Kings County, New York · Nursing home
The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
5 of 5 overall from CMS
5606 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
At a glance
- Overall rating 5 of 5 Above the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 3.23 hours Below the state average of 3.63
- Nursing staff who left in a year 34.8% Below the state average of 40.3%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 14 1 at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 93.4% of 79 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a 79-bed nursing home in Brooklyn, New York (Kings County). CMS rates it 5 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.23 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New York average of 3.63. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 79
- Residents per day (average)
- 73.8
- Certified since
- 1967 (59 yrs)
For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Shimon Lefkowitz (5 homes)
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Registered nurse time is 0.66 hours per resident per day; the New York average is 0.71. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
- What is the daily private-pay rate, and are Medicaid beds available now?CMS does not publish prices
- Can we visit at a mealtime and again on a weekend?General
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 5 of 5 New York average 3.0
- Health inspections 5 of 5 New York average 2.7
- Staffing 2 of 5 New York average 2.8
- Quality measures 3 of 5 New York average 3.8
The vertical line marks the New York average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 3.23 h New York average 3.63
- Nurse aides 2.10 h New York average 2.15
- Licensed practical nurses 0.47 h New York average 0.76
- Registered nurses 0.66 h New York average 0.71
- All staff, weekends 2.91 h New York average 3.18
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 12 hours. The vertical line marks the New York average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover34.8%
- New York average40.3%
- Registered nurse turnover55.0%
- New York average39.8%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the New York and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 22.0% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 50.4% | 19.5% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% | 91.5% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 20.3% | 12.5% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.8% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.3% | 95.3% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.5% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.8% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.3% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | Data missing or not submitted | 1.70 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | Data missing or not submitted | 1.36 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.5% | 77.4% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.1% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.7% | 78.8% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | Data missing or not submitted | 20.6% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | Data missing or not submitted | 9.6% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 14 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Nov 26, 2021: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| May 15, 2025 | 2 | 3 |
| Aug 17, 2023 | 1 | 1 |
| Nov 26, 2021 | 11 | 14 |
New York homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (14)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 18, 2023)
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KImmediate jeopardy, pattern
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 21, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 21, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 21, 2022)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 21, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 21, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 21, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 21, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 21, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 21, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 21, 2022)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 21, 2022)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
New York homes averaged 0.5 fines and $23,070 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within New York
- Size531 of 593 by certified beds
- New York average residents per day168.0
- ChainShimon Lefkowitz
- Chain average overall rating2.8 of 5
- Resident or family councilBoth
- Homes in Brooklyn40
- Homes in Kings County40
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center?
The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center has an overall rating of 5 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 5, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center have?
The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center has 79 certified beds. It averages 73.8 residents per day, about 93.4% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center?
The home reports 3.23 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.66 hours from registered nurses. The New York average is 3.63 hours and 0.71 hours from registered nurses.
Has The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 4 of 5 Norwegian Christian Home And Health Center 135beds 94.3%in use 3.69nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare 510beds 95.9%in use 3.65nurse hours a day
- 2 of 5 Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation 240beds 96.7%in use 4.34nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Kings County
Who to call in New York
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in New York.
- Long-term care ombudsman New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-855-582-6769 An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Nursing Home Complaint and Discharge Appeal Hotline 1-888-201-4563 (staffed 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on weekdays) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
New York staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 335104. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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