The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
5606 15th Ave · Brooklyn, NY · 11219 · 7188511000
79 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Shimon Lefkowitz
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 15, 2025
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 17, 2023
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 September 18, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · K November 26, 2021
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2021
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2021
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 January 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2021
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 January 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2021
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 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 January 21, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2021
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 26, 2021
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2021
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E November 26, 2021
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 21, 2022 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335104 · 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.