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Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

2840 Knapp St, Brooklyn, NY 11235 · Kings County

Care That Embraces You Sheepshead Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides compassionate quality short and long-term care within an elegant, serene family-like atmosphere. Welcome to the Loving Care atSheepshead Nursing Home First Class Care At Sheepshead Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, staff members radiate a di…

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Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 93% full (187 of 200 beds occupied on an average day).

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

Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Brooklyn, NY, with 200 certified beds and an average of about 187 residents per day.

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

Staff provide about 3.81 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.79 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 28.1%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 11 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 (3.81 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
200
Avg. residents/day
187
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain
Independent
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
335677

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 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
3.81
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.79
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
28.1%
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)
11
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2024-04-24
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (17 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-09Severity 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.

2024-04-24Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

2024-04-24Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

2024-04-24Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

2024-04-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2024-04-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

2024-04-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

2024-04-24Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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.

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
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • Housekeeping & laundry
  • Daily activities & events
  • Gardens / walking paths

Location

2840 Knapp St, 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 Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

How much does Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center cost?

Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 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 Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Staff provide about 3.81 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 28.1% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?

Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 17 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-04-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have availability?

Typically 93% full (187 of 200 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offer?

Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Brooklyn, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 200 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.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in New York.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

Your next steps — this week

  1. 1
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  2. 2
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  3. 3
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Data sources:CMS verifiedGoogleOfficial website

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

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