Palm Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
Brooklyn, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335328) · 240 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 633-3300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Palm Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Palm Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation reports 4.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 31.5%. CMS gives it a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Palm Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Palm Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation is a 240-bed skilled nursing facility in Brooklyn, Kings County, New York, with an average daily census of 232.1 residents. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been certified since June 1971. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Palm Gardens holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3 stars, staffing rating of 2 stars, and quality measure (QM) rating of 1 star.
CMS reports total nurse staffing of 4.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.5%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials on record.
Palm Gardens is part of a chain associated with Shimon Lefkowitz, comprising 5 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.8 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as reported for this facility; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Palm Gardens has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Palm Gardens accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 31.5%; the CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Palm Gardens is certified for 240 beds with an average daily census of 232.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of a chain associated with Shimon Lefkowitz, which includes 5 facilities with an average rating of 2.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since June 1, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — which combine into the overall score; Palm Gardens scores 3, 2, and 1 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines like short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 7186333300 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7186333300 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335328?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.