Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
520 Prospect Place · Brooklyn, NY · 11238 · 7186361000
320 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Cassena Care
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.16 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.01 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 38% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (18 in the current record)
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Immediate jeopardy · L June 27, 2025 · 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 July 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F June 27, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected July 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D April 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 25, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 7, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2021
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2021
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 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 December 28, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2021
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2021
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2021
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 December 28, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2021
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 29, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 28, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335625 · certified since June 1, 1978. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.