The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
140 St. Edwards Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201 · Kings County · (718) 858-6400
400 certified beds, about 396 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1976
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335516 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 23, 2024, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since October 2019 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 2.85 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.55 of those hours.
27.0% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
CMS links it to Carerite Centers, an affiliated group of 34 nursing homes.
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.
410/19
108/22
309/24
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
5D
2E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
September 23, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 3 citations
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification Survey from 09/16/2024 and 09/23/2024, the facility did not ensure that a resident who needs respiratory care including tracheostomy care, was provided such care consistent with professional standards of practice. This was evident in 1 resident (Resident #193) reviewed for tracheostomy care out of 38 total sampled residents. Specifically, Resident #193's family member was observed performing tracheostomy care to the resident without training and staff supervision.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification Survey from 09/16/2024 to 09/23/2024, the facility did not ensure that food was stored in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, there were multiple expired enteral feeding observed in the kitchen dry storage room. This was evident during the Kitchen Task.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview conducted during the Recertification Survey from 09/16/2024 to 09/23/2024, 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. Specifically, 1.) Certified Nursing Assistant #5 did not perform hand hygiene in between residents while assisting residents with hand hygiene prior to lunch being served. 2.) The facility did not have acceptable pathogen levels identified in the Water Management Plan for Legionella. 1.) The undated facility policy titled Dining documented the facility adheres to strict hand hygiene protocols to prevent the transmission of infections among residents, staff, visitors and other stakeholders. [...]
August 19, 2022Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification and Complaint (NY00270919) survey from 8/15/22 to 8/19/22, the facility did not ensure safe food storage was practiced. This was evident during kitchen observation. Specifically, expired nutritional supplements and enteral feeds were observed in the kitchen's Dry Storage Room (DSR) and basement Overflow Storage Room (OSR).
October 30, 2019Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interviews during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that internal temperatures of cold foods were maintained at professional standards of food safety practice. This was observed during the Kitchen Observation Task.
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interview during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that the infection prevention and control program (IPCP) was maintained and reviewed annually. Specifically, staff members did not wear appropriate PPE supplies when entering the room of residents on contact precautions for Methicillin Resistant Staphylococcus Aureus (MRSA) and Candida Auris, and the IPCP was not reviewed and/or revised since 2017. This was evident for 2 of 8 residents reviewed for Infection out of a total sample of 38 residents (Resident #167 and #424) and the Infection Control facility task review.
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and observations, during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that residents received services that accommodated the resident's needs and preferences. Specifically, the call light was not kept within reach of the resident. This was evident for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for the Environment (Resident #523) out of 38 sampled residents. The finding is: The facility's policy and procedure titled Call Lights revised 04/2010 documented each resident has a functional call bell at the bedside within their reach to communicate need for assistance with the nursing staff. Position the call light on the resident's strong side. Resident #523 was admitted to the facility on [DATE] with diagnoses which include Dementia, Alzheimer's Disease, Hypertension, and Diabetes Mellitus. [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews and record review conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that a comprehensive person-centered care plan that included measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs was developed. Specifically, comprehensive care plans were not developed for a resident on Contact Isolation for Methicillin-resistant staphylococcus aureus (MRSA) in the respiratory tract. This was evident for 1 of 38 sampled residents (Resident #213). The findings is: The facility's policy and procedure titled Comprehensive Care Plan Policy and Procedure, revised 04/2010, documented each resident will have a Comprehensive Care Plan developed that includes the resident's problems, strengths and needs identified through the MDS assessment process and other assessment processes. [...]
Fire safety inspections
12 fire safety citations on file: 4 on September 23, 2024, 7 on August 19, 2022, 1 on October 30, 2019.
Every fire safety citation12 citations
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- D Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- F Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- D Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
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) | 2.85 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.55 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.63 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.92 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.37 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 27.0% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 35.3% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.50 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 2.93 on weekdays and 2.63 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 3.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 2.87 in April to June 2025 to 2.85 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 | 2.85 | 0.55 | 2.93 | 2.63 | 3.7% | 0 of 90 | 396 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 2.88 | 0.53 | 2.96 | 2.66 | 3.9% | 0 of 92 | 392 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.84 | 0.48 | 2.92 | 2.63 | 4.2% | 0 of 92 | 391 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 2.87 | 0.47 | 2.96 | 2.65 | 4.8% | 0 of 91 | 392 |
| 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 | 12.9 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 15.2 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.8 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 17.7 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.1 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ATLANTIS OPERATING LLC. CMS links this home to Carerite Centers, a group of 34 nursing homes averaging 3.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ahuja, Sanjay | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 09/03/2013 |
| Einhorn, Sharon | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 40% | 09/03/2013 |
| Friedman, Devorah | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 40% | 09/03/2013 |
| Minzer, Israel | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 09/24/2013 |
| Einhorn, Sharon | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/03/2013 | |
| Friedman, Devorah | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 09/03/2013 | |
| Friedman, Devorah | Corporate officer | Individual | 09/03/2013 | |
| Ogunfowora, Olusegun | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/02/2018 | |
| Roll, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/20/2021 | |
| Ahuja, Sanjay | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/03/2013 | |
| Minzer, Israel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/24/2013 | |
| Ogunfowora, Olusegun | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/02/2018 | |
| Poulard, Tatiana | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 11/27/2023 | |
| Roll, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/20/2021 |
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.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 23, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- 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 September 23, 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 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 23, 2024: "Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed."
- 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 October 30, 2019: "Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.63 hours per resident per day, below the New York average of 3.18.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Oxford Nursing Home Brooklyn, 0.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- New Carlton Rehab and Nursing Center, LLC Brooklyn, 0.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare Brooklyn, 0.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Cobble Hill Health Center Inc Brooklyn, 1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Bedford Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Brooklyn, 1.2 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 9 citations
- New Gouverneur Hospital SNF New York, 1.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Brooklyn, 1.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- New East Side Nursing Home New York, 1.6 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
New York contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in New York. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- 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 The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 23, 2024. The New York average is 8.1.
- Has The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing 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 The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
- CMS lists 14 owners and managers, and links the home to Carerite Centers. Legal business name: ATLANTIS OPERATING LLC.
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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