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YONKERS GARDENS CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHAB Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (YONKERS, New York)

115 SOUTH BROADWAY, YONKERS, New York 10701

Phone: 9143787358

CMS Overall:1/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
200
Avg Residents/Day
193.4
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Westchester
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing2/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.590.73-0.14
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.113.69-0.58
CMS Staffing Rating2/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover24.0%40.3%-

Health Citation History

52 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-12Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Pharmacy 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Environmental DeficienciesMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Resident Rights DeficienciesProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssess the resident when there is a significant change in conditionD – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure each resident receives an accurate assessment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Pharmacy 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
2026-02-12Administration DeficienciesHave a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Administration DeficienciesHave the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyD – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-09-16Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-28Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2025-05-28Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-28Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-28Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-03Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-03Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-03Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-03Nursing 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
2025-01-03Environmental DeficienciesMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-03Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-03Administration DeficienciesConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.J – Immediate Jeopardy
2024-02-07Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-07Nursing 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
2024-02-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-07Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-07Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-07Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-07Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-07Administration DeficienciesAdminister the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-02-07Administration DeficienciesHire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-15Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-15Pharmacy 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
2023-08-15Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-15Infection Control DeficienciesDesignate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-15Infection Control DeficienciesEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Resident Rights DeficienciesProvide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesAssure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.D – Moderate Harm Potential

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Fire Safety Citation History

37 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-02-12Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Electrical DeficienciesEnsure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Egress DeficienciesProvide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Smoke 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
2026-02-12Smoke DeficienciesInstall an approved automatic sprinkler system.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Services DeficienciesInstall properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-02-12Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-15Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-15Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-15Smoke 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
2023-08-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-08-15Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-08-15Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesList the names and contact information of those in the facility.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2019-05-22Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Smoke 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
2019-05-22Services DeficienciesEnsure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Egress DeficienciesInstall emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Smoke DeficienciesEnsure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Miscellaneous DeficienciesTo conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Electrical DeficienciesEnsure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2019-05-22Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesInclude a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2019-05-22Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesAddress subsistence needs for staff and patients.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2019-05-22Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesConduct testing and exercise requirements.C – Minimal Harm Potential
2019-05-22Emergency Preparedness DeficienciesImplement emergency and standby power systems.C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$98,914
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
2
Number of Fines
2
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2025-05-28Fine$61,636-
2024-02-07Fine$37,278-

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