Brooklyn United Methodist Church Home
Nursing Home Facility
1485 Dumont Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11208
Brooklyn United Methodist Church Home is a senior care community located in Brooklyn, NY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Brooklyn area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (718) 827-4500.
With 120 beds, Brooklyn United Methodist Church Home is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Brooklyn average about 219 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 94% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.
Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Brooklyn average about 3.8 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2025 and recorded 6 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 35%.
The community is located in Kings County, NY.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 37 problems at Brooklyn United Methodist Church Home. 1 finding involved harm to a resident, including 1 that put residents in immediate danger. 13 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $10,039.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Resident Rights
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Environmental
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Resident Rights
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
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Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread
Nursing and Physician Services
Post nurse staffing information every day.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Brooklyn United Methodist Church Home offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 120
- Occupancy 94%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 3.3
- Annual staff turnover 35%
- Last health inspection January 2025
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