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Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care

50 SHEFFIELD AVENUE, BROOKLYN, NY, 11207
(718) 345-2273
bushwick-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org
225 licensed beds

CMS rates Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care 4 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 37 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★4/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections2/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
225
CMS facility ID
335703
Care type
Nursing home
County
Kings
Facility name
Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care
Street address
50 SHEFFIELD AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Brooklyn, NY 11207
Phone
(718) 345-2273
Website
bushwick-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org

About this facility — Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care

Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Brooklyn, New York. It is licensed for 225 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 100 senior care facilities in Brooklyn and 596 skilled nursing facilities across New York. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Centers Health Care, a group of 36 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care 37 times across 7 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company
Centers Health Care
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation

Registered owners & officers

Goldman, Nathan
Governing body — since 2025
Hagler, Daryl
Additional disclosable party — since 2008
Hendrix, Heidi
Governing body — since 2025
Horovitz, Meir
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019
Lantzitsky, Aharon
Governing body — since 2025
Rozenberg, Kenneth
Governing body — since 2025
Sicklick, Jeffrey
Partner — since 2015
Younesi, Peyman
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2017

Regulatory standing

Federal court records
4 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)
Licensed / certified since
1989-01-01
CMS overall rating
4 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
6 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-06-24
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$583 per day (≈ $17,720/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
65% Medicaid · 17% Medicare · 18% private/other
Occupancy
97% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
20% above the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
225
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-06-24Health inspection6 citations
F-0578
D · No harm found
Honor 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.
Corrected 2025-07-31
F-0636
B · No harm found
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2025-07-31
F-0638
C · No harm found
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2025-07-31
F-0640
B · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2025-07-31
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2025-07-31
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-31
2025-06-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-07-07
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-07-07
5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (29 citations)
2023-08-07Health inspection10 citations
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-09-18
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor 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.
Corrected 2023-09-18
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-09-18
F-0657
E · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-09-18
F-0658
E · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-09-18
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-09-18
F-0689
E · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-09-18
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2023-09-18
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-09-18
F-0925
E · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-09-18
2021-05-28Health inspection6 citations
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2021-07-26
F-0656
E · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-07-26
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2021-07-26
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-07-26
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-07-26
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-07-26
2025-06-24Fire-safety inspection6 citations
K-0281
E · No harm found
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-08-08
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-08-08
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-08-08
K-0521
E · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-08-08
K-0920
E · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-08-08
K-0921
E · No harm found
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-08-08
2023-08-07Fire-safety inspection5 citations
E-0015
D · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-09-18
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-09-08
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-09-07
K-0374
E · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-10-25
K-0901
D · No harm found
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2023-10-25
2021-05-28Fire-safety inspection2 citations
E-0004
B · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2021-06-30
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-06-30
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 335703.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in New York.
Inspection citations, 3 years
37
More than 60% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 33
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.3
Higher than 31% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.6
Nursing staff turnover, annual
28%
Higher than 22% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 38%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the New York average on 15 and worse on 3. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased14.8%13.7%13.5%Near state average
Lose too much weight3.3%5.7%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.0%0.5%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.3%1.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms43.5%20.1%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.2%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury0.6%3.1%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine99.8%91.8%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened14.5%11.1%12.7%Worse than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication9.6%13.2%19.5%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine100.0%95.2%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers5.4%6.5%4.5%Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence12.0%18.6%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication5.9%13.7%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days0.991.671.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.761.291.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine87.1%77.6%82.3%Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.9%1.1%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine94.9%78.9%80.1%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission23.0%20.6%23.4%Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit7.7%9.4%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
  • F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
  • F-0657 2 inspections. Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in New York

  • Licensing: New York State Department of Health
  • File a complaint: 888-201-4563 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 855-582-6769. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 844-697-3505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Brookdale Hospital Medical Center, about 1.6 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
  • Wyckoff Heights Medical Center, about 2.2 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
  • Woodhull Medical & Mental Health Center, about 2.8 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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