• 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.
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
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.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
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.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEFKOWITZ, SHIMON | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 100% | Dec 6, 2007 |
| LEFKOWITZ, SHIMON | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Dec 6, 2007 |
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