Nursing homes › New York › Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitati
139 66 35Th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354 · 7189615300 · 278 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Excelsior Care Group, a group operating 33 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,208,680 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 2.97 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.61. Weekend total: 2.74. Nursing staff turnover: 25%.
All-time on record: 13 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-01 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-23 |
| 2024-09-23 | Honor 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-09-23 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-09-23 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-09-23 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-11-22 |
| 2024-09-23 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-22 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKOWITZ, CHESKEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 39% | since 12/05/2013 |
| DAVID, ROCHEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 12/05/2013 |
| FRIEDMAN, LEAH | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 10% | since 12/05/2013 |
| LANDA, SHEYA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 24% | since 12/05/2013 |
| BERKOWITZ, CHESKEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/05/2013 |
| EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2019 |
| ALI, ALEEM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/01/2023 |
| GATASI, ALICE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/01/2024 |
| KRIEGER, EZRA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/22/2024 |
| STEINBERG, MOSHE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2019 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/21/2019 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335446. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.