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Best Nursing Homes in Garden City, NY

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 nursing homes in Garden City, NY using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in NY
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 4.0/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Garden City, NY. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Garden City, NY. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 3.5/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Garden City, NY. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

2 facilities compared · CMS & NY Dept. of Health data

Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
NH
MC
PC
Uniondale
280
Facility 280
NY AVG 160
Rank #78 / 748
93.9%
Facility 93.9%
NY AVG 88.3%
Rank #163 / 436
+6%
2.86
Facility 2.86
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #296 / 407
+10%-20%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 415
-
14
Facility 14
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #153 / 414
4.7
Facility 4.7
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #199 / 414
-268-
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 63
Rank #437 / 1173
Pinchus Hoffman
$44.6M
Facility $44.6M
NY AVG $32.0M
Rank #102 / 403
$22.2M
Facility $22.2M
NY AVG $10.7M
Rank #99 / 403
49.7%
Facility 49.7%
NY AVG 37%
Rank #188 / 403
335798
Garden Care Center
NH
MC
Franklin Square
150
Facility 150
NY AVG 160
Rank #347 / 748
88.0%
Facility 88.0%
NY AVG 88.3%
Rank #283 / 436
0%
2.76
Facility 2.76
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #322 / 407
-3%-23%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 415
74
Facility 74
NY AVG 83
Rank #450 / 593
16
Facility 16
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #192 / 414
5.3
Facility 5.3
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #249 / 414
1139-
89
Facility 89
NY AVG 63
Rank #287 / 1173
Garden Care Center, Inc (For Profit)
$24.3M
Facility $24.3M
NY AVG $32.0M
Rank #236 / 403
$7.5M
Facility $7.5M
NY AVG $10.7M
Rank #234 / 403
30.8%
Facility 30.8%
NY AVG 37%
Rank #226 / 403
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Overview of Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing

Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing in Uniondale, NY, is a nursing home that offers memory care, palliative care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. Featuring private and semi-private rooms in a nurturing, home-like setting, the community ensures older adults’ comfort and safety. Residents also experience maintenance-free living with daily housekeeping, laundry, well-balanced meals, and concierge services. The community also strives to meet residents’ unique needs and preferences through individualized care plans, ensuring their recovery and rehabilitation.

Live entertainment, social events, and light exercises help residents maintain their holistic wellness and gain meaningful experiences. Residents are also encouraged to move around and relax with a secure courtyard and gardens. Set along the highway, near restaurants and shops, the community ensures accessibility and convenience. This nursing home has exceptional standards of care and well-maintained amenities, making it a trusted option for senior living in New York.

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Garden Care Center

135 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010
Overview of Garden Care Center

Located in Franklin Square, New York, Garden Care Center is a 150-bed nursing home serving the greater Garden City area. The home is operated by Garden Care Center, Inc. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing several ways for families to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

The facility’s occupancy rate is 93%, and residents stay for an average of 156 days. Garden Care Center serves post-acute rehabilitation residents and those requiring longer-term skilled nursing support. The facility is well-positioned for rehabilitation, with dedicated rehab and subacute services. These are specialized and outpatient programs for residents recovering from surgery, illness, or hospitalization.

Clinically, the home maintains 24-hour staffing. Nurses provide an average of approximately 2 hours and 45 minutes of care per resident each day. This includes registered nurses (29 minutes per day), nurse aides (2 hours and 14 minutes), and LPN/LVN support (37 minutes), providing consistent hands-on care across shifts.

The home’s location in Franklin Square has a walkability score of 89. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and essential services are nearby. Residents and visiting family members can easily navigate the community.

State inspections identified concerns related to infection control, pressure ulcer management, life safety code compliance, respiratory care, and quality-of-care practices. Like many facilities, the home addressed deficiencies with varying success across survey cycles.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Garden City, NY

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New York?

Assisted living in New York is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New York Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — New York Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 2 nursing homes in Garden City, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Garden City, NY?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Garden City, NY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Garden City, NY?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.