Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab

139 66 35th Avenue · Flushing, NY · 11354 · 7189615300

278 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Excelsior Care Group

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

2.97 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 72
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 63
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 34
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day2.973.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.590.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.74≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year25%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (13 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D April 1, 2025 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected March 23, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E September 23, 2024

    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 November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024

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

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024

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

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E September 23, 2024

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

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Environmental

  • Potential for harm · D September 23, 2024 · found via complaint

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

    Corrected November 22, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D July 5, 2022

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

    Corrected August 22, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 23, 2019

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

    Corrected October 31, 2019 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E September 23, 2019

    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 October 31, 2019 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D September 23, 2019

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

    Corrected October 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D September 23, 2019

    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 November 7, 2019 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · F September 23, 2019

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

    Corrected October 31, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D September 23, 2019

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected October 31, 2019 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335446 · certified since July 1, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.