Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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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.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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.
Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center is legally operated by Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center (Not 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.
This facility has 1 enforcement action. 57% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 0.9.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total citations
| 17 | 29 | This facility has 41% fewer total citations than a typical New York nursing home (17 vs. NY avg 29).↓ 41% better |
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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 | 4.8 | This facility has 42% fewer citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (2.8 vs. NY avg 4.8).↓ 42% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 3.4 | 3.2 | This facility has 6% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (3.4 vs. NY avg 3.2).↑ 6% worse |
| Metric | 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 | 5 | This facility has 20% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (4 vs. NY avg 5).↓ 20% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 80% | 56% | This facility has 24 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (80% vs. NY avg 56%).↑ 24% worse |
| Metric | 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 |
The most recent inspection on August 16, 2024, identified deficiencies in baseline care planning, infection prevention and control, exit signage, and stairway safety, all of which were corrected by October 11, 2024. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of health and life safety deficiencies involving care planning, infection control, accident hazards, reporting violations, and safety system maintenance, with all issues addressed promptly. Prior reports included a Level 4 immediate jeopardy finding related to physical restraints, which was corrected within about a month, and no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations were not substantiated in the documented inspections. The facility’s record shows recurring areas of concern but also demonstrates timely correction of identified deficiencies.
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 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
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center is located in Brooklyn, New York.
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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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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
22,836 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 36 | 39 | 75 | 27,539 | 91 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 10 | 15 | 25 | 6,597 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Registered Nurse | 7 | 16 | 23 | 6,004 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,819 | 75 | 82% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,406 | 91 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 9 | 9 | 1,586 | 73 | 80% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,210 | 63 | 69% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,102 | 63 | 69% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 937 | 53 | 58% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 911 | 76 | 84% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 6 | 6 | 776 | 61 | 67% | 6.9 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 535 | 69 | 76% | 7.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 435 | 58 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 398 | 65 | 71% | 6.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 345 | 46 | 51% | 7.5 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 96 | 12 | 13% | 8 |
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.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
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.
The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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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 93%.
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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