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Bedford Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Brooklyn, New York)

40 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, New York 11249

Phone: 7188586200

CMS Overall:5/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
200
Avg Residents/Day
193.5
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Kings
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall5/5
Health5/5
Staffing4/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.780.73+0.05
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.123.69+0.43
CMS Staffing Rating4/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover28.7%40.3%-

Health Citation History

9 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-03-19Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-19Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-19Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-27Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-27Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide activities to meet all resident's needs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-27Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-27Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

19 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-03-19Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-19Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-19Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-19Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-19Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-19Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the use and maintenance of medical gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Egress DeficienciesHave properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-03-28Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2020-02-27Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-27Egress DeficienciesHave ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-27Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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