2840 KNAPP ST, BROOKLYN, NY 11235
200 beds · For profit - Limited Liability company
CMS Provider #335677
Data updated: March 1, 2026
Overall Rating
★★★★★
Health Rating
★★★★★
Staffing Rating
★★★★★
Quality Rating
★★★★★
Daily nursing care
3.8 hrs/resident
Steady
Inspection findings
10
More issues
Ownership changes
0
Private for-profit limited liability company with stable administrator leadership.
Complaint trend
Steady
No complaint-related inspection findings reported in recent cycles.
Overall Rating
Health Inspection
Staffing Rating
Quality Rating
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The facility demonstrates higher-than-average registered nurse staffing hours but relies heavily on contract labor and has seen a recent increase in health inspection findings.
Data for Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center presents a profile of high registered nurse staffing relative to state averages alongside significant reliance on external contract labor. The facility provides 0.94 hours of registered nurse care per resident per day, which exceeds the New York state average of 0.70 hours. However, 44.1% of these registered nurse hours are performed by contract or agency staff, and the facility experienced a 40.8% turnover rate for registered nurses over the last year. These metrics suggest that while the volume of nursing care is higher than the state average, residents frequently receive care from shifting personnel rather than a consistent permanent team.
Records indicate a recent increase in health inspection findings, which rose from two in 2022 to ten in early 2024. These findings included issues regarding resident participation in care planning, access to vision and hearing services, and assistance with activities of daily living. Fire safety inspections also noted concerns with smoke-blocking doors and power supplies for life support equipment. While the facility maintains a higher-than-average quality measure rating of 4 out of 5 stars, the overall federal rating is 2 out of 5 stars, primarily influenced by the health inspection results and the 13.4% reduction in nursing care hours during weekend shifts.
The most recent health inspection in April 2024 identified 10 findings, a significant increase from the 2 findings recorded in 2022.
Contracted agency staff provide 44.1% of all registered nurse care hours, which is substantially higher than the facility's overall nursing contract rate of 20.5%.
Weekend staffing levels show a 13.4% decrease in total nursing hours compared to weekday averages, falling from 3.79 to 3.28 hours per resident per day.
This shows how the facility's federal ratings have changed over the past 24 months. Consistent high ratings suggest stable quality, while declining trends may warrant further investigation.
| Category | Apr 24 | Jun 24 | Aug 24 | Oct 24 | Dec 24 | Mar 25 | May 25 | Jul 25 | Nov 25 | Jan 26 | Mar 26 | Trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 2★ | 3★ | 4★ | 2★ | 2★ | 1★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | |
| Staffing | 2★ | 2★ | 3★ | 3★ | 3★ | 1★ | 1★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 3★ | |
| Health | 2★ | 3★ | 4★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 3★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ | 2★ |
Staffing depth is the strongest predictor of care quality. Facilities routinely cut staff on evenings and weekends — the shifts when falls happen and call lights go unanswered.
RN Hours Specifically
State avg total staffing: 3.7 hrs/resident/day
0
administrators departed in past year
Stable28.7%
State avg: 40.5%
40.8%
State avg: 40.5%
20.5%
of nursing hours from contract/agency staff
ElevatedSource: PBJ data, 2025Q3
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Walk Score
93
Walker's Paradise
Transit Score
94
Excellent Transit
Median Income
$61,320
Median Home Value
$727,200
Poverty Rate
16.7%
Age 65+
25.4%
Median Age
47
Pop. Density
83,069/mi²
Median Rent
$1,595
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Federal and state inspectors conduct regular surveys of every nursing home. Deficiencies listed here are problems found during those inspections.
| Date | Tag | Category | Description | Severity | Corrected | Type | IC |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/24/2024 | 0553 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | Actual harm | 6/21/2024 | Standard | |
| 4/24/2024 | 0575 | Resident 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. | Actual harm | 6/21/2024 | Standard | |
| 4/24/2024 | 0577 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | Actual harm | 6/21/2024 | Standard | |
| 4/24/2024 | 0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | Minimal harm | 6/21/2024 | Standard | |
| 4/24/2024 | 0688 | Quality 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. | Minimal harm | 6/21/2024 | Standard | |
| 4/24/2024 | 0755 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | Minimal harm | 6/21/2024 | Standard | |
| 4/24/2024 | 0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | No harm | 6/21/2024 | Standard | |
| 4/24/2024 | 0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | Minimal harm | 6/21/2024 | Standard | |
| 4/24/2024 | 0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | Minimal harm | 6/21/2024 | Standard | |
| 4/24/2024 | 0685 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | Minimal harm | 6/21/2024 | Standard |
When inspection deficiencies are serious enough, the government may impose financial penalties or deny Medicare/Medicaid payments.
No penalties or fines recorded for this facility.
Ownership structure and changes can affect facility quality.
Years Operating
40
| Owner Name | Type | Role | Ownership % | Association Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ESTATE OF ADOLF WEIDER | Organization | — | 25% | 9/25/2006 |
| KAHAN, PEARL | Individual | — | 14% | 9/25/2006 |
| LIPSCHITZ, CHAIM | Individual | — | 12% | 5/23/2011 |
| LIPSCHITZ, ELLIOT | Individual | — | 12% | 5/23/2011 |
| LIPSCHITZ, SAMUEL | Individual | — | 12% | 5/23/2011 |
| PANETH, MORTON | Individual | — | 8% | 9/25/2006 |
| LIPSCHITZ, OLGA | Individual | — | — | 5/23/2011 |
| KAHAN, JEROME | Individual | — | — | 9/25/2006 |
| LIPSCHITZ, OLGA | Individual | — | — | 5/23/2011 |
| TSANTKER, MINA | Individual | — | — | 9/25/2006 |
| ESTATE OF ADOLF WEIDER | Organization | — | 25% | 9/25/2006 |
| KAHAN, PEARL | Individual | — | 14% | 9/25/2006 |
| LIPSCHITZ, CHAIM | Individual | — | 12% | 5/23/2011 |
| LIPSCHITZ, ELLIOT | Individual | — | 12% | 5/23/2011 |
| LIPSCHITZ, SAMUEL | Individual | — | 12% | 5/23/2011 |
| PANETH, MORTON | Individual | — | 8% | 9/25/2006 |
| LIPSCHITZ, OLGA | Individual | — | — | 5/23/2011 |
| KAHAN, JEROME | Individual | — | — | 9/25/2006 |
| LIPSCHITZ, OLGA | Individual | — | — | 5/23/2011 |
| TSANTKER, MINA | Individual | — | — | 9/25/2006 |
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No recent news coverage found for this facility.
Data updated: March 1, 2026 · CMS, OSCAR, state inspection records
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