Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Brooklyn, NY

CMS overall rating 3/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number335070

Contact & location

835 Herkimer Street
Brooklyn, NY 11233
Kings County
Phone
(718) 221-2600
ZIP code
11233 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
240
Residents per day
229.5 (96% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Providence Care INC
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.30 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.35 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.88 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.07 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.94 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
28.2 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
48.4 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 29, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
8.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
4
Citations on record (3 years)
21 health · 14 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-09 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2025-12-09 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-09
2025-12-02 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-15
2025-12-02 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-15
2025-05-29 Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-16
2025-05-29 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-16
2025-05-29 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-16
2025-05-29 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-07-16
2024-12-05 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-11-18
2023-10-27 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-20
2023-10-27 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-20
2023-10-27 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-12-20
2023-05-16 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-17
2023-05-16 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-17
2023-05-16 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-17
2023-05-16 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-17
2023-05-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-06-17
2020-11-09 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-12-18
2020-11-09 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-12-18
2020-11-09 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-12-03
2020-11-09 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-12-02

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Melnicke, Israel (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Melnicke, Matthew (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Melnicke, Michael (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Melnicke, Michael (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Schuck, Robert (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 240 certified beds and cares for about 230 residents per day.

Has Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Brooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

(718) 221-2600. The facility is located at 835 Herkimer Street, Brooklyn, NY 11233.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.