Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
520 Prospect Place, Brooklyn, NY 11238
Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home in Brooklyn, New York. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionApril 10, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since October 29, 202118 (New York average 21)
- Fines in the past three years1, $37,650 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0584 from severity L to G. It is from the health inspection on June 27, 2025. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0835 from severity F to E. It is from the health inspection on June 27, 2025. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of April 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Fine
CMS changed the fine from June 27, 2025 from $291,585 to $37,650.
CMS update of January 14, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on June 27, 2025
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
68 of 592 New York homes (11%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.
CMS fine of $37,650 on June 27, 2025.
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Citation F0584. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
Citation F0835. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2025.
CMS update of June 25, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on April 10, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 25, 2025.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Ownership
CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.
Health inspection on January 10, 2024
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0636. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.
Citation F0638. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.
Citation F0640. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.
Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.
Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0676 2 times since 2021.
Citation F0679. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on January 10, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 8, 2024.
Health inspection on October 29, 2021
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0568. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2021.
Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2021.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2021.
Citation F0676. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2021.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2021.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2021.
Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2021.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 28, 2021.
Fire safety inspection on October 29, 2021
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 23, 2021.
Citation K0321. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 23, 2021.
Citation E0006. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 23, 2021.
Citation E0007. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 23, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (718) 636-1000
- Last standard health inspection
- April 10, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 320
- Residents per day, on average
- 299.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Prospect Acquisition I LLC
- Chain
- Cassena Care
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New York average (18 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CARILLO, JOSEPH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 10% · since 03/03/2016
- DEBENEDICTIS, PASQUALE5% or greater direct ownership interest · 27% · since 03/03/2016
- FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLD5% or greater direct ownership interest · 27% · since 03/03/2016
- RUTENBERG, SOLOMON5% or greater direct ownership interest · 8% · since 03/03/2016
- SOLOVEY, ALEX5% or greater direct ownership interest · 27% · since 03/03/2016
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- DEROSA, ANTHONYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/03/2016
- SCHRIEBER, MICHAELOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 06/25/2018
Questions
When was Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center last inspected?
CMS lists April 10, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?
CMS lists 18 health citations since October 29, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $37,650 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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