5 of 5 stars overall. NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur has strong staffing and quality ratings (both 5 of 5), health inspection at 4 of 5, reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (4.35 vs. 4.1 hours per resident per day), and no fines in the last 24 months; recent inspection citations included care planning and accident-hazard supervision issues.
Last inspection: December 19, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.3543.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
1.43
Licensed practical nurses
0.35
Nurse aides
2.57
Weekend nursing
3.64
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 22%
Registered nurse turnover: 26%
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
3.1%4.5%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.7%1.7%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9%7.6%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.4%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
2.1%5.3%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.4%13.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
12.9%10%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
0.9%0.5%No change
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0.4%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
14.3%20.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.6%0.6%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
—99.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.8%98.7%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited October 2022 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure residents were free from physical restraints unless they were needed for medical treatment. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 604 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited October 2022 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — S/S: D
Recent history
STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Ownership
Government - City
Chain
Part of NEW YORK CITY HEALTH + HOSPITALS · 5 homes · 4.6 stars avg
Occupancy
282.8 residents on an average day (96% of 295 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.