Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitati
Flushing, NY · Medicare-certified · 278 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026·
★★★★★5 of 5 overall
Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation in Flushing, NY has an overall 5-star rating, with strong quality measures and health inspection scores but a low 2-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 2.97 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: April 1, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9739.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.61
Licensed practical nurses
0.32
Nurse aides
2.05
Weekend nursing
2.74
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 25%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.6%9%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.7%1.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4%3.8%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
7.8%6.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.3%9.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
3.5%8.1%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.6%11.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.2%0.7%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.3%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
20.8%10.5%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
88.5%79.7%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.7%93.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—67.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
54.2%61%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited September 2019 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited September 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited September 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Part of EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP · 33 homes · 2.5 stars avg
Occupancy
261.5 residents on an average day (94% of 278 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 51 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.