The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
140 St Edwards Street · Brooklyn, NY · 11201 · 7188586400
400 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Carerite Centers
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
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.88 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.53 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.66 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 19, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 25, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2019
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected December 15, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 30, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 15, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F October 30, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 20, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 30, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 22, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335516 · certified since June 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.