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Ditmas Park Care Center
2107 Ditmas Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226
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Community Insights
This detailed information was obtained directly from the Director of Admissions at Ditmas Park Care Center via email on Dec. 27, 2023.
Overview of Professional Staff and Training
We have a diverse range of professionals on our staff including RN, CNA, LPN, MD, RT, SLP, PT, OT. They undergo specific training for medical complexities and services that we provide in our facility, such as Drains, Wound Vacs, Vent management, Trach, HD, Catheters, PEG/GT/JT, and more.
Safety and Well-being Measures
We adhere to the guidelines of the Department of Health (DOH) and maintain communication with epidemiologists. Our Social Workers are trained in patient rights and comply with Nursing Home/SNF requirements to ensure the safety and well-being of our residents.
Transition into the Community
We support patients transitioning back home after rehabilitation by coordinating Home Care, Durable Medical Equipment (DME), and other necessary services to ensure a smooth discharge process.
Transportation Services
All transportation for appointments is coordinated by our Nursing Coordinator. Transportation is provided by a third party and billed to the patient's insurance.
Dining Experience
Our kitchen is Kosher, and all meals are prepared in-house. We cater to patients' dietary needs and preferences to provide a personalized dining experience.
Resident Complaints and Issues
Our staff is open to receiving feedback from residents. Complaints are addressed by the appropriate department based on the nature of the issue.
Cost of Living
Our facility accepts most insurance for Room and Board and rehabilitation services.
Communication with Residents' Families
The charge nurse on each unit is responsible for keeping the patient's proxy or appropriate contacts informed about the patient's status and any changes.
Short-term or Respite Stays
We do not currently offer respite care services.
Pet-Friendly Community
We only allow certified service animals within our community.
Availability and Waitlist
We have open beds in our rehab unit. There are no vacancies in our Long Term unit, and we do not have a waitlist at this time.
Covid and Flu Vaccinations
Yes, we encourage residents to get Covid and flu vaccinations within our community.
Aging in Place
If you are inquiring about whether residents can remain in our community as their care needs change, please provide more details so we can address your question accurately.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Nursing Home
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Many reviews highlight the positive experiences at Ditmas Park Care Center, praising the administration, therapists, and the overall staff for their professionalism, kindness, and efficiency. Patients and their families have noted significant improvements in health and well-being due to the dedicated care provided. The rehabilitation team is particularly commended for their daily assessments and personalized care plans.
However, some reviews express concerns about communication challenges, particularly in reaching nurses for updates. Additionally, there are mixed feelings about the facility's environment, with some noting the cleanliness and pleasant atmosphere, while others mention ongoing construction limiting space for residents and affecting the overall experience.
Despite these concerns, many families have expressed gratitude for the care their loved ones received, especially during challenging times such as the pandemic. The staff's efforts to ensure safety and comfort during such periods have been appreciated. The facility's ability to provide specialized care, including respiratory therapy, has also been highlighted as a significant advantage.
While there are a few negative reviews mentioning issues with care quality and staffing, the majority of feedback is overwhelmingly positive, with many recommending Ditmas Park Care Center for its exceptional service, friendly environment, and professional staff. The facility's commitment to patient care and rehabilitation is evident through the personal stories shared by patients and their families.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 4
Health inspection rating: 4
Staffing rating: 3
Quality measure rating: 3
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
2
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Nov. 23, 1981
Ownership type: For Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 200
Total current residents: 206
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Resident
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 1
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 7
Total cost of fines: $18721
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | D | Construction Deficiencies | Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | F | Construction Deficiencies | Use approved construction type or materials. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have exits that are accessible at all times. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | F | Smoke Deficiencies | Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2022-05-03 | 2022-06-28 | D | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters. |
| 2019-08-12 | 2019-10-11 | D | Egress Deficiencies | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. |
| 2019-08-12 | 2019-10-11 | E | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. |
| 2019-08-12 | 2019-10-11 | E | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. |
| 2019-08-12 | 2019-10-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-08-12 | 2019-10-11 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. |
| 2019-08-12 | 2019-10-11 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2017-11-10 | 2018-01-03 | B | Egress Deficiencies | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2022-01-10 | $650 |
| 2022-01-10 | $655 |
| 2022-01-17 | $994 |
| 2022-01-17 | $987 |
| 2022-01-24 | $1,325 |
| 2022-01-24 | $1,316 |
| 2022-02-14 | $1,657 |
| 2022-02-14 | $1,645 |
| 2022-12-27 | $7,397 |
| 2022-12-27 | $7,342 |
| 2023-01-17 | $3,170 |
| 2023-01-17 | $3,147 |
| 2023-01-23 | $3,523 |
| 2023-01-23 | $3,496 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Brooklyn which is 0.8 miles away and has a population of 2,300,664 (medium sized city).
