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Health Inspection Summary
Garden Care Center
135 Franklin Avenue
Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 775-2100

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Deficiency Category
Inspection Date:
8/30/24
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/24 - 2/28/25
Inspection Date:
1/13/23
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/23 - 2/29/24
Inspection Date:
11/20/20
Complaint Reporting Period:
3/1/22 - 2/28/23
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies010
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies440
Infection Control Deficiencies120
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies111
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies010
Resident Rights Deficiencies000
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies000
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies000
Environmental Deficiencies010
Administration Deficiencies000

Detailed result for inspection on 8/30/24
Date of last standard health inspection:8/30/24Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/24 - 2/28/25
No complaint inspections
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/24 - 2/28/25
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:6
Average number of Health Deficiencies in New York:6.7
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.6
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

8/30/2410/25/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

8/30/2410/25/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

8/30/2410/25/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Some

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

8/30/2410/25/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

8/30/2410/25/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

8/30/2410/25/24
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
No Resident Rights Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 1/13/23
Date of last standard health inspection:1/13/23Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/23 - 2/29/24
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/23 - 2/29/24
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:10
Average number of Health Deficiencies in New York:5.6
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:9.4
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

1/13/233/14/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

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

11/1/2311/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection Control Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Resident Rights Deficiencies
No Resident Rights Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Environmental Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.

Detailed result for inspection on 11/20/20
Date of last standard health inspection:11/20/20Read the full report (PDF)
Date(s) of complaint inspection(s) between 3/1/22 - 2/28/23
Date(s) of infection control inspection(s) between 3/1/22 - 2/28/23
No infection control inspections
Total number of Health Deficiencies for this nursing home:1
Average number of Health Deficiencies in New York:5.5
Average number of Health Deficiencies in the United States:8.7
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
No Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
No Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Infection Control Deficiencies
No Infection Control Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

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

11/20/201/15/21
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
No Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
No Resident Rights Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
No Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
No Pharmacy Service Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Environmental Deficiencies
No Environmental Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Administration Deficiencies
No Administration Deficiencies were found during this inspection period.
Complaints and facility-reported incidents in the past 3 years
Inspectors determined that the nursing home failed to:Inspection DateDate of Correction
Level of Harm
(Least to most)
Residents Affected
(Few, Some, Many)

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

1/13/233/14/23
3 - Actual harm
Few

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

11/1/2311/1/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

Perform COVID19 testing on residents and staff.

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few

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

1/13/233/14/23
2 - Minimal harm or potential for actual harm
Few
Infection control inspection deficiencies in the past 3 years
This nursing home has not had any infection control inspections in the past 3 years.
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