Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Residential

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Brooklyn Center for Rehabilitation and Residential, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF678Nov 9, 2022

  Based on observation, interview and record review conducted during an abbreviated survey (NY00304943), the facility failed to accurately identify Resident #1's Advance Directive (AD) status and initiated Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) after Resident #1 was found unresponsive and with no palpable pulse. This was evident for 1 out of 41 residents reviewed for Advance Directive (Resident #1). Specifically, Resident #1, who had a Do Not Resuscitate (DNR) and Do Not Intubate (DNI) code status as documented in the Physician's Order dated [DATE], Social Worker's (SW) note, and Comprehensive Care Plan for DNR, was provided with life-saving CPR when found unresponsive. […]

• Actual harm, isolatedF689Nov 4, 2025

  Based on observation, record review and interviews conducted during the abbreviated surveys (#2652750, and #2610252) the facility failed to ensure that each resident received adequate supervision to prevent accidents. This was evident for two (2) of five (5) residents (Resident #1 and Resident #2) sampled. Specifically, 1). On 10/23/2025, Resident #1 who required a two (2) person mechanical lift transfer out of bed was transferred with one (1) staff only and sustained a fracture of the left hand, and 2). On 09/05/2025, Resident #2 who required a two (2) person mechanical lift transfer out of bed was transferred with one (1) staff only and sustained a fracture of the hip. This resulted in actual harm to Resident #1 and Resident #2 that was not Immediate Jeopardy. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Nov 2, 2023

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification and Complaint survey from 10/26/23 to 11/2/23, the facility did not ensure safe food storage was practiced to prevent food-borne illness. This was evident during the initial tour of the Kitchen. Specifically, milk past their use by date were located in the kitchen refrigerator. The findings are: The facility policy titled Receiving reviewed 01/2023 documented all items will be checked for appropriate quality and quantity upon receipt. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF574Sep 29, 2021

  Based on observations and interviews conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that residents were informed on how to contact the local Ombudsman's office and the New York State Nursing Home Complaint Hotline. The findings are: During the Resident Council meeting held on 9/27/21 at 2:36PM with 8 residents (Resident # 19, 21, 36, 63, 69, 77, 176, 196) of the facility in attendance. The residents stated that they did not know where the Ombudsman's contact information was posted and how to formally complain to the State about the care they are receiving. The residents stated that they were not provided with the number of the local Ombudsman and the New York State Nursing Home Complaint Hotline. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF577Sep 29, 2021

  Based on observations and interview conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that the most recent survey results and plan of correction were posted in a place readily accessible for review by residents, family members, and legal representatives of residents. Specifically, the survey team did not observe survey results posted anywhere in the facility. In addition, members of the Resident Council were interviewed and reported that they did not know where survey results were posted or accessible for residents to review. […]