Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center is a 135-bed nonprofit skilled nursing facility in Brooklyn, Kings County, established in 1903. It provides skilled nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, long-term residential care, assisted living, outpatient rehabilitation, respite care, and independent living. Medicare and Medicaid certified with 96 percent occupancy and 129 residents, the facility operates under faith-based governance serving residents of all backgrounds.
The facility earned a four-star overall CMS rating with a High Performing designation for short-term rehabilitation. Recent inspection records documented 8 health deficiencies with zero penalties or fines on record. All deficiencies, including infection control protocol improvements and resident assessment enhancements, were corrected by October 2024. Nursing staff provide 3.63 hours of daily care per resident, slightly below the national average of 3.90 hours. The facility demonstrates strong vaccination compliance: 98.7 percent of long-stay residents received pneumonia vaccination, exceeding state average of 93.6 percent. Quality outcomes include low short-stay rehospitalization rates and effective community discharge planning supporting independent living transitions.
Norwegian Christian Home offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech-language pathology, and skilled nursing services. The facility emphasizes resident quality of life alongside clinical care through luxury amenities including a manicured garden with koi pond, auditorium, cafe, rooftop conservatory, beauty salon, and on-site gymnasium. Faith-based programming accommodates spiritual needs. Respite care and outpatient rehabilitation services extend support to community members.
Executive leadership brings over 30 years of long-term care administration expertise. The facility’s nonprofit status and 120-year history reflect sustained mission commitment to serving vulnerable populations. Resident testimonials highlight attentive staff, clean facilities, responsive care coordination, and the peaceful outdoor environment supporting rehabilitation goals.
Families seeking short-term rehabilitation with high four-star quality ratings, zero penalties, luxury amenities, and faith-based values will find Norwegian Christian Home well-suited for their needs.
Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center is legally operated by Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center (Not for Profit).
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.
This facility has 1 enforcement action. 33% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 17 | 13 | This facility has 31% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (17 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 31% worse |
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Health citations
| 13 | 20 | This facility has 35% fewer health citations than a typical New York nursing home (13 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 35% better |
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Life safety citations
| 4 | 4 | This facility has life safety citations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg |
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Citations per year
| 2.8 | 2.2 | This facility has 27% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (2.8 vs. NY avg 2.2).↑ 27% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 3.4 | 1.4 | This facility has 143% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (3.4 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 143% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 5 | 9 | This facility has 44% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 44% better |
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Inspections with citations
| 4 | 4 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg |
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Inspection citation rate
| 80% | 44% | This facility has 36 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (80% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 36% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 49 | 79 | This facility has 38% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (49 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 38% better |
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Complaints per year
| 8.2 | 13.2 | This facility has 38% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (8.2 vs. NY avg 13.2).↓ 38% better |
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Complaints per bed
| 0.39 | 0.50 | This facility has 22% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.39 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 22% better |
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Complaint investigations
| 9 | 15 | This facility has 40% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (9 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 40% better |
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Aug 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.
All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.
New York average: 0.2
New York average: 0.2
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
26,777 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 40 | 42 | 82 | 27,604 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Registered Nurse | 9 | 14 | 23 | 7,105 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 11 | 20 | 5,961 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,490 | 66 | 72% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,365 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,563 | 78 | 85% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,303 | 79 | 86% | 7.8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,241 | 64 | 70% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 1,176 | 79 | 86% | 6.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 1,068 | 89 | 97% | 6.7 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 887 | 61 | 66% | 7.6 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 511 | 72 | 78% | 6.8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 420 | 56 | 61% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 405 | 54 | 59% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 383 | 51 | 55% | 7.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 375 | 61 | 66% | 6.1 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 80 | 10 | 11% | 8 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
67% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
27% of new residents, often for short stays.
6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents 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.
Historical financial and operational data for Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (67% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
4.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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85
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83
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14
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18.5
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4.7
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5.1
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#199 / 414 | - | 283 | - |
97
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97
NY AVG
63
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$32.0M
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#82 / 403 | $20.6M
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$20.6M
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$10.7M
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#66 / 403 | 39.5%
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39.5%
NY AVG
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| Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab | NH | Brooklyn (Flatbush) | 240
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240
NY AVG
160
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#113 / 748 |
95.0%
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95.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
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#412 / 436 | +8% | - | +50% | - | $0
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$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
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#1 / 415 | 85
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85
NY AVG
83
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#254 / 593 | 7
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7
NY AVG
18.5
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#31 / 414 | 2.3
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2.3
NY AVG
5.1
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#31 / 414 | - | 194 | A- |
93
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93
NY AVG
63
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#192 / 1173 | Bmo Family Holdings LLC | $62.0M
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$62.0M
NY AVG
$32.0M
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#44 / 403 | $9.0M
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$9.0M
NY AVG
$10.7M
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#67 / 403 | 14.4%
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14.4%
NY AVG
37%
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| The Phoenix Rehabilitation And Nursing Center | NH RC | Brooklyn (Fort Greene) | 400
Facility
400
NY AVG
160
Rank
#25 / 748 |
98.0%
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98.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
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#41 / 436 | +11% | 2.59
Facility
2.59
NY AVG
3.58
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$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
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#1 / 415 | - | 8
Facility
8
NY AVG
18.5
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#42 / 414 | 2.7
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2.7
NY AVG
5.1
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#44 / 414 | - | 392 | - |
96
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96
NY AVG
63
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#108 / 1173 | - | $62.6M
Facility
$62.6M
NY AVG
$32.0M
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#39 / 403 | $22.5M
Facility
$22.5M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#51 / 403 | 35.9%
Facility
35.9%
NY AVG
37%
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#279 / 403 | 335516 | ||||
| Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center | NH AL IL RC | Brooklyn | 135
Facility
135
NY AVG
160
Rank
#382 / 748 |
20.7%
Facility
20.7%
NY AVG
88.3%
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#422 / 436 | -77% | 3.18
Facility
3.18
NY AVG
3.58
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#212 / 407 | +4% | -11% | $0
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$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 86
Facility
86
NY AVG
83
Rank
#242 / 593 | 8
Facility
8
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#42 / 414 | 2.7
Facility
2.7
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#44 / 414 | - | 28 | - |
84
Facility
84
NY AVG
63
Rank
#402 / 1173 | George Jensen | $26.2M
Facility
$26.2M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#233 / 403 | $16.5M
Facility
$16.5M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#116 / 403 | 63.1%
Facility
63.1%
NY AVG
37%
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#6 / 403 | 335523 | ||||
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Facility
240
NY AVG
160
Rank
#113 / 748 |
94.2%
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94.2%
NY AVG
88.3%
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#150 / 436 | +7% | 2.67
Facility
2.67
NY AVG
3.58
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$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
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#1 / 415 | 83
Facility
83
NY AVG
83
Rank
#303 / 593 | 10
Facility
10
NY AVG
18.5
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#76 / 414 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NY AVG
5.1
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#86 / 414 | - | 224 | A+ |
80
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80
NY AVG
63
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$51.0M
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#66 / 403 | $26.6M
Facility
$26.6M
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#41 / 403 | 52.2%
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52.2%
NY AVG
37%
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Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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The legal owner and operator of Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center is Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center (Not for Profit).
Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NY state health department records, Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center's license number is 7001316N.
Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center's occupancy is 21%.
Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center has 135 beds.
Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center has had 17 recently reported deficiencies.
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