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Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Brooklyn, New York)

50 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, New York 11207

Phone: 7183452273

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
225
Avg Residents/Day
218.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Kings
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality5/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.360.73-0.37
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.333.69-0.35
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover27.7%40.3%-

Health Citation History

24 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-06-24Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedD – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-24Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-06-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-06-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-06-06Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-06Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Nutrition 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
2023-08-07Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Resident 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Pharmacy 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
2021-05-28Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-28Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-28Resident 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
2021-05-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-28Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-28Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

13 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-06-24Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-24Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-24Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-24Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-24Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-06-24Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-07Electrical DeficienciesEnsure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-28Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-05-28Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesDevelop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).B – Minimal 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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