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 (63% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 29 days.
Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center operates as a 200-bed skilled nursing facility at 2840 Knapp St in Brooklyn’s Sheepshead Bay, run by the Estate of Adolf Weider and accepting Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Since 1970, the home has maintained nearly 97% occupancy, well above the state average, treating both short-term rehabilitation admissions and long-term care residents.
April 2024 inspectors identified 10 deficiencies: residents weren’t participating in their own care planning meetings, required Ombudsman and survey-result postings were obstructed, staff neglected fingernail trimming and pressure ulcer device application, expired medications lingered on carts (including seven expired Heparin syringes), and infection control failures included serving meals without hand hygiene. Prior surveys from 2019 and 2022 painted a similar picture: care planning gaps, medication handling lapses, infection prevention oversights, and fire safety issues. A 2021 quality-of-care enforcement action followed. Over seven years, two inspections yielded citations; complaint investigations ran low relative to peer facilities.
Long-stay residents show pressure ulcer rates of 28.2%, nearly three times the state average. Hospital readmissions hit 3.54 per 1,000 resident days, more than twice the benchmark. These figures suggest either acuity mismatch or care management failure. Nursing hours at 3h 12m per resident per day run 9% under state average, though RN coverage alone sits 33% above state norms, indicating the facility leans on nurse aides and LPNs to fill licensed gaps.
Services include on-site dialysis, complex medical oversight, therapeutic recreation, nutrition management, and respite care. Registered dietitians manage meals. An active resident council convenes regularly. The facility handles both short-stay Medicare rehab stays and longer Medicaid placements within a single 200-bed footprint.
Sheepshead’s occupancy strength and comprehensive service menu mask what the inspection reports and quality data reveal: a facility cycling through compliance failures and managing residents with significant clinical vulnerability but limited skilled nursing presence.
Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by Sheepshead Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC (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.
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for New York nursing homes: B 83/100
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
| 8 | 13 | This facility has 38% fewer total citations than a typical New York nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 38% better |
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Health citations
| 4 | 20 | This facility has 80% fewer health citations than a typical New York nursing home (4 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 80% 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
| 1.1 | 1.9 | This facility has 42% fewer citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (1.1 vs. NY avg 1.9).↓ 42% better |
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Citations per inspection
| 4 | 1.4 | This facility has 186% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (4 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 186% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 2 | 9 | This facility has 78% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 78% better |
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Inspections with citations
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection citation rate
| 100% | 44% | This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 37 | 79 | This facility has 53% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (37 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 53% better |
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Complaints per year
| 5.3 | 11.3 | This facility has 53% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (5.3 vs. NY avg 11.3).↓ 53% better |
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Complaints per bed
| 0.19 | 0.50 | This facility has 62% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.19 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 62% better |
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Complaint investigations
| 2 | 15 | This facility has 87% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 87% better |
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Apr 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 16 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
18,054 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 96 | 13 | 109 | 42,122 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 14 | 18 | 32 | 9,798 | 92 | 100% | 6.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 21 | 16 | 37 | 9,373 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 11 | 1 | 12 | 3,641 | 92 | 100% | 6.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 5 | 4 | 9 | 3,410 | 77 | 84% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 4 | 6 | 1,758 | 65 | 71% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,560 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,292 | 69 | 75% | 7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 3 | 4 | 1,200 | 77 | 84% | 8.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 1,167 | 77 | 84% | 9.4 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 2 | 3 | 997 | 70 | 76% | 7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 3 | 4 | 834 | 64 | 70% | 6.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 1 | 2 | 610 | 70 | 76% | 5.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 542 | 61 | 66% | 8.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 3 | 0 | 3 | 517 | 65 | 71% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 448 | 61 | 66% | 7.3 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 383 | 55 | 60% | 7 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 349 | 51 | 55% | 6.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 108 | 33 | 36% | 3.1 |
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.
63% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
24% of new residents, often for short stays.
13% 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 Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
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 (63% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 29 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
6.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Brooklyn's city center to Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
| Ditmas Park Nursing & Rehab | NH PC SNF | Brooklyn (Flatbush) | 240
Facility
240
NY AVG
160
Rank
#113 / 748 |
95.0%
Facility
95.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#412 / 436 | +8% | - | +50% | - | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 85
Facility
85
NY AVG
83
Rank
#254 / 593 | 7
Facility
7
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#31 / 414 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#31 / 414 | - | 194 | A- |
93
Facility
93
NY AVG
63
Rank
#192 / 1173 | Bmo Family Holdings LLC | $62.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$62.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#44 / 403 | $9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#67 / 403 | 14.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
14.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#331 / 403 | 335648 | ||||
| Hopkins Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare | NH SNF | Brooklyn (Boerum Hill) | 288
Facility
288
NY AVG
160
Rank
#75 / 748 |
99.0%
Facility
99.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#1 / 436 | +12% | 2.88
Facility
2.88
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#296 / 407 | -16% | -20% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 85
Facility
85
NY AVG
83
Rank
#254 / 593 | 14
Facility
14
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#153 / 414 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#199 / 414 | - | 283 | - |
97
Facility
97
NY AVG
63
Rank
#81 / 1173 | Hopkins Ventures LLC | $52.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$52.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#82 / 403 | $20.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$20.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#66 / 403 | 39.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
39.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#114 / 403 | 335847 | ||||
| Linden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | NH HOS MC PC RC SNF | Brooklyn (East New York) | 280
Facility
280
NY AVG
160
Rank
#78 / 748 |
97.9%
Facility
97.9%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#22 / 436 | +11% | 3.82
Facility
3.82
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#111 / 407 | -14% | +7% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 93
Facility
93
NY AVG
83
Rank
#97 / 593 | 16
Facility
16
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#192 / 414 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#363 / 414 | - | 271 | - |
77
Facility
77
NY AVG
63
Rank
#503 / 1173 | Allure Care Management LLC | $44.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$44.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#65 / 403 | $15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#61 / 403 | 35.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
35.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#176 / 403 | 335811 | ||||
| Buena Vida Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | NH MC SNF | Brooklyn (Bushwick) | 240
Facility
240
NY AVG
160
Rank
#113 / 748 |
95.8%
Facility
95.8%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#92 / 436 | +9% | 2.81
Facility
2.81
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#322 / 407 | +96% | -22% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 76
Facility
76
NY AVG
83
Rank
#418 / 593 | 11
Facility
11
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#94 / 414 | 2.2
Facility
2.2
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#28 / 414 | - | 228 | - |
94
Facility
94
NY AVG
63
Rank
#159 / 1173 | Fbh Healthcare Group LLC | $36.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$36.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#139 / 403 | $14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#135 / 403 | 39.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
39.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#184 / 403 | 335826 | ||||
| Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | NH HC SNF | Brooklyn (Sheepshead Bay) | 200
Facility
200
NY AVG
160
Rank
#169 / 748 |
97.0%
Facility
97.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#142 / 436 | +10% | 3.19
Facility
3.19
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#212 / 407 | +23% | -11% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | - | 16
Facility
16
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#192 / 414 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#249 / 414 | - | 187 | - |
85
Facility
85
NY AVG
63
Rank
#374 / 1173 | Estate Of Adolf Weider | $36.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$36.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#84 / 403 | $16.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$16.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#131 / 403 | 45.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
45.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#345 / 403 | 335677 |
Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is located in New York City, New York State.
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Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is in the Sheepshead Bay neighborhood of Brooklyn.
Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by Sheepshead Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC (For Profit).
Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 85. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NY state health department records, Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's license number is 7001362N.
Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 97%.
Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is registered as a for-profit in NY.
Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 200 beds.
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