The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
5606 15th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11219
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Compares
The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center is a 79-bed for-profit nursing facility in Brooklyn, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.4%) is below the New York average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 79 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
Among the 40 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Brooklyn, 15 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.8 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.3% — better than the New York average of 13.7% (32% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.4% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (88% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.5% — about the same as the New York average of 6.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center with other nursing homes in Brooklyn.
How is The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.3% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.4% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 79 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center's rating advantage in Brooklyn?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.8 stars across 40 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Brooklyn
Brooklyn sits in Kings County, where adults 65 and older make up about 14.0% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 360,759 (14.0%)
- Median age
- 35.4 years
- Median household income
- $63,973
- Median home value
- $734,800
Demographics for Kings County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Brooklyn.
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