The home failed to properly protect residents’ personal money that was kept by the facility. Cited August 2023 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 570 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
PALM GARDENS CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION
BROOKLYN, NY · Medicare-certified · 240 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has a 2-star overall rating, with low quality measures (1 star) and staffing (2 stars), while health inspections are higher at 3 stars. Reported nurse staffing is 4.53 hours per resident per day, above the 4.1 federal benchmark, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.5296 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 3, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.5296.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.80
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.74
- Nurse aides
- 2.99
- Weekend nursing
- 4.14
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 30%
Registered nurse turnover: 35%
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).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
7.8%6.9%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%1%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
22%22.4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
11.7%6.9%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
13.3%11.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
4%6.8%Worsening
Residents needing more help with daily activities
35.6%29.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
32.7%25%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
7%7.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
3.1%3.7%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
3.4%1%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
19.1%14.2%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
39.1%24.8%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—96.4%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
93.5%96.9%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—72.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
62.1%74.2%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure it was properly licensed and following all required laws, rules, and professional standards. Cited August 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 836 — 42 CFR §483.70(a) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of SHIMON LEFKOWITZ · 5 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 224.3 residents on an average day (93% of 240 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 55 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.