Total staff
386
Employees
219
Contractors
167
Ideal Home Health
Nursing Home & Home Care · Brooklyn, NY
CMS overall rating
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.
Ideal Home Health
Nursing Home & Home Care · Brooklyn, NY
CMS overall rating
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.
Overview of Ideal Home Health
Spend a worry-free retirement with Ideal Home Health, an esteemed home care provider in Brooklyn, NY, offering home health aides, CDPAP, and visiting home nurses. Older adults enjoy maintenance-free living with a kind and highly trained team attending to their personal needs and daily activities. The provider also strives to maintain older adults’ independence, helping with housekeeping and other household tasks.
With the care team helping with meal preparation and feeding, older adults enjoy delectable and healthy dining options that caters to their dietary needs and preferences. Through visiting nurses, older adults receive post-operative and wound care. Serving all NYC boroughs and counties, this home care provider is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years in the safety of their homes.
Quality 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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 51st out of 388 homes in New York. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 51st out of 388 homes in New York. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 25m per day
Rank #51 / 388Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 51st out of 388 homes in New York. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New York average, with a ranking across 388 New York SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs New York avg
+24%
Standout metric
Weekend Total Nursing is +7% above state avg
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
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 26m per day | ▲ 7% State avg: 3h 12m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
Types of Care at Ideal Home Health
Home Care
Walk Score: 98 / 100 Rank #48 / 1168Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 48th out of 1168 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
24-Hour Staffing
Specific ProgramsHome Health Aides, Visiting Home Nurse, Conditions, How to Enroll, Patient & Caregiver Resources
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.80:1
930% better than New York average
Avg staff/day
135
Average shift
8 hours
0% compared with New York average
Total staff hours (quarter)
99,864
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
2
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
5.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
5.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
105
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.4 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
191
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.1 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
32.4%
32,360 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 95
Licensed Practical Nurse: 69
RN Director of Nursing: 2
Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 96 | 95 | 191 | 49,208 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 36 | 69 | 105 | 25,245 | 92 | 100% | 8.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 14 | 1 | 15 | 5,138 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 14 | 2 | 16 | 4,615 | 91 | 99% | 8 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 17 | 0 | 17 | 3,267 | 76 | 83% | 7.3 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,600 | 79 | 86% | 7.7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,846 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 6 | 0 | 6 | 1,578 | 74 | 80% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,333 | 43 | 47% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,029 | 70 | 76% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 926 | 63 | 68% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 789 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 753 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 714 | 64 | 70% | 7.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 307 | 36 | 39% | 8.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 280 | 36 | 39% | 7.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 2 | 0 | 2 | 236 | 44 | 48% | 5.3 |
191 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
105 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
15 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
100%
16 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
99%
17 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days
83%
8 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
86%
5 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
70%
6 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
80%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
47%
5 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
76%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days
68%
2 Dietitian
% of Days
70%
2 Administrator
% of Days
70%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
70%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
39%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
39%
2 Registered Nurse
% of Days
48%
Penalties and fines
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
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
7.0
29% better than New York averageNew York average: 9.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
16.8
7% better than New York averageNew York average: 18.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
10.7%
35% better than New York averageNew York average: 16.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.7%
36% better than New York averageNew York average: 16.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.0%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
29.0%
36% worse than New York averageNew York average: 21.4%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
5.1%
71% worse than New York averageNew York average: 3.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
4.4%
39% better than New York averageNew York average: 7.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
3.7%
162% worse than New York averageNew York average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
4.2%
31% better than New York averageNew York average: 6.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
1.2%
93% better than New York averageNew York average: 18.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.6%
56% worse than New York averageNew York average: 12.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
93.5%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 91.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.4%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 95.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
69.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
69.4%
9% worse than New York averageNew York average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.5%
96% worse than New York averageNew York average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.7%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.7%
5% better than New York averageNew York average: 78.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
214
Medicare
10
4.7% of residents
Medicaid
131
61.2% of residents
Private pay or other
73
34.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Resident Council
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.
What does this home offer?
Personal Care Assistance
Meal Preparation
Light Housekeeping
Medication Reminders
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Frequently Asked Questions about Ideal Home Health
What neighborhood is Ideal Home Health in?
Ideal Home Health is in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Is Ideal Home Health in a walkable area?
Ideal Home Health has a walk score of 98. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
Are there photos of Ideal Home Health?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Ideal Home Health in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Ideal Home Health?
Ideal Home Health is located at 2617 East 16th Street Floor 2, Brooklyn, NY 11235.
What is the phone number of Ideal Home Health?
(718) 517-2424 will put you in contact with the team at Ideal Home Health.
Is Ideal Home Health Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Ideal Home Health is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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