Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and RehabilitationCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 615 Avenue C, Brooklyn, NY 11218
- CCN
- 335328
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Certified beds
- 240
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
- Residents per day
- 232
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 3 Dec 2025. The latest survey cycle has 7 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New York is 7. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Kings County median | New York median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 4.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 2 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 1 | 5.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 40 homes in the county, 593 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | New York median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 3 Dec 2025 | 7 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 31 Aug 2023 | 6 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 3 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | C | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | C | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
| 3 Dec 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jan 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 6 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | F | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0688 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
| 31 Aug 2023 | F0758 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 23 Oct 2023 |
Survey cycle 3: 3 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 30 Aug 2023 | F0836 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 Oct 2023 |
| 18 Jun 2021 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 12 Aug 2021 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | New York median | New York average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 4.34 | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.79 | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.71 | 0.76 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.83 | 2.15 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 4.02 | 3.10 | 3.18 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 31.5%
- Nurse staff turnover, New York median
- 38.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 38.2%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 29.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 6.6% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 3.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 27.4% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 22.0% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.9% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- For-profit, limited liability company
- Legal business name
- Palm Gardens Care Center LLC
- Chain
- Chain name not shown
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons. CMS lists this home in a chain that has the name of a person, so the site shows no chain name and no chain page.
Other homes in Kings County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Caton Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, LLC | Brooklyn | 4 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 16 Aug 2024 | |
| Ditmas Park Care Center | Brooklyn | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 28 Aug 2024 | |
| The Monarch at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing | Brooklyn | 5 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 14 Aug 2025 | |
| The Heritage Rehabilitation and Health Care Center | Brooklyn | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 15 May 2025 | |
| Boro Park Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Brooklyn | 2 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 6 May 2024 | |
| Norwegian Christian Home and Health Center | Brooklyn | 4 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 16 Aug 2024 | |
| Dr Susan Smith McKinney Nursing and Rehabilitation | Brooklyn | 5 of 5 | 2 | $0 | 3 Oct 2024 | |
| Rutland Nursing Home, Inc | Brooklyn | 3 of 5 | 14 | $55,231 | 31 Mar 2025 | |
| Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | Brooklyn | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 10 Apr 2025 | |
| Bensonhurst Center for Rehabilitation & Healthcare | Brooklyn | 5 of 5 | 5 | $0 | 31 Jan 2025 | |
| Crown Heights Center for Nursing and Rehabilitatio | Brooklyn | 3 of 5 | 17 | $0 | 19 Dec 2024 | |
| Oxford Nursing Home | Brooklyn | 5 of 5 | 3 | $0 | 9 Sep 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (CCN 335328). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/palm-gardens-center-for-nursing-and-rehabilitation-brooklyn-ny-335328/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 3 Dec 2025. It was a standard survey. It gave 7 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 31 Aug 2023.
- Who operates Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as for-profit, limited liability company. CMS lists the home in a chain that has the name of a person. This site does not show that name. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in New York as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.