Worth Considering
19
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Brooklyn, New York
19 of 40 nursing homes in Brooklyn (48%) meet our strict criteria. The New York statewide average is 29%.
19 recommended · 16 caution · 5 avoid · data
City Average
3.5
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
10,471
across 40 facilities
High Risk Facilities
5
2 Grade F
$454,968 in combined fines
Zero Fines
32
/40
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 19?
The nursing home market in Brooklyn is strong, with 40 total facilities and 48% recommended. Families should note that while Shore View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center stands out with top ratings, there are 5 facilities to avoid due to significant fines totaling $55,175.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 SHORE VIEW NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER (93) — Shore View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center shines with a perfect CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 93/100. With 320 beds and a strong focus on rehabilitation, this for-profit facility prioritizes quality care without any federal fines, making it a top choice for families seeking reliable nursing support.
- 2 THE PHOENIX REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (93) — The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center boasts a stellar CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 93/100, highlighting its commitment to exceptional care. With a capacity of 400 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility exemplifies quality nursing and rehabilitation services in Brooklyn.
- 3 BEDFORD CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION (93) — Bedford Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation stands out with a perfect CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its high standards of care and a Trust Score of 93/100. With 200 beds and a track record of zero fines, this for-profit facility is a reliable option for families seeking quality rehabilitation services.
- 4 DR SUSAN SMITH MCKINNEY NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (93) — Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing and Rehab Center shines with a perfect CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 93/100, ensuring top-tier care. As a government-run facility with 320 beds and zero fines, it focuses on community-oriented rehabilitation services, making it a trusted choice for families.
- 5 BUENA VIDA REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (93) — Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center excels with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 93/100, showcasing its dedication to quality care. With 240 beds and no federal fines, this for-profit facility is committed to providing a supportive environment for rehabilitation and recovery.
- 6 BENSONHURST CENTER FOR REHAB AND HEALTHCARE (90) — Bensonhurst Center for Rehab and Healthcare is recognized for its excellent care, as evidenced by its CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. With a 200-bed capacity and no fines, this for-profit facility is a commendable choice for those seeking quality nursing care in Brooklyn.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 7 KING DAVID CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION (88) — King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation offers high-quality services with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 88/100. With 271 beds and zero fines, this for-profit partnership emphasizes patient care and rehabilitation, making it a valuable option for families.
- 8 LINDEN CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION (88) — Linden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is distinguished by its CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 88/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care. This for-profit facility, with 280 beds and no federal fines, provides a supportive environment for residents in need of rehabilitation.
- 9 CATON PARK REHAB AND NURSING CENTER, L L C (85) — Caton Park Rehab and Nursing Center LLC maintains a solid reputation with a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 85/100. With 119 beds and a clean slate on fines, this for-profit facility focuses on personalized care, making it a dependable option for nursing and rehabilitation needs.
- 10 THE CHATEAU AT BROOKLYN REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (85) — The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehab and Nursing Center stands out with a CMS 5★ rating and an 85/100 Trust Score, indicating quality nursing care. This for-profit facility with 189 beds and no fines emphasizes a supportive environment for rehabilitation, making it a worthy choice for families.
- 11 FOUR SEASONS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (85) — Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers a solid CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 85/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With 270 beds and a history of zero fines, this for-profit facility is dedicated to providing a supportive atmosphere for residents.
- 12 SEA CREST NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (83) — Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center excels with a Trust Score of 83/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, indicating a commitment to quality care. This for-profit facility, with 320 beds and no fines, is a reliable option for residents seeking rehabilitation services.
- 13 NORWEGIAN CHRISTIAN HOME AND HEALTH CENTER (83) — Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center offers a community-focused approach with a Trust Score of 83/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. As a non-profit facility with 135 beds and no fines, it prioritizes compassionate care, making it a trusted choice for families in Brooklyn.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 14 NEW CARLTON REHAB AND NURSING CENTER, L L C (78) — New Carlton Rehab and Nursing Center LLC maintains a Trust Score of 78/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its commitment to care. With 148 beds and a history of zero fines, this for-profit facility aims to provide a supportive environment for residents during their rehabilitation.
- 15 COBBLE HILL HEALTH CENTER INC (78) — Cobble Hill Health Center Inc is a non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 78/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, indicating a commitment to quality care. With 364 beds and no fines, it aims to provide community-focused rehabilitation services for those in need.
- 16 HAMILTON PARK NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (78) — Hamilton Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers a Trust Score of 78/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, highlighting its dedication to quality nursing care. This for-profit facility, with 200 beds and no fines, focuses on creating a supportive environment for residents.
- 17 SAINTS JOACHIM & ANNE NURSING AND REHAB CENTER (75) — Saints Joachim & Anne Nursing and Rehab Center is rated with a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With 200 beds and a clean record on fines, this for-profit facility strives to provide a nurturing environment for rehabilitation.
