Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center
1250 67th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 · Kings County · (718) 232-2322
135 certified beds, about 127 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1976
Last standard inspection more than 2 years ago Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
3 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335523 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 16, 2024, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since January 2020 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.69 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.94 of those hours.
32.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
301/20
309/22
208/24
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 8 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
7D
1E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
August 16, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interview conducted during the Recertification Survey from 08/12/2024 to 08/16/2024, the facility did not ensure infection prevention and control practices and procedures were maintained to provide a safe and sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. This was evident in 2 (Residents #4 and #123) of 2 residents reviewed for Urinary Catheter. Specifically, Resident #4's and #123's urinary drainage bags were observed on the floor in multiple occasions.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews conducted during the Recertification Survey from 08/12/2024 to 08/16/2024, the facility did not ensure that the resident and their representative were provided with a summary of the baseline care plan. This was evident in 1 (Resident #9) of 2 residents reviewed for Comprehensive Care Plan out of 31 total sampled residents. Specifically, Resident #9 was not provided a written summary of their baseline care plan.
September 26, 2022Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during the recertification survey from 9/19/22 to 9/26/22, the facility did not ensure a resident received a reasonable accommodation of their needs. This was evident for 1 (Resident #124) of 28 sampled residents. Specifically, Resident #124 was observed on multiple occasions without their call bell within reach.
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure each resident receives adequate supervision to prevent accidents. This was evident for 1 (Resident #124) of 1 resident(s) reviewed for Accidents. Specifically, staff left the call bell out of reach for Resident #124, a resident with multiple falls and a care plan intervention to encourage the resident to call for help. In addition, the facility did not monitor care plan interventions for effectiveness or modify the interventions despite repeated falls, often repeating previous interventions of frequent monitoring, redirection, and education.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections was maintained. This was evident for 1 (Unit 4) of 3 units. Specifically, the Housekeeper on the 4th floor was observed wearing gloves and picking up garbage cans from multiple resident rooms without sanitizing their hands in between.
January 3, 2020Standard inspection · 3 citations
- D Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews during the re-certification survey, the facility did not ensure Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessments were electronically transmitted to the Quality Improvement Evaluation System (QIES) Assessment Submission and Processing (ASAP) system in a timely manner. Specifically, the Discharge MDS assessment was not submitted and transmitted within 14 calendar days from the MDS Completion Date. This was evident for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for the Resident Assessment Facility Task out of a sample size of 28 residents. (Resident #1)
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on staff interview and record review conducted during a Recertification and abbreviated survey, the facility did not ensure that each portion of the MDS assessment accurately reflect the resident's status. Specifically, the most recent MDS did not accurately document that the resident had mobility limitations. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for Position/Mobility out of a sample of 28 residents. (Resident # 8). The finding is: 1) Resident #8 was admitted to the facility with diagnoses that included Contracture of Left Hand, Contracture of left and Right Knee, Generalized Muscle Weakness, Rheumatoid Vasculitis with Rheumatoid Arthritis of Left Hand. Rehabilitation Screening Form dated 9/16/2019 documented left-hand contracture, bilateral knee flexion contracture, bed mobility-extensive assist 2 plus persons assist and transfer-total dependence 2 plus persons assist. [...]
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, staff interview and record review conducted during a Recertification and Abbreviated survey, the facility did not ensure a resident with limited mobility received appropriate services, equipment, and assistance to maintain or improve mobility. Specifically, residents were observed without splint devices in place as ordered. This was evident for 2 of 2 residents reviewed for Position/Mobility out of 24 sampled residents. (Resident #8 and Resident # 46).
Fire safety inspections
5 fire safety citations on file: 2 on August 16, 2024, 3 on September 26, 2022.
Every fire safety citation5 citations
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.69 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.94 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.18 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.27 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.48 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 32.3% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 43.8% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.35 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.90 on weekdays and 3.18 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 43.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.63 in April to June 2025 to 3.69 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.69 | 0.94 | 3.90 | 3.18 | 43.7% | 0 of 90 | 127 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.67 | 0.84 | 3.90 | 3.10 | 48.4% | 0 of 92 | 129 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.71 | 0.79 | 3.92 | 3.18 | 42.8% | 0 of 92 | 130 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.63 | 0.77 | 3.85 | 3.09 | 41.5% | 0 of 91 | 131 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New York, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.55 | 0.68 | 3.72 | 3.13 | 9.8% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 14.3 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.5 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.9 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.0 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 21.2 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.1 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.1 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.1 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: NORWEGIAN CHRISTIAN HOME AND HEALTH CENTER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jensen, George | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2000 | |
| Bensen, Eleanor | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/1993 | |
| Berntsen, Torry | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2007 | |
| Dietrich, William | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2014 | |
| Jensen, George | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2000 | |
| Johannesen, Edward | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2012 | |
| Oftedal, Arnold | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2014 | |
| Ramsdal, Stanley | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Reeve, Daniel | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| Thompson, Richard | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2003 | |
| Aavik, Lori | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2006 | |
| Aavik, Ralph | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2006 | |
| Daniel, Rebecca | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2010 | |
| Jensen, George | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2000 | |
| Restaino, Anthony | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/19/2018 | |
| Rutuelo, Arlene | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2008 | |
| Jensen, George | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2000 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on August 16, 2024: "Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted"
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 16, 2024: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 26, 2022: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 26, 2022: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
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- Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare Brooklyn, 1.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Hamilton Park Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Brooklyn, 1.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Brooklyn, 1.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- King David Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Brooklyn, 2.1 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Haym Solomon Home for the Aged Brooklyn, 2.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Caton Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, LLC Brooklyn, 2.5 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 22 citations
New York contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: New York State Department of Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: NYS Health Profiles: Nursing Homes, where New York publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 16, 2024. The New York average is 8.1.
- Has Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center?
- CMS lists 17 owners and managers. Legal business name: NORWEGIAN CHRISTIAN HOME AND HEALTH CENTER.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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