- The average income is $48,596, which is low compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 80
- Low Temperature: 36
- Average Temperature: 57.4
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 130 days of rain, 23 days of snow and 211 days of sun
- Precipitation: 1.3 inches a year
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Supermarkets
C-Town
0.1 miles awayKey Food
0.3 miles awayFlatbush Food Co-Op
0.4 miles awayC-Town Supermarkets
0.5 miles awayC-Town Supermarket
0.5 miles awayNone Found
Bus Stations
Flatbush Avenue & Avenue D
0.1 miles awayFlatbush Avenue & Dorchester Road
0.1 miles awayFlatbush Avenue & Vanderveer Place
0.1 miles awayBedford Avenue & Avenue D
0.2 miles awayFoster Avenue & Bedford Avenue
0.2 miles awayBanks
Bank of America
0.5 miles awaySantander
0.5 miles awayChase
0.7 miles awayCitibank
1.1 miles awayTD Bank
1.1 miles awayHospitals
University Hospital of Brooklyn
1.2 miles awayKings County Hospital Center
1.2 miles awayKingsboro Psychiatric Center
1.5 miles awayMount Sinai Brooklyn
1.6 miles awayKingsbrook Jewish Medical Center
1.8 miles awayPharmacies
Duane Reade
0.3 miles awayRite Aid
0.4 miles awayEstablished Drugs
0.5 miles awayWalgreens
0.8 miles awayCVS
0.9 miles awayDentists
Diamond Braces
0.4 miles awayDr. Andrew G. Oliphant, DDS
0.5 miles awayCosmetic Dentistry
0.9 miles awayDental Office
1.0 miles awayFitzroy Maitland, DDS
1.0 miles awayParks
Rogers/Tilden/Veronica Place Block Association Community Garden
0.5 miles awayNostrand Playground
0.6 miles awayLott Park
0.6 miles awayGreen street
0.6 miles awayAlbemarle-Kenmore Terraces Historic District
0.6 miles awayPlaces of Worship
Saint Paul's Chapel
5.6 miles awaySaint Patrick’s Cathedral
8.2 miles awaySaint Charles Mission Center
8.6 miles awayChurch of Saint Paul the Apostle
9.0 miles awayCongregation Sherith Israel
9.3 miles awayShopping
Kings Plaza Shopping Center
2.8 miles awayAtlantic Center
3.1 miles awayAtlantic Terminal
3.2 miles awayCity Point
3.7 miles awayEast Broadway Mall
5.4 miles awayCulture
Loew's Kings Theater
0.4 miles awayLeonard & Claire Tow Center for the Performing Arts Expansion
0.7 miles awayThe Owl Music Parlor
1.4 miles awayPark Slope Performing Arts
1.8 miles awayPaper Tiger
1.8 miles awayRestaurants
Cafe Tibet
0.3 miles awayEl Paso
0.4 miles awaySan Remo Pizzeria
0.4 miles awayKumo Sushi
0.4 miles awayWattli Bar and Kitchen
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