Linden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
2237 Linden Boulevard · Brooklyn, NY · 11207 · 7186497000
280 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Allure Group
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.96 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 24% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023
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 August 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 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 August 7, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 7, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2019
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected March 10, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2019
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 March 10, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 10, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2019
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 10, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2019
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 March 10, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2019
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected March 10, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2019
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected March 10, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2019
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 March 10, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 10, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335811 · certified since November 24, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.