Flushing, NY

Cypress Garden Center For Nursing And Rehab

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 5 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

139 66 35th Avenue, Flushing, NY

(718) 961-5300

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

278

Certified beds

Average residents

271

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Excelsior Care Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1975-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.61

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.32

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.97

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.66

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

51%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

24%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.4	1.7 0.3 pts better	1.9 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	0.6	1.3 0.7 pts better	1.8 1.2 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.0%	91.2% 6.8 pts better	93.4% 4.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	98.0%	95.3% 2.7 pts better	95.5% 2.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.2%	3.0% 0.8 pts better	3.3% 1.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	83.2%	18.5% 64.7 pts worse	11.4% 71.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	8.3%	6.1% 2.2 pts worse	5.4% 2.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	17.0%	13.5% 3.5 pts worse	19.6% 2.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	10.4%	14.8% 4.4 pts better	16.7% 6.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	4.8%	15.1% 10.3 pts better	16.3% 11.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	5.7%	15.5% 9.8 pts better	14.9% 9.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.1%	0.6% 0.5 pts better	1.0% 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.2%	1.4% 1.2 pts better	1.7% 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	20.7%	20.8% 0.1 pts better	19.8% 0.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	4.2%	6.9% 2.7 pts better	5.1% 0.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	60.1%	76.7% 16.6 pts worse	81.7% 21.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	8.4%	9.7% 1.3 pts better	12.0% 3.6 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.8%	1.2% 0.4 pts better	1.6% 0.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	67.7%	78.8% 11.1 pts worse	79.7% 12 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	18.1%	20.6% 2.5 pts better	23.9% 5.8 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-09-23 · Fire 2024-09-23

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-07-05 · Fire 2022-07-05

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-09-23 · Fire 2019-09-23

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-11-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-11-22

B · Minimal harm 2024-09-23

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-11-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-05

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-09-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-05

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2022-07-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-05

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2022-07-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-05

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-07-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-05

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2022-08-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-05

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2022-07-12

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-01

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-03-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2024-11-22

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2024-11-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-11-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-11-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-09-23

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2024-11-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-07-05

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2022-08-22

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-23

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2019-10-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-23

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor 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.

Corrected 2019-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-23

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2019-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-23

F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2019-10-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-23

F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2019-11-07

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-09-23

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-10-31

Penalties and ownership