Rutland Nursing Home, Inc
585 Schenectady Ave · Brooklyn, NY · 11203 · 7186045221
538 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
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.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
$55,231 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.16 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $55,231 |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 19, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected May 12, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F July 9, 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 September 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F July 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected September 5, 2025 · Administration
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Actual harm · G June 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 6, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025
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 May 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025
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 May 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 31, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 31, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C March 31, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected May 23, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected December 21, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023 · found via complaint
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 21, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected September 6, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2021
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected September 24, 2021 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 12, 2025 | Fine | $55,231 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335537 · certified since August 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.