PALM GARDENS CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION
615 AVENUE C, BROOKLYN, NY 11218 · CCN 335328
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Quality measures
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 240
- Avg residents/day
- 231.2
- Phone
- 7186333300
Inspection history vs New York & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New York avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-12-03 | 7 | 7.7 | 9.5 | -0.7 better |
| 2 | 2023-08-31 | 6 | 6.1 | 9.8 | -0.1 better |
| 3 | 2021-06-18 | 3 | 5.7 | 9.3 | -2.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 1 |
| Nursing and physician services | 2 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.48 | 28.6% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.83 | 35.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 2.82 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- SHIMON LEFKOWITZ
- Facilities in chain
- 5
- Chain avg overall
- 2.80 / 5
Inspection citations (16)
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2026-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2026-01-29
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2026-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2026-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2026-01-29
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2026-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-12-03 · Health · corrected 2026-01-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.2023-08-31 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-08-31 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide 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.2023-08-31 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-08-31 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2023-08-31 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2023-08-31 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-08-30 · Health · corrected 2023-10-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0836Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.2023-08-30 · Health · corrected 2023-10-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2021-06-18 · Health · corrected 2021-08-12
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEFKOWITZ, SHIMON | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 2007-12-06 |
| LEFKOWITZ, SHIMON | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2007-12-06 |
Other facilities in BROOKLYN
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.