Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 28 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an excellent choice for families seeking high-quality rehabilitation and a compassionate, family-like atmosphere. While recent years show overwhelming praise for the staff, you should verify that communication remains consistent even when you are not personally present at the facility.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
28 reviews on Google“Families can expect a highly compassionate environment where staff members are frequently praised for treating residents like their own family. The facility excels in rehabilitation services and physical therapy, though one historical review warns of unresponsive care when family is not present.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and family-oriented nursing staff
- Excellent physical therapy and rehab progress
- Clean and well-maintained environment
- Professional and attentive administration
Concerns
- Unresponsiveness to patient needs in the absence of family
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 28 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
The owner relies heavily on a small set of repetitive templates to respond to positive reviews. Most responses use nearly identical phrasing and always conclude with the same contact phone number.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We've heard wonderful things about the compassion of your nursing staff; how do you ensure that same level of attentive care is maintained even when family members aren't present in the room?
- 2Since your physical therapy and rehab programs have such great feedback, could you tell us more about how you customize those plans for a resident's specific recovery goals?
- 3We noticed the facility is very well-maintained; what is your routine for ensuring the resident living areas stay clean and comfortable every day?
- 4With the recent health inspections, what specific steps is the administration taking to address the noted deficiencies and improve the overall care rating?
- 5How does the nursing team handle medical emergencies or changes in a resident's condition during the overnight hours?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social outings do you organize to keep the residents engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The four weeks she was there really helped her recovery. Physical Therapists were all top-notch. Very attentive and excellent demeanor.”
“The level of care, honor, and respect shown to the veterans at the facility was truly inspiring. The staff went above and beyond to make the residents feel appreciated and recognized for their service.”
“I am current rehab patient at Baldwin Garden skilled nursing facility since February 16, after being in two other skilled nursing facilities for two months. I wish I was here from day one, my progress has been tremendous.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026RN hours are below the national benchmark. RNs handle complex medical needs and medication, so ask about coverage during your visit.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has a concerning pattern of recurring safety and care deficiencies, with families filing 5 complaints that triggered inspections. Most problematic are repeated issues with fire safety systems, quality of care, and medication management that persist across multiple surveys from 2021 to 2024. While the facility corrects deficiencies when cited, the pattern suggests ongoing operational challenges families should carefully consider.
Jan 30, 2026Routine16
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Mar 11, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Dec 18, 2024Complaint1
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Nov 22, 2024Routine20
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Dec 3, 2023Routine18
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Construct fire resistant interior walls.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Jun 13, 2023Complaint2
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Baldwin Gardens Nursing Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Abraham Bak & Menachem Gastwirth
16 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.4/5 · Rank 11 of 16
Ownership & Management
Owners
Lehmann, Kenneth
Owner
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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