Brooklyn Community Estates
Inspected within the last 6 months. Data reflects current conditions.
Brooklyn Community Estates has received an impressive Trust Grade of A+, indicating it is an elite facility with top-tier care. It ranks #7 out of 392 nursing homes in Iowa, placing it in the top tier of facilities statewide, and is the best option among four local facilities in Poweshiek County. The facility shows a strong trend with no issues reported in its first inspection, and it has a low staff turnover rate of just 13%, which is significantly better than the Iowa average of 44%. However, it is worth noting that the facility has lower RN coverage than 82% of Iowa nursing homes, which may affect the level of care provided. Overall, while there are no reported deficiencies or fines, families should consider the staffing levels when making their decision.
- Trust Score
- A+
- In Iowa
- #7/392
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Too New
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 13% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 35 points below Iowa's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Iowa facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ⚠ Watch
- Each resident gets only 23 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — below average for Iowa. Fewer RN minutes means fewer trained eyes watching for problems.
- Violations ✓ Good
- No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
The Good
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5-Star Quality Measures · Strong clinical quality outcomes
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Low Staff Turnover (13%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (13%)
35 points below Iowa average of 48%
Facility shows strength in quality measures, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
No Significant Concerns Identified
This facility shows no red flags. Among Iowa's 100 nursing homes, only 1% achieve this.
The Ugly 0 deficiencies on record
Clean Inspection Record
This facility has zero deficiencies on record - the average nursing home has 7. Only 1% of facilities nationally achieve a completely clean inspection record.
Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A+ (95/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Iowa.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Iowa facilities.
- • No deficiencies on record. Exceptional compliance history. Very rare.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Brooklyn Community Estates's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns Brooklyn Community Estates an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Iowa, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Brooklyn Community Estates Staffed?
CMS rates Brooklyn Community Estates's staffing level at 2 out of 5 stars, which is below average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 13%, compared to the Iowa average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Brooklyn Community Estates?
Based on CMS data, Brooklyn Community Estates has no deficiency citations on record during the current review period. This is relatively uncommon - most facilities receive at least some citations during routine inspections.
Who Owns and Operates Brooklyn Community Estates?
Brooklyn Community Estates is owned by a for-profit company. For-profit facilities operate as businesses with obligations to shareholders or private owners. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 50 certified beds and approximately 47 residents (about 94% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in Brooklyn, Iowa.
How Does Brooklyn Community Estates Compare to Other Iowa Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Iowa, Brooklyn Community Estates's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 3.1, staff turnover (13%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Brooklyn Community Estates?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can you walk me through typical staffing levels on day, evening, and night shifts?" "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?" These questions are particularly relevant given the below-average staffing rating.
Is Brooklyn Community Estates Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, Brooklyn Community Estates has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Iowa. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Brooklyn Community Estates Stick Around?
Staff at Brooklyn Community Estates tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 13%, the facility is 33 percentage points below the Iowa average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly.
Was Brooklyn Community Estates Ever Fined?
Brooklyn Community Estates has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Brooklyn Community Estates on Any Federal Watch List?
Brooklyn Community Estates is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.