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Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing And Rehab Center in Brooklyn, NY

Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing And Rehab Center is a nursing home community in Brooklyn, NY.

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Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing And Rehab Center

594 Albany Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11203

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Overall Review of Dr Susan Smith Mckinney Nursing And Rehab Center

common 37 reviews mention this

Staff care feels uneven

Residents describe both attentive, respectful care and serious lapses in how patients are treated.

Many reviews highlight caring, respectful staff members, with families praising therapists, nurses, and other team members for professionalism and good day-to-day support. Several residents also describe strong rehabilitation help, cleanliness while visiting, and staff who manage problems quickly. At the same time, other reviewers report neglect, harsh or unprofessional behavior, and unsafe conditions like being left without help for long stretches. The result is a consistently mixed picture of staffing quality and reliability.

caveat 7 reviews mention this

Communication is a frequent issue

Several families struggle to reach the facility or get clear answers.

Multiple reviews complain that calls go unanswered or that messages do not get returned, making it hard to confirm a loved one’s status. A few families also describe difficulty coordinating with social work or supervisors about discharge planning, including concerns about delays and getting the right home-care choice. Some reviewers say they receive inconsistent answers when trying to reach their family member. Overall, timely communication appears to be a recurring frustration.

common 9 reviews mention this

Cleanliness gets strong praise

Many reviewers specifically call out the facility’s cleanliness and upkeep.

Several residents and families describe the building as clean and well kept, including reduced concerns about odors during visits. Others add praise for maintenance and housekeeping, and a number of reviews connect the clean environment with feeling comfortable about care. A smaller set of reviewers raise cleanliness-related safety concerns, including complaints about how rooms and related items were handled. So while cleanliness is often praised, there are also notable exceptions.

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Rehab therapy is decisive

Therapy support is described as either a turning point or a major shortcoming.

Some reviews credit the therapy team with real progress, including walking again and feeling mentally ready for rehabilitation work. Families also describe therapists as kind, patient, and engaged, and they mention rehabilitation steps toward discharge. Other reviewers describe the opposite experience, saying therapy was inadequate or not delivered as ordered, and that progress stalled. There are also concerns in a few accounts about infection and treatment management during the rehab stay, which further affects how people evaluate the rehab program.

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Nearby hospitals and transit

The surrounding area includes hospitals and public transit within a few miles.

Several nearby options include hospitals and transportation, which can matter for care coordination and getting to appointments. Reviews vary widely on overall communication and follow-through, so having nearby access may be especially important for families trying to stay informed and involved. For everyday convenience, nearby pharmacies and parks are also listed within a few miles.

How we summarize

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Features

Housing

  • 320 resident community capacity 320 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

  • John F Kennedy International (9 miles away) John F Kennedy International (9 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (9 miles away) LaGuardia (9 miles away)
  • Newark International (12 miles away) Newark International (12 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

Hospitals

  • Kings County Hospital Center (0.3 miles)
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital (2.1 miles)
  • Maimonides Medical Center (3.3 miles)
  • NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn (4.3 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (0.9 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1 miles)
  • Duane Reade (1.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (1.6 miles)
  • Rite Aid (1.7 miles)
  • Pathmark (1.7 miles)
  • Duane Reade (1.7 miles)

Transportation

  • MTA Subway - Prospect Park (1.2 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Franklin Avenue-Medgar Evers College (1.2 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Church Ave (1.3 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Grand Army Plaza (2 miles)
  • MTA Subway - 7th Ave (2.1 miles)
  • MTA - Broadway Junction Subway Station (2.3 miles)
  • LIRR - Atlantic Terminal (2.6 miles)

Parks

  • Herbert Von King Park (2.1 miles)
  • Fort Greene Park (2.9 miles)
  • Sunset Park (3.5 miles)
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 (3.9 miles)
  • Brooklyn Heights Promenade (4 miles)
  • East River Park (4.1 miles)
  • Domino Park (4.1 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn (3.1 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lower Manhattan (4.9 miles)

Cafes

  • East One Coffee Roasters (3.3 miles)
  • Judy's (3.5 miles)
  • The West (3.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Costco Optical (3.6 miles)
  • Leading Lasik Center (5.3 miles)

Restaurants

  • Kimbap Lab (4.1 miles)
  • Brooklyn Crab (4.2 miles)
  • Pier 17 (4.5 miles)
  • Subway - 334 Grand St (4.8 miles)
  • L & B Spumoni Gardens (5 miles)
  • Katz's Deli (5 miles)

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