Bedford Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation in Brooklyn, NY

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  • Interior

    A modern dining room with stylish artwork and elegant furniture.

  • Decor

    A modern hotel reception area with sleek design elements.

  • Living Room

    A cozy living room with modern furniture, featuring a dark sofa, an armchair, a coffee table with floral arrangements, and artistic wall decor.

  • Windows

    A modern and elegantly decorated dining area with tables and chairs, accented by floral centerpieces.

  • Dining

    A modern dining area with contemporary decor, featuring tables adorned with decorative plants.

  • Kitchen

    Modern kitchen with sleek appliances and ample storage space.

  • Lighting

    A modern office reception area with stylish lighting and a waiting area.

  • Artwork

    A modern dining room with a wooden table, upholstered chairs, and contemporary artwork on the walls.

  • Television

    A modern waiting room with elegant furnishings, including sofas and a chandelier.

  • Chandelier

    A luxurious and elegantly designed lounge area with modern furniture and a chandelier.

  • Appliances

    A modern kitchen with stainless steel appliances and bright lighting.

  • Painting

    A cozy seating area with two chairs, a small table adorned with flowers, and a framed painting on the wall.

  • Exercise Equipment

    A set of parallel bars used for physical therapy and rehabilitation.

  • Office

    A modern and elegantly designed reception area with stylish lighting and comfortable seating.

Bedford Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation in Brooklyn, NY

Bedford Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation is a nursing home community in Brooklyn, NY.

Information last verified:

40 Heyward Street, Brooklyn, NY 11249

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.4 from 115 reviews
5 stars
82
4 stars
15
3 stars
5
2 stars
4
1 stars
9

Overall Review of Bedford Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation

common 32 reviews mention this

Staff care and professionalism stand out

Residents and families repeatedly describe staff as attentive, professional, and kind.

Across the reviews, people consistently say the staff is caring and professional, with many noting they respond to needs promptly. Several residents’ family members mention nurses, therapists, and caregivers being patient and willing to help. A smaller set of reviews contrasts this by describing cases where attention seemed to drop later in a stay or when call-bell response felt slow.

differentiator 12 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy helps recovery

Physical and rehab therapy comes through clearly as a key part of the experience.

Many reviewers link their progress to the therapy team, describing dedicated physical therapists and an individualized plan for recovery. Several families mention improvements after surgery or serious conditions, including getting stronger, regaining confidence, and walking again. A few reviews still recommend the therapy while raising concerns about other day-to-day care elements, like how certain restorative support is handled.

common 14 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness is a frequent plus

Residents and visitors frequently describe the building as clean and well kept.

Cleanliness shows up repeatedly in the reviews, including comments about rooms being spotless, a lack of unpleasant odor, and the facility feeling well maintained. Visitors also describe a pleasant, bright environment and say the facility feels welcoming for both residents and families. On the negative side, at least a couple of reviews raise concerns about cleanliness and hygiene in specific areas and during certain times of day.

differentiator 6 reviews mention this

Jewish programs and kosher dining

Jewish cultural and religious activities are repeatedly mentioned by families.

Several reviews highlight Jewish programs as a meaningful part of daily life, including music events and regular religious services. Families also mention kosher food as a strong point, with some describing it as outstanding or delicious. A review also calls out that access to common-area worship or activities can feel different depending on the resident’s background, so it may be worth asking directly about participation expectations.

caveat 6 reviews mention this

Food quality is mixed

Food reviews range from praised to sharply critical.

Some residents and families say the kosher food is outstanding and that meals are delicious, and others mention comfort around food during their stay. Others report the food was worst or disgusting and say they had to use outside delivery instead. There are also a few more nuanced comments—like food being hit or miss—which suggests taste and satisfaction may vary by person and day.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Attention can feel inconsistent

Some reviews describe lapses in attention, responsiveness, or comfort needs.

While many reviews praise timely assistance, several residents and family members raise concerns about inconsistent follow-through. Comments include discomfort with bed adjustments, call-bell response issues, late diaper changes, and concerns that restorative care was reduced or handled differently. One review also describes periods of reduced attention over longer stays, even though the same reviewer acknowledges strengths earlier on.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 200 resident community capacity 200 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • LaGuardia (7 miles away) LaGuardia (7 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (10 miles away) John F Kennedy International (10 miles away)
  • Newark International (11 miles away) Newark International (11 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • Duane Reade (0.5 miles)
  • Wegmans (1.1 miles)
  • Duane Reade (1.1 miles)
  • Prospect Drugs (1.1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • Duane Reade (1.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.4 miles)

Cafes

  • The West (0.9 miles)
  • East One Coffee Roasters (2.4 miles)
  • Black Stone Roasters (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Herbert Von King Park (0.9 miles)
  • Fort Greene Park (1.1 miles)
  • Domino Park (1.1 miles)
  • East River Park (1.3 miles)
  • East River State Park (1.4 miles)
  • McCarren Park (1.4 miles)
  • Bushwick Inlet Park (1.5 miles)

Transportation

  • MTA Subway - Metropolitan Ave (1 miles)
  • MTA - Dekalb Avenue Subway Station (1.4 miles)
  • LIRR - Atlantic Terminal (1.5 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Jay St/MetroTech (1.6 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Hoyt/Schermerhorn Sts (1.6 miles)
  • MTA Subway - High St/Brooklyn Bridge (1.8 miles)
  • MTA Subway - 7th Ave (1.8 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kimbap Lab (1.1 miles)
  • Subway - 334 Grand St (2 miles)
  • Katz's Deli (2.2 miles)
  • Pier 17 (2.3 miles)
  • Dominique Ansel Bakery (2.9 miles)
  • Daily Provisions (3 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn (1.5 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lower Manhattan (2.7 miles)
  • AMC Kips Bay 15 (3.1 miles)

Hospitals

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital (2.5 miles)
  • VA Medical Center (2.7 miles)
  • Bellevue Hospital Center (2.9 miles)
  • Kings County Hospital Center (3.1 miles)

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