01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2025-12-03 | 7 | 2025-12-03 | 5 |
| Cycle 2 | 2023-08-31 | 6 | 2023-08-31 | 4 |
| Cycle 3 | 2021-06-18 | 3 | 2021-06-18 | 3 |
CMS CCN 3353282026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Palm Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation
615 Avenue C · Brooklyn, NY 11218 · Kings County
Certified beds240CMS provider file
Recent citation rows28current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
28 rows in the current release
0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-12-03 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-292025-12-03 · HEALTHF0577Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-292025-12-03 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-292025-12-03 · HEALTHF0725Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-292025-12-03 · HEALTHF0732Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-292025-12-03 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-292025-12-03 · HEALTHF0812Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-01-292025-12-03 · FIREK0131Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-172025-12-03 · FIREK0161Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-172025-12-03 · FIREK0211Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-172025-12-03 · FIREK0351Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-172025-12-03 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-11-172023-08-31 · HEALTHF0570Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-232023-08-31 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-232023-08-31 · HEALTHF0688Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-232023-08-31 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-232023-08-31 · HEALTHF0756Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-232023-08-31 · HEALTHF0758Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-232023-08-31 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-182023-08-31 · FIREK0351Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-182023-08-31 · FIREK0374Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-182023-08-31 · FIREK0915Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-11-182023-08-30 · HEALTHF0609Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-08 · complaint2023-08-30 · HEALTHF0836Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-10-08 · complaint03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file. | |||
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- LEFKOWITZ, SHIMONIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100% · since 12/06/2007
- LEFKOWITZ, SHIMONIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 12/06/2007
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours4.34per resident day
RN hours0.79per resident day
Weekend nurse hours4.02per resident day
Staff turnover31.5%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Brooklyn ledger →Other published facilities nearby
Atrium Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing380 beds · CMS overall 4/537 citation rowsBedford Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation200 beds · CMS overall 5/528 citation rowsBensonhurst Center For Rehabilitation & Healthcare200 beds · CMS overall 5/524 citation rowsBoro Park Center For Rehabilitation And Healthcare510 beds · CMS overall 2/536 citation rowsBrooklyn Center For Rehabilitation And Residential281 beds · CMS overall 2/535 citation rowsBrooklyn Gardens Nursing & Rehabilitation Center240 beds · CMS overall 3/535 citation rowsBrooklyn United Methodist Church Home120 beds · CMS overall 1/551 citation rowsBrooklyn-Queens Nursing Home140 beds · CMS overall 3/540 citation rows