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Seagate Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility

3015 West 29th Street
Brooklyn, NY 11224

Report Date
Nov 1, 2026
Data Through
Oct 1, 2026
Report ID
VR-NY-335513-2611
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Provider Category
Nursing home
Location
Brooklyn, NY
Record Period
2019–2026
Source Documents
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01

The Essentials

Summary

Across 6 inspections from November 2019 to July 2026, state surveyors documented 14 findings at Seagate Rehabilitation And Nursing Center; 14 have a recorded correction; CMS lists 13 enforcement actions in the window.

Inspections
6
2019–2026, complaint and standard
Findings
14
Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
Corrected
14
Of 14 findings, with a recorded correction date
Penalties
13
13 fines; payment not published

Findings by Year

  • Findings
  • Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
2019: 3 findings across 1 inspection320191 inspection2020: 0 findings across 0 inspections020200 inspections2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 inspections2022: 3 findings across 1 inspection320221 inspection2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 inspections2024: 2 findings across 1 inspection220241 inspection2025: 3 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 1320251 inspection2026: 3 findings across 2 inspections32026*2 inspections2019: 3 findings across 1 inspection320191 insp.2020: 0 findings across 0 inspections020200 insp.2021: 0 findings across 0 inspections020210 insp.2022: 3 findings across 1 inspection320221 insp.2023: 0 findings across 0 inspections020230 insp.2024: 2 findings across 1 inspection220241 insp.2025: 3 findings across 1 inspection; of which, actual harm (level G or above): 1320251 insp.2026: 3 findings across 2 inspections32026*2 insp.

* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.

Findings by year
YearInspectionsFindingsOf which, actual harm (level G or above)
2019130
2020000
2021000
2022130
2023000
2024120
2025131
2026230

What the Record Shows

  • 14 of 14 findings have a recorded correction date.
  • CMS lists 13 enforcement actions in the window: 13 fines totaling $179,184, their payment not published.
  • 4 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
  • The latest standard inspection, October 28, 2024, recorded 2 findings (most serious: Level E).
02

Chronology

Inspection History

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

  1. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    2 findings

    • F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 28, 2026
    • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Sep 18, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  2. 2026

    Complaint investigation

    1 finding

    • F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Aug 28, 2026

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  3. 2025

    Complaint investigation

    3 findings

    • F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Level KImmediate jeopardyCorrected Nov 26, 2025
    • F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 26, 2025
    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 26, 2025

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  4. 2024

    Standard health inspection

    2 findings

    The same visit included a complaint investigation.

    • F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024
    • F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 17, 2024

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $103,685 imposed October 8, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of October 28, 2024, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  5. 2022

    Standard health inspection

    3 findings

    • F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 16, 2022
    • F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 16, 2022
    • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Nov 16, 2022

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $4,587 imposed October 17, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 13, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $4,587 imposed October 23, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 13, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $4,587 imposed October 30, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 13, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $4,587 imposed November 6, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 13, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $4,587 imposed November 13, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 13, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $4,587 imposed November 20, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 13, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $13,762 imposed December 11, 2023. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 13, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $4,587 imposed January 2, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 13, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $4,938 imposed January 8, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 13, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $14,814 imposed January 22, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 13, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $4,938 imposed February 12, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 13, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Enforcement Action

    Civil money penalty, $4,938 imposed February 20, 2024. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. CMS does not tie a penalty to a survey; listed with the standard health inspection of September 13, 2022, the nearest before the penalty date.

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  6. 2019

    Standard health inspection

    3 findings

    • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 19, 2019
    • F604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 22, 2019
    • F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 19, 2019

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

03

Context

Patterns Worth Examining

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

  1. 1

    Accurate Assessments, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F641 in November 2019 and September 2022. This citation covers whether each resident’s assessment correctly records their condition. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192224252626F641 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
  2. 2

    Care Plan Timing and Review, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F657 in November 2019 and October 2025. This citation covers whether care plans are written on time and revised by a team that includes the resident’s caregivers. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    192224252626F657 across all 6 inspections, oldest to newest
04

For Your Next Visit

Questions to Ask on Your Visit

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

  1. 01

    Who completes resident assessments, and how are they checked for accuracy?

    Accurate Assessments: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

  2. 02

    How often are care plans revised, and who takes part in the review?

    Care Plan Timing and Review: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

  3. 03

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    Insufficient nursing staff was cited in October 2024.

  4. 04

    What led to the 2025 fine, and has it been paid?

    A $103,685 civil money penalty was imposed October 8, 2025. CMS publishes the fine, not whether it has been paid. The record holds 13 enforcement actions in the window.

05

The Evidence

Sources and Coverage

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the New York state survey agency.

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    New York state survey agency

    Inspection Nov 8, 2019 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    New York state survey agency

    Inspection Sep 13, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    New York state survey agency

    Inspection Oct 28, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    New York state survey agency

    Inspection Oct 8, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    New York state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 22, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

    New York state survey agency

    Inspection Jul 31, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

  • Penalties, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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  • Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 335513

    Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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Coverage

Record windowNovember 8, 2019 – October 1, 2026

  • CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before November 2019 are not in this release.
  • CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.

What This Report Cannot Tell You

Complaints not investigated onsite
Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
Complaint allegations
CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
Facility-reported incidents
Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
Follow-up visits
CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
Fire safety inspections
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
Staffing levels and ownership history
Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Whether fines were paid
CMS publishes the fines imposed, not whether or when they were paid.

Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.

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