Oxford Nursing Home

    144 S Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY 11217
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Outstanding rehab restored mother's independence

    I was very pleased with the attentive, professional staff - nurses, CNAs and therapists went above and beyond. Rehab was outstanding; my mother regained strength, returned home breathing on room air and using a rollator after thoughtful care. The facility was clean and well maintained, reception and case managers were responsive, and I'd recommend this center for compassionate, competent short-term rehab and nursing care.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.18·(119)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.1
    • Staff

      4.3
    • Meals

      2.6
    • Amenities

      2.0
    • Value

      2.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, attentive nursing staff
    • High-quality rehabilitation and daily therapy (7-day services)
    • Supportive discharge planning and case management
    • Welcoming front-desk and reception staff
    • Engaging recreation and social activities
    • Physician and nurse-practitioner clinical oversight
    • Low nurse-to-patient ratios enabling individualized care
    • Responsive CNAs and therapy technicians
    • Accessible visiting and admission procedures
    • Helpful customer service and family communication

    Cons

    • Aging, ward-style physical plant and outdated infrastructure
    • Overcrowded shared rooms with limited in-room bathrooms
    • Sanitation and odor concerns in some areas
    • Pest-control concerns in some units
    • Inconsistent staff professionalism and conduct
    • Gaps in clinical-incident response and family notification
    • Inconsistent infection-control and hand-hygiene practices
    • Limited meal variety and inconsistent food quality
    • Variable administrative responsiveness and billing practices
    • Language-access limitations for non-English speakers
    • Insufficient modernization of facilities and amenities

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a mixed but consistent pattern: clinical care and rehabilitation services are frequently singled out as strengths, while the facility’s physical plant and some operational practices draw recurring concern. Many families describe marked functional improvement for residents after admission—notably mobility gains, reduced oxygen needs, and successful discharge home—attributed to attentive nursing, engaged CNAs, and a robust therapy program that often provides seven-day services. Individual staff members and roles (discharge coordinators, social services, physicians, and FNPs) receive repeated positive mention for supportive communication and practical assistance with transitions.

    Staff quality is the most consistently positive theme. Reviewers commonly note compassionate, responsive nurses and therapy teams who provide hands-on support and individualized attention. Front-desk and reception staff are repeatedly described as welcoming, and recreation programming and social activities are reported as energetic and well-staffed. These strengths appear to translate into good short-term clinical outcomes for many residents, especially around rehabilitation and recovery after falls or hospital stays.

    Operational and administrative patterns are more variable. Several families report timely, helpful case management and clear discharge coordination, while others describe delayed or insufficient communication—particularly around clinical incidents and hospital transfers. There are also recurring comments about inconsistent professionalism across shifts and occasional lapses in responsiveness. A subset of reviews raise concerns about billing practices and administrative responsiveness, indicating variability in the admissions and post-discharge administrative experience.

    The physical environment is a clear area of concern. Multiple reviewers describe an older, ward-style layout with crowded shared rooms, limited private bathrooms, and dated furnishings and equipment. These conditions are linked to practical inconveniences—limited privacy, constrained visitor seating, and accessibility challenges such as insufficient elevators and parking. Related operational themes include sanitation and odor concerns in some areas, pest-control issues in units, and inconsistent adherence to infection-control and hand-hygiene practices according to family observations.

    Dining and daily living offerings present a mixed picture. Recreation and therapy are frequently praised, but meal variety and culinary quality receive negative comments, with limited menu choices and inconsistent meal experiences noted. Language-access limitations (for example, Cantonese services) and uneven staff communication with non-English-speaking families are additional operational gaps highlighted.

    Notable patterns for prospective residents and families: the facility appears capable of delivering strong rehabilitative and nursing care, particularly when staffed with experienced therapists and dedicated nurses. However, those strengths coexist with an aging physical plant and operational inconsistencies that can affect comfort, privacy, and administrative interactions. When evaluating this facility, families should weigh the demonstrated clinical and therapy capabilities against the infrastructure limitations and variability in administrative and infection-control practices. Asking about unit layout, room occupancy, language services, pest-control procedures, staffing patterns by shift, and protocols for family notification during clinical incidents will help clarify whether the facility’s strengths align with a specific resident’s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    5·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    Oxford Nursing Home is located at 144 S Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY, 11217.

    About Oxford Nursing Home

    Oxford Nursing Home sits at 144 S Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY, and has been caring for seniors since 1958, so it's been part of the neighborhood for a long time, and you'll find they have about 11 to 50 employees, including folks like Jennifer Fitzsimmons, who holds several degrees, Anthony Torres who helps with security, and Eden Dorielan, along with a staff nurse, Unica Brutus-Angel, BSN-RN, who also works at Lincoln Hospital, and you know, people come here when they need extra help, maybe if they've got physical or mental health conditions, because the nursing home focuses on long-term care, with close medical support day and night, and there's always someone around if you need personal or nursing care, plus they've got memory care services for people who struggle with memory issues, and they also offer respite care for short-term stays, which can help families who need a break, then on top of the usual nursing home care, they do extended care for people with complex or long-lasting needs, and their staff really seems to work hard to keep the place safe and respectful, making sure everyone keeps their sense of dignity, and you'll find mental health services there too, with psychiatrists and psychoanalysts available, along with rehabilitation services, so people recovering from things like broken legs or sternum injuries can get proper help, and they say their goal is to keep a warm and nurturing environment where folks feel at home, so it's the kind of place that tries to help residents feel cared for and respected as individuals, and if you want to know more, there's a website you can look at, but that's what can be said plain and simple about Oxford Nursing Home in Brooklyn.

    People often ask...

    Oxford Nursing Home offers assisted living, memory care, continuing care retirement community, and skilled nursing.

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    Yes, Oxford Nursing Home allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 144 S Oxford St, Brooklyn, NY 11217.

    No, Oxford Nursing Home does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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