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Garden Care Center

135 FRANKLIN AVENUE, FRANKLIN SQUARE, NY, 11010

(516) 775-2100

150 licensed beds

CMS rates Garden Care Center 5 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 35 citations across 7 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★5/5CMS Five-Star overall4/5 health inspections2/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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135 Franklin Avenue

Franklin Square, NY 11010

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Bed capacity

150

CMS facility ID

335817

Care type

Nursing home

County

Nassau

Facility name

Garden Care Center

Street address

135 FRANKLIN AVENUE

City / state / ZIP

Franklin Square, NY 11010

Phone

(516) 775-2100

Website

gardencarerehab.com

About this facility — Garden Care Center

Garden Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Franklin Square, New York. It is licensed for 150 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 3 senior care facilities in Franklin Square and 596 skilled nursing facilities across New York. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

It is listed as part of Benjamin Landa, a group of 48 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Garden Care Center 35 times across 7 inspections in the last three years; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Parent company

Benjamin Landa

Ownership type

For profit - Partnership

Registered owners & officers

Gottlieb, Mikols

Direct owner — 53% stake — since 1999

Gottlieb, Anne

Managing employee · Director — since 2005

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1999-08-12

CMS overall rating

5 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

3 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-03-04

Nurse staffing

3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$542 per day (≈ $16,480/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

56% Medicaid · 22% Medicare · 22% private/other

Occupancy

88% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

12% above the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

150

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

CleanNo food-safety or dietary citations in the last three years of federal inspections.

2026-03-04Health inspection3 citations

F-0725

E · No harm found

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2026-04-21

F-0761

D · No harm found

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 2026-04-21

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-04-21

2024-08-30Health inspection6 citations

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2024-10-25

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-10-25

F-0686

E · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-10-25

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-10-25

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-10-25

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-10-25

5 earlier / fire-safety inspections (26 citations)

2023-11-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-08-25

2023-01-13Health inspection9 citations

F-0610

D · No harm found

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-03-14

F-0656

D · No harm found

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2023-03-14

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-03-14

F-0689

G · Actual harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-03-14

F-0692

D · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2023-03-14

F-0710

D · No harm found

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected 2023-03-14

F-0883

D · No harm found

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2023-03-14

F-0886

D · No harm found

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

Corrected 2023-03-14

F-0921

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-03-14

2026-03-04Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2026-03-20

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-05-13

K-0712

D · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2026-03-13

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2026-04-01

2024-08-30Fire-safety inspection3 citations

K-0161

E · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-09-02

K-0225

D · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-09-02

K-0363

D · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2024-09-02

2023-01-13Fire-safety inspection9 citations

E-0015

C · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2023-03-07

K-0161

F · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-04-11

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-03-02

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-02-09

K-0531

C · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2023-02-28

K-0901

C · No harm found

Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Corrected 2023-02-09

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-02-26

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-03-02

K-0921

D · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2023-02-28

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 335817.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in New York.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 54% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 33

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.3

Higher than 32% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.6

Nursing staff turnover, annual

24%

Higher than 13% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 38%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the New York average on 13 and worse on 4. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	10.4%	13.7%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	8.2%	5.7%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.5%	0.5%	0.7%	Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.6%	1.2%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	4.5%	20.1%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.5%	3.1%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	98.7%	91.8%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	8.2%	11.1%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	7.3%	13.2%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	95.2%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	4.8%	6.5%	4.5%	Better than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	18.8%	18.6%	18.3%	Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication	7.2%	13.7%	15.4%	Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.31	1.67	1.81	Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.49	1.29	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	96.1%	77.6%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.6%	1.1%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.3%	78.9%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	19.3%	20.6%	23.4%	Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	13.0%	9.4%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
K-0918 2 inspections. Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
K-0161 2 inspections. Use approved construction type or materials.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in New York

Licensing: New York State Department of Health
File a complaint: 888-201-4563 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 855-582-6769. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 844-697-3505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

Long Island Jewish Medical Center, about 3.7 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
North Shore University Hospital, about 5.1 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Nassau University Medical Center, about 6.5 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Plattduetsche Home Society, Franklin Square, about 0.4 miles. 2 state visits on record.
Plattduetsche Home Society, Franklin Square, about 0.4 miles. 5 state visits on record.
North Shore - Lij Orzac Center for Rehabilitation, Valley Stream, about 1.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Sunrise of North Lynbrook, Lynbrook, about 2.3 miles. 7 state visits on record.
Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing Center, Hempstead, about 2.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.4167 ratings on Google

★★★★★Joan LaPallo · 2026-05-14 · via Google
“I was a resident at this establishment for a month in September for rehab. Today I came by to visit everyone because I miss them all. This place is such a happy place. Everyone is so nice. The care was way beyond I could ever imagine and rehab was really amazing. I hope I will never need a rehab center again but if I do I will definitely come back here.”

★★★★★Pete La Mantia · 2026-06-30 · via Google
“I am being discharged home today after a week of rehab. I feel great. Everyone in this place is so nice and helpful, all the staff. Thank you Garden Care team for everything!”

★★★★★kathy pennachio · 2026-01-23 · via Google
“I cannot not say enough good things about this facility. EVERYONE here is so kind,friendly,and helpful.My mom has been here for a few months now and they take such good care of her. It's such a relief to know she is here with such an incredible, caring staff. I highly recommend Garden Care Center”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Last verified 2026-11-06

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