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Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care

50 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11207 · Kings County

At Bushwich Center we provide advanced rehab nursing care for the Brooklyn Community. We offer advanced short-term rehab and long-term nursing care, state-of-the-art technology, the best physical, occupational and speech therapy, world-class therapists, and on-site physicians.

3.0CMS overall rating(718) 345-2273Visit website ↗
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookVery limited availability

Typically 97% full (218 of 225 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast.

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Brooklyn

Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Brooklyn, NY, with 225 certified beds and an average of about 218 residents per day. It operates as part of the Centers Health Care network.

Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.43 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.29 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31.4%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 8 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.43 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Brooklyn, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.

At a glance

Certified beds
225
Avg. residents/day
218
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Centers Health Care
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
335703

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$14,590–$17,850/mo (median $15,800)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local New York prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.43
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.29
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
31.4%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
8
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2025-06-24
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (24 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-06-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2025-06-24Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

2025-06-24Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2025-06-24Severity C — minimalResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

2025-06-24Severity B — minimalResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

2025-06-24Severity B — minimalResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

2025-06-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2025-06-06Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Wellness programs
  • Daily activities & events

Location

50 Sheffield Avenue, Brooklyn, NY

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care

How much does Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care cost?

Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Brooklyn, NY area typically runs $14,590–$17,850 per month (median $15,800, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care?

Staff provide about 3.43 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 31.4% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care?

Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care has 24 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-06-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care have availability?

Typically 97% full (218 of 225 beds occupied on an average day). Openings here tend to go fast. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care offer?

Bushwick Center for Rehabilitation and Health Care in Brooklyn, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 225 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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