Garden Care Center
135 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010
Garden Care Center is a nursing home in Franklin Square, New York. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 2 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (516) 775-2100
- Last standard health inspection
- March 4, 2026 (8 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 150
- Residents per day, on average
- 146.2
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal business name
- Garden Care Center INC.
- Chain
- Benjamin Landa
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New York average (19 vs 21).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
3 citations
Health inspection on March 4, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 21, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
4 citations
Fire safety inspection on March 4, 2026
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2026.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 13, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 13, 2026.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 1, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2023.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
6 citations
Health inspection on August 30, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2023.
Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2024.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on August 30, 2024
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0161 2 times since 2023.
Citation K0225. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
Citation K0363. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 2, 2024.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
1 citation
Health inspection on November 1, 2023
CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 25, 2023.
9 citations
Health inspection on January 13, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
15 of 592 New York homes (3%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2023.
Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2023.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2023.
Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2023.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2023.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2023.
Citation F0710. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2023.
Citation F0883. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2023.
Citation F0886. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2023.
Citation F0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 14, 2023.
9 citations
Fire safety inspection on January 13, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2023.
Citation K0321. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2023.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2023.
Citation K0918. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 26, 2023.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 2, 2023.
Citation K0921. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2023.
Citation E0015. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 7, 2023.
Citation K0531. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 28, 2023.
Citation K0901. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2023.
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- GOTTLIEB, MIKOLS5% or greater direct ownership interest · 53% · since 07/27/1999
Questions
When was Garden Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists March 4, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Garden Care Center have?
CMS lists 19 health citations since January 13, 2023. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Garden Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Garden Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Garden Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.