Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
615 Avenue C · Brooklyn, NY · 11218 · 7186333300
240 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Shimon Lefkowitz
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 1 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.53 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.80 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 30% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C December 3, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C December 3, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected January 29, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F August 31, 2023
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2023
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected October 23, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 8, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected October 8, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 18, 2021
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected August 12, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335328 · certified since June 1, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.