Nursing homeActive
Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitati
139 66 35th Avenue, Flushing, NY 113547189615300278 certified beds · 262 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2019
Deficiencies
13
● 0● 13● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2025-04-01
Complaint
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
Staffing 2
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New York State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-09-23 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-07-05 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-09-23 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New York State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-23Record 335446-20250401-F600
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-22Record 335446-20240923-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-22Record 335446-20240923-F584
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-22Record 335446-20240923-F657
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-22Record 335446-20240923-F685
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-22Record 335446-20240923-F921
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-08-22Record 335446-20220705-F677
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-31Record 335446-20190923-F550
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-31Record 335446-20190923-F584
F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-31Record 335446-20190923-F745
F758Implement 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.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-11-07Record 335446-20190923-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-31Record 335446-20190923-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-31Record 335446-20190923-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.61
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day2.97
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.74
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover25%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover43%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.8% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 8.8% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.0% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 8.2% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 6.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 13.8% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkowitz, Cheskel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 39% | — | — |
| David, Rochel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Friedman, Leah Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 10% | — | — |
| Landa, Sheya Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 24% | — | — |
| Rubenstein, David Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 17% | — | — |
| Ali, Aleem Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gatasi, Alice Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Krieger, Ezra Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stern, Samuel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ali, Aleem Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| David, Rochel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Friedman, Leah Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gatasi, Alice Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Krieger, Ezra Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rubenstein, David Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Excelsior Care Group — 33 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New York.
No county cost figures on file for Queens.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterview Nursing Care Center Flushing | 0.0 mi | 2026-05-08 | 1160 |
| Woodcrest Rehab & Residential H C Center, L L C Flushing | 0.0 mi | 2025-07-09 | 060 |
| Cliffside Rehab & Residential Health Care Center Flushing | 0.0 mi | 2025-07-23 | 130 |
| Union Plaza Care Center Flushing | 0.0 mi | 2024-08-28 | 140 |
| Sapphire Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Of Ce Flushing | 0.3 mi | 2025-05-06 | 1143 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |