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HomeNew YorkPalm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

615 Avenue C, Brooklyn, NY 112187186333300
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
240
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 240 certified beds with an average of 231.2 residents per day (96% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Aug 31, 2023)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 4.48 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 28.6%

• Part of the Shimon Lefkowitz chain (5 facilities)

Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Brooklyn, New York with 240 certified beds. It has been operating since 1971. The facility scored below average compared to New York facilities.

Beds
240
Avg Residents/Day
231.2
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Jun 1, 1971
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Kings
Last Inspection
Aug 31, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
32.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0570Potential for Harm

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Survey: Aug 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Aug 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0688Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Aug 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Aug 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 31, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Jun 18, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0836Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 30, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Apr 5, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 5, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0758Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 5, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.98 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.83 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing4.48 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total4.03 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.05 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
28.6%
RN Turnover
35.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Individual
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (2)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
LEFKOWITZ, SHIMON5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Dec 6, 2007
LEFKOWITZ, SHIMONOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ADec 6, 2007

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?▾
Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation had any health inspection violations?▾
Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 31, 2023). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?▾
Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation provides 4.48 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.83 RN hours, 0.68 LPN hours, and 2.98 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 28.6%.
How many beds does Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation have?▾
Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has 240 certified beds with an average of 231.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Individual owned and is part of the Shimon Lefkowitz chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?▾
Yes, there are 39 other nursing homes in Brooklyn, New York with an average rating of 3.5/5. You can compare all facilities on the Brooklyn nursing homes page.

Part of Shimon Lefkowitz

This chain operates 5 facilities. View all →