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PALM GARDENS CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION

615 AVENUE C, BROOKLYN, NY 11218
Score: 42 / 100

CMS data shows Palm Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation earning a D grade with a score of 42/100, placing it below most facilities in New York. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Palm Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation provides above-average staffing with 4.48 total nurse hours per resident per day. Higher staffing levels are generally associated with better care outcomes and more attentive staff.

Recent inspections identified 16 deficiencies at Palm Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 15 / 25 pts
3 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 3 / 15 pts
1 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.48 3.8 Above Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.83 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.68 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.98 2.4 Above Average
Weekend Total Nursing 4.03 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.67 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

16
Total Deficiencies
Dec 2, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 2 Minor 🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0812 Severity E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0550 Severity D
    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0695 Severity D
    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
    Dec 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity D
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Dec 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 20.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 0.9% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 8.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 9.0% 2.5% Worse
ADL decline (daily activities) 32.9% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 11.4% 7.5% Worse
New/worsened incontinence 15.9% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 42 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 3★ → 15 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 1★ → 3 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certified Beds
240
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 2, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7