Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center

Name: Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center
Address: 1250 67th Street, Brooklyn, NY, 11219, US
Telephone: 7182322322

1250 67th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 · Kings County · 135 certified beds · avg 127 residents/day · certified since Jul 1, 1976

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.25

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 (8)

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
Aug 16, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable.
Sep 26, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Sep 26, 2022	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.
Sep 26, 2022	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.
Jan 3, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Jan 3, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Jan 3, 2020	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 (3 → 2).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2020	3	D
2022	3	D
2024	2	E

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)	3.25	3.58	3.95	bottom 41% in New York; bottom 24% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.83	0.68	0.69	top 19% in New York; top 25% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.80	3.13	3.50	bottom 38% in New York; bottom 21% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.60	0.48	0.48	top 22% in New York; top 23% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	32.3	40.3	45.8	top 34% in New York; top 18% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	43.8	39.8	42.9	bottom 37% in New York; bottom 46% 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 3.69, RN 0.94, weekend 3.18. Staffing rating: 3/5.

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: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Jensen, George	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	—	01/01/2000
Aavik, Lori	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2006
Aavik, Ralph	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2006
Bensen, Eleanor	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/1993
Berntsen, Torry	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2007
Daniel, Rebecca	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2010
Dietrich, William	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
Jensen, George	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2000
Jensen, George	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2000
Jensen, George	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2000
Johannesen, Edward	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2012
Oftedal, Arnold	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
Ramsdal, Stanley	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2008
Reeve, Daniel	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2010
Restaino, Anthony	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/19/2018
Rutuelo, Arlene	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2008
Thompson, Richard	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2003

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
"Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
"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 335523.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center

1250 67th Street, Brooklyn, NY 11219 · 7182322322

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

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
☐ "Can you give me examples of how you adjust daily routines and room setups to fit each resident's preferences?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
☐ "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 335523 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)