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
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-day | 2.97 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.59 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.74 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.