Cypress Garden Center For Nursing And Rehabilitati
Flushing, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335446) · 278 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 961-5300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Cypress Garden Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation holds a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above New York's state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
CMS reports total nurse staffing at Cypress Garden of about 2.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 25.4%. The facility's CMS staffing star rating is 2 out of 5.
Cypress Garden has no federal fines on record — CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Cypress Garden Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation is a 278-bed skilled nursing facility in Flushing, Queens County, New York, with an average daily census of 261.5 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since July 1975.
According to CMS Care Compare, Cypress Garden holds an overall star rating of 5 out of 5, above the New York state average of 3.03. This overall score is built from a 4-star health inspection rating, a 5-star quality measure rating, and a 2-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 2.97 hours per resident per day, including 0.61 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 25.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility — no federal fines on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
Cypress Garden is part of the Excelsior Care Group chain, which operates 33 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.5 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, according to CMS records. This profile is based on CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Cypress Garden has a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.97 hours per resident per day, with 0.61 RN hours per resident per day and 25.4% nursing turnover; the CMS staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 278 certified beds with an average daily census of 261.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Excelsior Care Group chain, which operates 33 facilities with an average rating of 2.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1975.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections, staffing, quality measures, and an overall composite score; this facility scores 4, 2, 5, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7189615300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7189615300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest official ratings and inspection reports at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335446?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.