Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home · Brooklyn, NY

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number335328

Contact & location

615 Avenue C
Brooklyn, NY 11218
Kings County
Phone
(718) 633-3300
ZIP code
11218 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
240
Residents per day
232.1 (97% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Palm Gardens Care Center LLC
Chain
Shimon Lefkowitz (5 facilities, avg 2.8★)
Medicare certified since
June 1, 1971
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 1/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
4.34 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.79 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.71 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.83 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
4.02 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
31.5 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
38.2 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
December 3, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
16 health · 12 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-03 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-29
2025-12-03 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-29
2025-12-03 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-29
2025-12-03 Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-29
2025-12-03 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-29
2025-12-03 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-29
2025-12-03 Post nurse staffing information every day.
F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 C
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-29
2023-08-31 Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
F0570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-23
2023-08-31 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-23
2023-08-31 Provide 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.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-23
2023-08-31 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-23
2023-08-31 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-23
2023-08-31 Implement 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-23
2023-08-30 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-08
2023-08-30 Ensure 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.
F0836 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-08
2021-06-18 Ensure 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-08-12

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Lefkowitz, Shimon (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100%
Lefkowitz, Shimon (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?

Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation have?

It has 240 certified beds and cares for about 232 residents per day.

Has Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?

It is part of Shimon Lefkowitz and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?

(718) 633-3300. The facility is located at 615 Avenue C, Brooklyn, NY 11218.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.