- 18 THE HERITAGE REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER (73) — The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center stands out with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 73/100, showcasing its commitment to quality care. With 79 beds and no federal fines, this for-profit facility is dedicated to providing exceptional rehabilitation services.
- 19 ATRIUM CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING (70) — Atrium Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 3★ rating, indicating areas for improvement. With 380 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility aims to enhance its services for better resident care.
The other 21 Brooklyn facilities didn't qualify — 5 carry Grade D or F ratings and 8 have fines totaling $454K.
Recommended
Shore View Nursing & Rehabilitation Center shines with a perfect CMS 5★ rating and an impressive Trust Score of 93/100. With 320 beds and a strong focus on rehabilitation, this for-profit facility prioritizes quality care without any federal fines, making it a top choice for families seeking reliable nursing support.
The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center boasts a stellar CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 93/100, highlighting its commitment to exceptional care. With a capacity of 400 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility exemplifies quality nursing and rehabilitation services in Brooklyn.
Bedford Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation stands out with a perfect CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its high standards of care and a Trust Score of 93/100. With 200 beds and a track record of zero fines, this for-profit facility is a reliable option for families seeking quality rehabilitation services.
Dr. Susan Smith McKinney Nursing and Rehab Center shines with a perfect CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 93/100, ensuring top-tier care. As a government-run facility with 320 beds and zero fines, it focuses on community-oriented rehabilitation services, making it a trusted choice for families.
Buena Vida Rehab and Nursing Center excels with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 93/100, showcasing its dedication to quality care. With 240 beds and no federal fines, this for-profit facility is committed to providing a supportive environment for rehabilitation and recovery.
Bensonhurst Center for Rehab and Healthcare is recognized for its excellent care, as evidenced by its CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 90/100. With a 200-bed capacity and no fines, this for-profit facility is a commendable choice for those seeking quality nursing care in Brooklyn.
King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation offers high-quality services with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 88/100. With 271 beds and zero fines, this for-profit partnership emphasizes patient care and rehabilitation, making it a valuable option for families.
Linden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is distinguished by its CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 88/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care. This for-profit facility, with 280 beds and no federal fines, provides a supportive environment for residents in need of rehabilitation.
Caton Park Rehab and Nursing Center LLC maintains a solid reputation with a CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 85/100. With 119 beds and a clean slate on fines, this for-profit facility focuses on personalized care, making it a dependable option for nursing and rehabilitation needs.
B+
85
Trust Score
The Chateau at Brooklyn Rehab and Nursing Center stands out with a CMS 5★ rating and an 85/100 Trust Score, indicating quality nursing care. This for-profit facility with 189 beds and no fines emphasizes a supportive environment for rehabilitation, making it a worthy choice for families.
Four Seasons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers a solid CMS 4★ rating and a Trust Score of 85/100, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With 270 beds and a history of zero fines, this for-profit facility is dedicated to providing a supportive atmosphere for residents.
Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation Center excels with a Trust Score of 83/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, indicating a commitment to quality care. This for-profit facility, with 320 beds and no fines, is a reliable option for residents seeking rehabilitation services.
Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center offers a community-focused approach with a Trust Score of 83/100 and a CMS 4★ rating. As a non-profit facility with 135 beds and no fines, it prioritizes compassionate care, making it a trusted choice for families in Brooklyn.
New Carlton Rehab and Nursing Center LLC maintains a Trust Score of 78/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its commitment to care. With 148 beds and a history of zero fines, this for-profit facility aims to provide a supportive environment for residents during their rehabilitation.
Cobble Hill Health Center Inc is a non-profit facility with a Trust Score of 78/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, indicating a commitment to quality care. With 364 beds and no fines, it aims to provide community-focused rehabilitation services for those in need.
Hamilton Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers a Trust Score of 78/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, highlighting its dedication to quality nursing care. This for-profit facility, with 200 beds and no fines, focuses on creating a supportive environment for residents.
Saints Joachim & Anne Nursing and Rehab Center is rated with a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its commitment to quality care. With 200 beds and a clean record on fines, this for-profit facility strives to provide a nurturing environment for rehabilitation.
B
73
Trust Score
The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center stands out with a CMS 5★ rating and a Trust Score of 73/100, showcasing its commitment to quality care. With 79 beds and no federal fines, this for-profit facility is dedicated to providing exceptional rehabilitation services.
Atrium Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 3★ rating, indicating areas for improvement. With 380 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility aims to enhance its services for better resident care.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Hidden Gem
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Brooklyn Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.5 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 21?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 2 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 8 Have fines totaling $454,968
- Low-scoring facilities
- 16 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 16 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Brooklyn Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Brooklyn's city average is 3.5 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
8 of 40 Brooklyn facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Brooklyn avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Brooklyn facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
Explore Nearby Cities
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Brooklyn, NY are recommended?
19 of 40 nursing homes in Brooklyn (48%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Brooklyn "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Brooklyn?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.