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Hopkins Center for Rehab & Healthcare in Brooklyn, NY

Hopkins Center for Rehab & Healthcare is a nursing home community in Brooklyn, NY.

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  • Interior

    A spacious and modern lobby area with stylish furniture and elegant chandeliers.
  • Decor

    A modern hotel lobby with elegant seating and chandeliers.
  • Building

    A brick building with multiple windows and trees in the foreground.
  • Windows

    A modern and spacious hotel lobby with elegant chandeliers, comfortable sofas, and a patterned carpet.
  • Dining

    A modern dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a minimalist interior design.
  • Lighting

    A modern elevator lobby with sleek lighting and tile flooring, featuring a waiting area with large windows.
  • Seating Area

    A modern hotel lobby with elegant seating and bright chandeliers.
  • Patio

    A cozy outdoor patio with colorful jars displayed on a wooden platform, surrounded by chairs and tables under a shaded area with brick walls.
  • Lobby

    A spacious, modern lobby area with a chandelier, tables, and chairs near large windows.
  • Chandelier

    A modern lobby area featuring elegant sofas, chandeliers, and a patterned carpet.
  • Office

    A modern reception area with sleek design and ambient lighting.
  • Healthcare

    Hopkins Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare logo.
  • Bright Lighting

    A modern elevator lobby with bright lighting and wooden flooring.
  • Reception

    A modern reception desk in a lobby with elegant interior design.

155 Dean St, Brooklyn, NY 11217

To contact a resident: (718) 694-6700

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

4.5 from 102 reviews
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Overall Review of Hopkins Center for Rehab & Healthcare

differentiator 5 reviews mention this

Fine-dining style meals stand out

Residents describe dining as a standout, including a restaurant-style program served in a dining room.

Dining comes up repeatedly as a bright spot, with multiple residents describing a dining-room program that feels more like restaurant service than a cafeteria experience. Several reviews specifically mention “fine dining,” and others compare the best meals to what they saw at other places. One resident also flags dietary inconsistency, saying some days they had to buy their own food when trays didn’t meet expectations.

  • A modern dining room with neatly arranged tables and chairs, featuring a minimalist interior design.
  • A neatly arranged dining area with elegant tables and chairs, featuring large windows allowing natural light to fill the space.
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Rehab therapy helps residents recover

Physical and occupational therapy are described as focused, productive, and supportive during recovery.

A number of reviews highlight therapy results and the day-to-day work of PT and OT, including help with walking and regaining independence after injury or hospitalization. Residents also describe the therapy teams as attentive and engaged, and some note how therapy fits both physical goals and encouragement. While overall feedback on rehab is strong, a few reviews raise broader staffing or care concerns that affect how well recovery feels during the stay.

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Staff kindness and responsiveness

Many residents and families report staff members are attentive, respectful, and quick to respond to concerns.

Across the reviews, families frequently praise communication and responsiveness, including staff taking time to answer questions and support residents and caregivers during a difficult process. Multiple reviews also mention warmth and a friendly environment, along with staff working to keep residents comfortable and safe. At the same time, a smaller set of reviews describe neglect or unkind behavior, including examples related to missed care needs and concerns about adequate support.

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Care and environment concerns appear

A minority of reviews describe serious problems with care consistency and the facility’s condition.

Some residents and visitors report experiences that go beyond ordinary complaints, including descriptions of being left without timely help, issues with cleanliness on specific hallways or rooms, and concerns about dignity. Other reviews point to outdated building conditions and say the facility needs significant improvement. One additional theme is difficulty with personal property, with a review describing missing or misplaced items during the stay.

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Clean, welcoming spaces for visits

Many reviews emphasize cleanliness and a generally comfortable, welcoming feel in shared spaces.

A frequent positive theme is that the facility looks clean and well kept, with reviews describing clean rooms, an open lobby, and a pleasant overall atmosphere. Several visitors also mention efforts to keep residents comfortable and get them out of their rooms, which ties to how they experience day-to-day life there. There are also a few contrary mentions about odors and cleanliness problems in specific areas, but the majority of comments describe cleanliness positively.

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Unit transitions and screening

Some reviews mention screening and check-in processes, but also note gaps in day-of-visit or unit handling.

A couple of reviews describe a smooth, thorough check-in or screening process for visitors, including protective measures and careful logging. At least one other review raises concerns about operational details during a visit, including process gaps that affected how the visit felt in practice.

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Features

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Transportation

  • LaGuardia (9 miles away) LaGuardia (9 miles away)
  • Newark International (9 miles away) Newark International (9 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (11 miles away) John F Kennedy International (11 miles away)

Nearby Places of Interest

This part of Brooklyn, New York, offers convenient access to public transportation, pharmacies, theaters, cafes, parks, hospitals, restaurants, and physicians. With multiple subway stations within a short distance, getting around the city is easy. The area boasts a variety of dining options ranging from casual eateries to upscale establishments like Katz's Deli. Seniors will appreciate the proximity to healthcare facilities such as NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital and NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy nearby parks like Fort Greene Park and Brooklyn Bridge Park for leisurely walks or picnics. Overall, this neighborhood provides a vibrant and diverse community with plenty of amenities for seniors to explore and enjoy in their retirement years.

Transportation

  • MTA Subway - Hoyt/Schermerhorn Sts (0.2 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Jay St/MetroTech (0.4 miles)
  • MTA - Dekalb Avenue Subway Station (0.4 miles)
  • LIRR - Atlantic Terminal (0.5 miles)
  • MTA Subway - High St/Brooklyn Bridge (0.9 miles)
  • MTA Subway - 7th Ave (1 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Grand Army Plaza (1.1 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Duane Reade (0.3 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.4 miles)
  • Rite Aid (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.6 miles)
  • CVS Speciality (0.7 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (0.7 miles)
  • Wegmans (0.9 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn (0.4 miles)
  • Alamo Drafthouse Cinema Lower Manhattan (1.8 miles)

Cafes

  • East One Coffee Roasters (0.6 miles)
  • The West (2.6 miles)
  • Judy's (2.7 miles)
  • Black Stone Roasters (3.4 miles)

Parks

  • Fort Greene Park (0.7 miles)
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 (0.8 miles)
  • Brooklyn Heights Promenade (0.9 miles)
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park (1.2 miles)
  • Governors Island (1.6 miles)
  • Louis Valentino Jr Park & Pier (1.6 miles)
  • East River Park (1.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital (1.4 miles)
  • Kings County Hospital Center (3.1 miles)
  • NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn (3.3 miles)
  • Maimonides Medical Center (3.3 miles)
  • VA Medical Center (3.5 miles)

Restaurants

  • Pier 17 (1.5 miles)
  • Brooklyn Crab (1.7 miles)
  • Subway - 334 Grand St (2.1 miles)
  • Katz's Deli (2.5 miles)
  • Kimbap Lab (2.5 miles)
  • Dominique Ansel Bakery (2.8 miles)
  • Surf City Bar (3.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Costco Optical (2.4 miles)

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