Franklin Square, NY

Garden Care Center

4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

135 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Square, NY

(516) 775-2100

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Overall

4 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 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

150

Certified beds

Average residents

142

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Benjamin Landa

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1999-08-12

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.49

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.61

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.23

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.92

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

22%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

27%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.6
1.7
0.1 pts better
1.9
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.3
1.3
About the same
1.8
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.6%
91.2%
8.4 pts better
93.4%
6.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.9%
95.3%
1.6 pts better
95.5%
1.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.0%
3.0%
2 pts better
3.3%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 10.1%
18.5%
8.4 pts better
11.4%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.1%
6.1%
3 pts worse
5.4%
3.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 8.6%
13.5%
4.9 pts better
19.6%
11 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.2%
14.8%
5.6 pts better
16.7%
7.5 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 13.9%
15.1%
1.2 pts better
16.3%
2.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.8%
15.5%
4.7 pts better
14.9%
4.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.4%
0.6%
0.2 pts better
1.0%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.5%
1.4%
1.1 pts worse
1.7%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 20.0%
20.8%
0.8 pts better
19.8%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.7%
6.9%
1.2 pts better
5.1%
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.3%
76.7%
19.6 pts better
81.7%
14.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 10.9%
9.7%
1.2 pts worse
12.0%
1.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.5%
1.2%
0.7 pts better
1.6%
1.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 90.1%
78.8%
11.3 pts better
79.7%
10.4 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.6%
20.6%
2 pts better
23.9%
5.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-08-30 · Fire 2024-08-30

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-01-13 · Fire 2023-01-13

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-11-20 · Fire 2020-11-20

2 health deficiencies

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

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-09-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-09-02

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-04-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-03-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-02-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-02-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-03-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-02-28

C · Minimal harm 2023-01-13

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2023-03-07

C · Minimal harm 2023-01-13

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2023-02-28

C · Minimal harm 2023-01-13

K901 · Electrical Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Corrected 2023-02-09

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-11-20

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2021-01-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-11-20

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2021-01-15

B · Minimal harm 2020-11-20

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2021-01-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-08-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-01

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-08-25

G · Actual harm 2023-01-13

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

F710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected 2023-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

F886 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2023-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-01-13

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 2023-03-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-11-20

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2021-01-15

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Gottlieb, Mikols

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

53% 3 facilities 1999-07-27
Landa, Benjamin

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

47% 103 facilities 1999-07-27
Gottlieb, Anne

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2005-02-07
Gottlieb, Anne

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 4 facilities 2005-02-07

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