Dr Susan Smith McKinney Nursing and Rehab Center
594 Albany Avenue · Brooklyn, NY · 11203 · 7182457000
320 certified beds Government - City/county Chain: New York City Health + Hospitals
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.00 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.82 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (2 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 3, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 2, 2024 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335805 · certified since December 8, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.