Caton Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, LLC

Name: Caton Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, LLC
Address: 1312 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY, 11226, US
Telephone: 7186937000

1312 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 · Kings County · 119 certified beds · avg 117 residents/day · certified since Aug 21, 1968

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

2.58

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (15)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Dec 8, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Aug 16, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Aug 16, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
Aug 16, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Aug 16, 2024	B · Minimal risk, repeated	The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require.
Mar 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow. · from a complaint
Mar 12, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate pain management for a resident who needed it. · from a complaint
Aug 11, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. · from a complaint
Aug 10, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require.
Aug 10, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Aug 10, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Aug 10, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Aug 10, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Aug 10, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care.
Dec 6, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (6 → 4).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2019	1	D
2022	6	E
2023	1	D
2024	6	D
2025	1	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	New York avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	2.58	3.58	3.95	bottom 5% in New York; bottom 5% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.49	0.68	0.69	bottom 33% in New York; bottom 36% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.32	3.13	3.50	bottom 7% in New York; bottom 5% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.39	0.48	0.48	top 42% in New York; top 49% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	18.7	40.3	45.8	top 4% in New York; top 2% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	12.5	39.8	42.9	top 3% in New York; top 6% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.71, RN 0.51, weekend 2.44. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 1/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Individual

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Melnicke, Michael	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	100%	01/01/2013
Rubinfeld, Abraham	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2013

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
"How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335245.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Caton Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, LLC

1312 Caton Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11226 · 7186937000

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "Who is on the team that builds each resident's care plan, and how quickly is it in place after admission?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "How do you assess and manage residents' pain, especially for those who have trouble communicating?"
☐ "How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 335245 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)