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Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Brooklyn, NY

Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a nursing home community in Brooklyn, NY.

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2840 Knapp Street, Brooklyn, NY 11235

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

4.5 from 116 reviews
5 stars
86
4 stars
20
3 stars
0
2 stars
2
1 stars
8

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Overall Review of Sheepshead Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

common 43 reviews mention this

Staff friendliness and professionalism

Residents and families commonly describe the staff as courteous, kind, and professional.

Across reviews, visitors repeatedly say the staff is friendly and attentive, including nurses, aides, therapists, and social workers. Many comments focus on how supported residents feel day-to-day, and several families thank named staff members for compassion and responsiveness. A few reviews also mention staff not communicating well or not meeting expectations, but the dominant theme is positive staff interactions.

common 26 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Many reviewers emphasize how clean and well maintained the facility feels.

A large share of reviews describe the building as immaculate, spotless, and clean in common areas and restrooms. Multiple visitors comment on the facility looking modern and hotel-like, and one reviewer notes staff handled a cleanliness issue promptly after it was reported. While there are a few negative comments about cleanliness, most of the feedback is strongly in favor of the condition of the facility.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Food quality is a recurring complaint

Several reviewers say the food quality, including puréed meals, is not meeting expectations.

Some residents and families mention disliking the meals, with one reviewer calling the food awful and another describing trouble with puréed food. Another review notes food could be better, framing it as a weakness common to institutional settings. Even in otherwise positive experiences, these food comments show up as the main day-to-day dissatisfaction.

caveat 2 reviews mention this

Communication about medical needs

A couple of reviews raise concerns about communication with families.

Two reviewers describe difficulty getting help or information when requesting records or reaching staff by phone. One comment focuses on medical records not being returned, while another emphasizes delays in updates during a health emergency. These reviews contrast with many others that describe staff as attentive and responsive, but they are specific about problems contacting or updating family members.

common 2 reviews mention this

Convenient nearby transit and pharmacies

The location supports easy access to transit and everyday services nearby.

Reviews mention the facility being straightforward to get to, and the surrounding area includes transit options and pharmacy locations within a few miles. That combination can make it easier for visitors to handle errands and transportation while a loved one is in care.

How we summarize

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

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

  • John F Kennedy International (9 miles away) John F Kennedy International (9 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (14 miles away) LaGuardia (14 miles away)
  • Newark International (14 miles away) Newark International (14 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

Transportation

  • MTA Subway - Sheepshead Bay (1.2 miles)
  • MTA Subway - W 8th St/NY Aquarium (2.4 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Coney Island/Stillwell Ave (2.7 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Bay Parkway (3.2 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Church Ave (4.8 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Prospect Park (5.5 miles)
  • MTA Subway - 59th St (5.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (1.2 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.4 miles)
  • Pathmark (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • Duane Reade (4.2 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.7 miles)
  • Duane Reade (5.1 miles)

Restaurants

  • Sugar Bowl (2.2 miles)
  • Paul's Daughter (2.6 miles)
  • Ruby's Bar & Grill (2.7 miles)
  • L & B Spumoni Gardens (2.7 miles)
  • """"""Nathan's Famous"""""" (2.7 miles)
  • Nathan's Famous (2.7 miles)
  • Coney Island Brewing Co (2.8 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kings County Hospital Center (5 miles)
  • Maimonides Medical Center (5.1 miles)
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Brooklyn Methodist Hospital (6.2 miles)
  • NYU Langone Hospital Brooklyn (6.3 miles)

Parks

  • Sunset Park (5.7 miles)
  • Herbert Von King Park (7.3 miles)
  • Fort Greene Park (7.7 miles)
  • Louis Valentino Jr Park & Pier (7.8 miles)
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park Pier 6 (8.2 miles)
  • Brooklyn Heights Promenade (8.5 miles)
  • Brooklyn Bridge Park (8.7 miles)

Physicians

  • Leading Lasik Center (5.8 miles)
  • Costco Optical (6.3 miles)

Cafes

  • Judy's (5.9 miles)
  • East One Coffee Roasters (7.5 miles)
  • The West (8.8 miles)

Theaters

  • Alamo Drafthouse Downtown Brooklyn (7.8 miles)

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