Brooklyn-Queens Nursing Home in Brooklyn has a 4-star overall rating, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for staffing, and 3 stars for quality measures. It reports 3.61 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $141,232 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Last inspection: September 10, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $141,232recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6132.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.47
Licensed practical nurses
0.70
Nurse aides
2.44
Weekend nursing
3.15
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 52%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
6.3%6.7%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.3%0.8%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
12.2%10.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5%2.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
22.5%9.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.2%12.2%No change
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
13.1%9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.8%19.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.1%33.6%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—72.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
26.2%68%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—30%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
13.2%24.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited April 2021 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to let the resident help develop and carry out their own care plan. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 553 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: D
Recent history
PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
PENALTY
A federal fine of $141,232 was recorded.
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $141,232 in total fines · 2 payment denials.
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Oct 28, 2024
13 days
Federal fine
Oct 28, 2024
$141,232
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jul 11, 2024
28 days
Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Occupancy
137.5 residents on an average day (98% of 140 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 46 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.