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Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Brooklyn, New York)

615 Avenue C, Brooklyn, New York 11218

Phone: 7186333300

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
240
Avg Residents/Day
230.8
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Kings
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5
Health3/5
Staffing2/5
Quality1/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.850.73+0.12
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day4.323.69+0.64
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover29.9%40.3%-

Health Citation History

14 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-03Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-03Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-03Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-03Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-03Resident Rights DeficienciesAllow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-12-03Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesPost nurse staffing information every day.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-08-31Resident Rights DeficienciesAssure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-31Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-31Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-31Pharmacy Service DeficienciesProvide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-31Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-31Pharmacy Service DeficienciesImplement 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 – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-18Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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 – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

12 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2025-12-03Egress DeficienciesKeep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-03Construction DeficienciesMeet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-03Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-03Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-03Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-31Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper power supply for life support equipment.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-31Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-31Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-31Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-18Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-18Smoke DeficienciesEnsure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2021-06-18Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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