Garden Care Center
135 Franklin Avenue · Franklin Square, NY · 11010 · 5167752100
150 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Benjamin Landa
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
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 | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.46 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.94 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 21, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 30, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 25, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 25, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G January 13, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2023
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2023
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2023
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2023
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2023
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 13, 2023
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 14, 2023 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335817 · certified since August 12, 1999. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.