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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Brooklyn-queens Nursing Home is a 140-bed for-profit facility in Brooklyn, Kings County, established in 1980. It provides skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and long-term residential care. Medicare and Medicaid certified with 98.5 percent occupancy averaging 138 residents, it maintains a resident council supporting community input.
Brooklyn-Queens received a two-star overall CMS rating. Health inspection rating is two stars; staffing rating is one star; quality measures rating is five stars. Recent inspection records documented 27 deficiencies, 263 complaints, and 38 total citations. The facility incurred two federal fines totaling $8,145 with one substantiated complaint on record. Fire safety deficiencies documented by inspectors include smoke barrier doors and fire alarm system issues. Infection control violations were noted in ProPublica inspection records. The one-star staffing rating reflects inadequate nursing hours per resident and documented turnover challenges. Despite these operational difficulties, the facility earned five-star quality measures rating with five-star long-term care outcomes and four-star short-term rehabilitation ratings, suggesting effective clinical treatment in specific care domains.
In April 2023, the New York State Department of Health issued Stipulation & Order NH-23-075 requiring the facility to correct serious or repeated compliance issues. This formal enforcement action indicates ongoing regulatory concern about operational standards. Documentation of corrective actions taken since April 2023 should be verified directly with the facility.
Brooklyn-Queens offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, and skilled nursing services with rehabilitation staff and social work support. The facility emphasizes discharge planning enabling residents to return to community settings. Automatic sprinkler systems provide fire safety infrastructure.
Family and resident feedback diverges significantly. Some testimonials praise rehabilitation teams and successful discharge outcomes. Others report communication barriers, medication management concerns, difficulty reaching staff, and facility maintenance issues. This polarized feedback warrants direct in-person facility assessment and verification of a specific nurse or supervisor contact before commitment.
Brooklyn-Queens is suited only for families who can verify corrective action progress from the April 2023 Stipulation & Order, confirm current staffing meets medical needs, and tolerate significant operational challenges despite five-star quality measure ratings.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
This home is ranked 55th out of 355 homes in New York.| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 35m per day | ▲ 13% State avg: 3h 10m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
25% of new residents, often for short stays.
45% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #240 / 350Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 240th out of 350 homes in New York.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New York average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the New York average: 88.3%Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home is legally operated by Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home, Inc (For Profit).
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when a nursing home fails to meet state or federal care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
This facility has 1 enforcement action. 57% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 0.9.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 40 | 29 | This facility has 38% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (40 vs. NY avg 29).↑ 38% worse |
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Health citations
Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 35 | 20 | This facility has 75% more health citations than a typical New York nursing home (35 vs. NY avg 20).↑ 75% worse |
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Life safety citations
Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more life safety citations than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 8 | 5.8 | This facility has 38% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 5.8).↑ 38% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 2 | 3.2 | This facility has 38% fewer citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 3.2).↓ 38% better |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 20 | 9 | This facility has 122% more total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (20 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 122% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 13 | 5 | This facility has 160% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (13 vs. NY avg 5).↑ 160% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 65% | 56% | This facility has 9 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (65% vs. NY avg 56%).↑ 9% worse |
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 272 | 79 | This facility has 244% more total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (272 vs. NY avg 79).↑ 244% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 54.4 | 15.8 | This facility has 244% more complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (54.4 vs. NY avg 15.8).↑ 244% worse |
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Complaints per bed
Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds.
| 1.94 | 0.50 | This facility has 288% more complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (1.94 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 288% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators.
| 18 | 15 | This facility has 20% more complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (18 vs. NY avg 15).↑ 20% worse |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on September 10, 2024, identified deficiencies in both health and life safety standards, all of which were corrected by November 2024. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of citations related mainly to care planning, reporting of alleged violations, and sanitary food handling, with some issues involving building safety features. Prior reports included a Level 4 immediate jeopardy citation that was corrected, but no fines, license actions, or enforcement penalties were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were generally unsubstantiated or resulted in corrected deficiencies without further enforcement. The facility’s inspection history shows recurring areas of concern but also demonstrates responsiveness to corrections over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsNew York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Sep 2024
New York average 18.5
New York average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
12 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; 3 of 16 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 16 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
0
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Sep 10, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs.
Sep 10, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Sep 10, 2024
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Sep 10, 2024
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
20
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
3
3 active
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
14
14 Disposed
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2003
Year of the most recent filing. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2024
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
May 04, 2026Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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3.8 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
745% better than New York averageNew York average ratio: 0.18:1
8% worse than New York averageNew York average: 7.7 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.9 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
6.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
11,878 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 89 | 30 | 119 | 33,433 | 91 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 12 | 39 | 51 | 11,040 | 91 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Registered Nurse | 16 | 0 | 16 | 3,821 | 91 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 2 | 7 | 1,699 | 90 | 99% | 6.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,232 | 63 | 69% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,120 | 77 | 85% | 7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 874 | 65 | 71% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 63 | 69% | 7.1 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 441 | 63 | 69% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 434 | 62 | 68% | 7 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 14 | 15% | 2 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
139Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
9.0
8% better than New York averageNew York average: 9.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
18.1
In line with New York averageNew York average: 18.1
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
17.7%
8% worse than New York averageNew York average: 16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
11.3%
32% better than New York averageNew York average: 16.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
25.4%
19% worse than New York averageNew York average: 21.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.2%
26% better than New York averageNew York average: 3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
9.8%
37% worse than New York averageNew York average: 7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.1%
34% better than New York averageNew York average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
8.7%
52% better than New York averageNew York average: 18.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
3.8%
70% better than New York averageNew York average: 12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
24.3%
73% worse than New York averageNew York average: 91.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
72.2%
24% worse than New York averageNew York average: 95.2%
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.49
13% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.71
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
3.26
141% worse than New York averageNew York average: 1.35
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
16.1%
79% worse than New York averageNew York average: 76.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.8%
38% worse than New York averageNew York average: 1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
30.0%
62% worse than New York averageNew York average: 78.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
25.9%
26% worse than New York averageNew York average: 20.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.7%
103% worse than New York averageNew York average: 9.7%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.5%
40% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.8%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
60.4%
12% better than New York averageNew York average: 53.7%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
24.4%
52% worse than New York averageNew York average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
242% higher than New York averageNew York average: $66K
In line with New York averageNew York average: 2.0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
3
2477% more payment denials than New York averageNew York average: 0.1
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
3 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 28, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Oct 28, 2024
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
Jul 11, 2024Last updated: Jan 2026
The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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The legal owner and operator of Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home is Brooklyn Queens Nursing Home, Inc (For Profit).
Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home has a walk score of 89. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NY state health department records, Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home's license number is 7001382N.
Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home's occupancy is 100%.
Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home has 140 beds.
Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home has had 40 recently reported deficiencies.
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