Bayonne University Hospital
Scout 100Bayonne, NJ · 17 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
One of Bayonne's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $14,590–$17,850/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled NursingCMS verified
Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing and Rehab Center
594 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203 · Kings County
100
ExceptionalHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.
Photos via google places, facility website.
Availability outlook● Very limited availability
Typically 95% full (304 of 320 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.
One of Brooklyn's top-rated skilled nursing communities
Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing and Rehab Center is a government-owned skilled nursing facility in Brooklyn, NY, with 320 certified beds and an average of about 304 residents per day. It operates as part of the New York City Health + Hospitals network.
Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 5/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 5.00 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.82 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 21.2%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 2 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓5-star overall CMS rating
- ✓Strong health-inspection rating
- ✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.00 hrs/resident/day)
- ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
Things to ask about
None noted in the public data.
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Brooklyn for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 320
- Avg. residents/day
- 304
- Ownership
- Government - City/county
- Part of a chain
- New York City Health + Hospitals
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 335805
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
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 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
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 5.00
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 1.82
- National avg ≈ 0.75
- Nursing staff turnover
- 21.2%
- 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)
- 2
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2024-10-03
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Both
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (2 citations on record — showing the latest 2). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2024-10-03Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
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.
2024-10-03Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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
- ✓ Memory care
Location
594 Albany 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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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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