Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care

50 Sheffield Avenue · Brooklyn, NY · 11207 · 7183452273

225 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Centers Health Care

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

Red flags

RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally

0.29 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 65
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 58
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 86
Context 5% 75

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: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.433.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.290.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.95≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year31%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (24 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 24, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 31, 2025 · Infection Control

  • No harm found · B June 24, 2025

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

    Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • No harm found · C June 24, 2025

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

    Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • No harm found · B June 24, 2025

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

    Corrected July 31, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected July 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D June 6, 2025 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected July 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 7, 2023

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 7, 2023

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E August 7, 2023

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

    Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E August 7, 2023

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Corrected September 18, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D August 7, 2023

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

    Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E August 7, 2023

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

    Corrected September 18, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 7, 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 September 18, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F August 7, 2023

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

    Corrected September 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E August 7, 2023

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

    Corrected September 18, 2023 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · E August 7, 2023 · found via complaint

    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 September 18, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2021

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Corrected July 26, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E May 28, 2021

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected July 26, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2021

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

    Corrected July 26, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2021

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

    Corrected July 26, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2021

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Corrected July 26, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D May 28, 2021

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected July 26, 2021 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335703 · certified since January 1, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.