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Brooklyn Community Estates

Nursing HomeBrooklyn, IACMS 165594
13 citations on record

From CMS

Facility profile

CMS overall rating
5 / 5

*CMS Five-Star

Certified beds
50

*CMS

Avg. residents per day
45

*CMS

Inspection record

On record from CMS

Citations on record
13

*CMS

Inspections on file
3

*CMS

Last inspection
2025-05-07

*CMS

Citations

13 citations on record

Each deficiency cited on a CMS health inspection of this facility, sourced from the federal record. Open a report for the raw CMS Scope and Severity grade on each finding.

What do CMS severity letters mean?

Serious (G-L). Actual harm to a resident, or immediate jeopardy. Codes G through I indicate actual harm; J through L indicate immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

General (A-F). No actual harm found, or harm that is minimal. The facility must still submit a Plan of Correction. Most CMS citations land here.

Each letter combines severity with scope: how many residents the deficiency affected.

  • 0222Generalpotential for harm

    Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

  • 0345Generalpotential for harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

  • 0347Generalpotential for harm

    Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

  • 0363Generalpotential for harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  • 0013Generalpotential for harm

    Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.

  • 0015Generalpotential for harm

    Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

  • 0341Generalpotential for harm

    Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

  • 0711Generalpotential for harm

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0321Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  • 0354Generalpotential for harm

    Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

  • 0712Generalpotential for harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  • 0921Generalpotential for harm

    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Inspection history

Every health inspection on record

Each CMS health inspection of this facility, and the deficiencies the surveyors cited. Where the verbatim Form 2567 statement of deficiencies is on file, it links to the full report.

FAQ

Questions and answers

What is Brooklyn Community Estates?
Brooklyn Community Estates is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Brooklyn, IA, tracked by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Its CMS Certification Number (CCN) is 165594.
What is the CMS rating for Brooklyn Community Estates?
Brooklyn Community Estates has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars. CMS rates nursing homes on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
How many beds does Brooklyn Community Estates have?
Brooklyn Community Estates is certified for 50 beds. It serves an average of 45 residents per day.
How many citations does Brooklyn Community Estates have?
Brooklyn Community Estates has 13 citations on record from CMS health inspections, each tied to a federal deficiency tag.
When was Brooklyn Community Estates last inspected?
Brooklyn Community Estates was last inspected on May 7, 2025. CMS surveys nursing homes about once a year and after complaints.
What can I do if I have concerns about care at this facility?
Start by raising the concern with the facility administrator or director of nursing. Every state also runs a free long-term care ombudsman program that advocates for residents and families; the federal Eldercare Locator at eldercare.acl.gov can connect you with yours. Complaints about quality of care can also be filed with your state survey agency.

*Sourced from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). See the official record on CMS Care Compare. If you believe any information is inaccurate, report it here.

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