Brooklyn Community Estates
Brooklyn, IA · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 165594) · 50 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (641) 522-9263 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brooklyn Community Estates holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of about 3.07 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 4-star staffing rating.
Brooklyn Community Estates reports total nurse staffing of about 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 and nursing staff turnover of 25.7%.
Brooklyn Community Estates has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported; no abuse icon or Special Focus status is indicated in the CMS data provided.
About this facility
Brooklyn Community Estates is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home located in Brooklyn, Poweshiek County, Iowa. The facility is certified for 50 beds and reports an average daily census of 43 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure, with no ownership change reported in the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Brooklyn Community Estates holds an overall rating of 5 stars, which is above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars. The facility's health inspection rating is 5 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of approximately 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.7%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS data show zero fines on record, with total fines of $0.00 and no payment denials reported — this facility has no federal fines on record. No abuse icon is indicated in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status has been noted for this location.
No chain affiliation is included in the available data for this listing. Families evaluating this facility should consult the CMS Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection reports, survey results, and any updates to ratings, as this profile reflects the data vintage supplied and is sourced from CMS Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brooklyn Community Estates has an overall CMS rating of 5 stars, above the Iowa state average of 3.07 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.48 hours per resident per day, including 0.48 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 25.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No — CMS records show zero fines, $0.00 in total fines, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 50 beds with an average daily census of 43 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is included in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on October 1, 2009.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 5, 5, 4, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 6415229263 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 6415229263 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/165594?state=IA.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.