The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center

Nursing Home · Brooklyn, NY

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

CMS certification number335104

Contact & location

5606 15th Avenue
Brooklyn, NY 11219
Kings County
Phone
(718) 851-1000
ZIP code
11219 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
79
Residents per day
73.8 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Palm Tree Care Center LLC
Chain
Shimon Lefkowitz (5 facilities, avg 2.8★)
Medicare certified since
January 1, 1967
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
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
3.23 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.66 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.47 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.10 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.91 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
34.8 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
55.0 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 15, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
2.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
14 health · 18 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-05-15 Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-18
2025-05-15 Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
F0676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-18
2023-08-17 Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
F0803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-18
2021-11-26 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 K
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2022-01-21
2021-11-26 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-21
2021-11-26 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-21
2021-11-26 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-21
2021-11-26 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-21
2021-11-26 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.
F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-21
2021-11-26 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 2022-01-21
2021-11-26 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-21
2021-11-26 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-21
2021-11-26 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-21
2021-11-26 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-01-21

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
Lefkowitz, Shimon (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 98%
Badin, Steven (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Binder, Zev (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lefkowitz, Shimon (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Lefkowitz, Shimon (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lefkowitz, Chani (individual)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Lefkowitz, Shimon (individual)General Partnership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Badin, Steven (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Binder, Zev (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Lefkowitz, Shimon (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center?

The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center has a 5-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 The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center have?

It has 79 certified beds and cares for about 74 residents per day.

Has The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center been fined?

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

Who owns The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center?

It is part of Shimon Lefkowitz and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center?

(718) 851-1000. The facility is located at 5606 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219.

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