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Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab

139 66 35TH Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354 · Queens County

Cypress Garden Center for Health & Rehabilitation provides skilled nursing, short-term rehab, long-term care, and therapy services in Flushing, NY.

5.0CMS overall rating(718) 961-5300Visit website ↗
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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.
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Availability outlookFills quickly

Typically 94% full (260 of 278 beds occupied on an average day).

If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

One of Flushing's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Flushing, NY, with 278 certified beds and an average of about 260 residents per day. It operates as part of the Excelsior Care Group network.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 2/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 2.97 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.59 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • 5-star overall CMS rating
  • Strong health-inspection rating
  • Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • No federal fines on record
  • Full sprinkler system
  • Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

  • Below-average nurse staffing (2.97 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Flushing for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
278
Avg. residents/day
260
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Part of a chain
Excelsior Care Group
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
335446

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing$14,590–$17,850/mo (median $15,800)Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local New York prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day
2.97
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.59
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
25.3%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
4
Federal fines
None on record
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2024-09-23
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (13 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-04-01Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

2024-09-23Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2024-09-23Severity E — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

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

2024-09-23Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

2024-09-23Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

2024-09-23Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

2022-07-05Severity D — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2019-09-23Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Gardens / walking paths
  • Library

Location

139 66 35TH Avenue, Flushing, NY

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Common questions about Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab

How much does Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab cost?

Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Flushing, NY area typically runs $14,590–$17,850 per month (median $15,800, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 2/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab?

Staff provide about 2.97 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 25.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab?

Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab has 13 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2024-09-23). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab have availability?

Typically 94% full (260 of 278 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab offer?

Cypress Garden Center for Nursing and Rehab in Flushing, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 278 beds.

The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you

Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.

  • Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in New York.
  • The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
  • Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.

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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.

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