3.15 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.99 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 32.6%.
How many beds does Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?
Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 320 certified beds with approximately 310 residents. The facility is located at 520 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238.
Does Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 18 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center received any fines or penalties?
Yes, Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has received 1 penalties totaling $38K.
Who owns Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is classified as "For profit - Limited Liability company" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center was on Apr 10, 2025. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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