Nursing home · Brooklyn, NY
Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
615 Avenue C, Brooklyn, NY 11218 · (718) 633-3300
Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a 240-bed for-profit nursing home in Brooklyn, New York (Kings County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1971. On average it cares for 231 residents a day (about 96% of its certified beds). It is part of Shimon Lefkowitz, a group of 5 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.32 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.85 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.98 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 30% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 31% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | December 3, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 7 below the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 0 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Limited Liability company. Legal business name: Palm Gardens Care Center LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
CMS rates Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation have?
240 certified beds, with an average of 231 residents a day.
Does Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Palm Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
(718) 633-3300. Address: 615 Avenue C, Brooklyn, NY 11218.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).