BROOKLYN GARDENS NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER
835 HERKIMER STREET, BROOKLYN, NY 11233 · CCN 335070
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 240
- Avg residents/day
- 230.3
- Phone
- 7182212600
Inspection history vs New York & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New York avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-05-29 | 8 | 7.7 | 9.5 | +0.3 worse |
| 2 | 2023-05-16 | 6 | 6.1 | 9.8 | -0.1 better |
| 3 | 2020-11-09 | 14 | 5.7 | 9.3 | +8.3 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 2 |
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 1 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.26 | 36.2% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.38 | 52.8% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.20 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (28)
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-12-09 · Health · corrected 2026-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2025-12-09 · Health · corrected 2026-02-06
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-12-02 · Health · corrected 2026-01-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-12-02 · Health · corrected 2026-01-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2025-05-29 · Health · corrected 2025-07-16
Potential for minimal harm
- EF0694Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.2025-05-29 · Health · corrected 2025-07-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-05-29 · Health · corrected 2025-07-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-05-29 · Health · corrected 2025-07-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-05 · Health · corrected 2024-11-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-10-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-10-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-10-27 · Health · corrected 2023-12-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2023-06-29 · Health · corrected 2023-08-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-05-16 · Health · corrected 2023-06-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2020-11-09 · Health · corrected 2020-12-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2020-11-09 · Health · corrected 2020-12-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2020-11-09 · Health · corrected 2020-12-03
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.2020-11-09 · Health · corrected 2020-12-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SCHUCK, ROBERT | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2012-02-22 |
| MELNICKE, ISRAEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2012-02-22 |
| MELNICKE, MATTHEW | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2012-02-22 |
| MELNICKE, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2012-02-22 |
| MELNICKE, MICHAEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2012-02-22 |
Other facilities in BROOKLYN
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.