Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
835 Herkimer Street · Brooklyn, NY · 11233 · 7182212600
240 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.34 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (26 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 2, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 29, 2025
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 16, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 16, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 29, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 16, 2025 · Infection Control
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No harm found · C May 29, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected July 16, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 27, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D June 29, 2023 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
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.
Corrected June 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
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.
Corrected June 17, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 17, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 17, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2020
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 18, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2020
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 18, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2020
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected December 3, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335070 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.