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Nursing homes in Queens County, New York
Queens County, New York, has 56 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 12,320 certified beds.
30% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 919 health deficiencies over three cycles, 7.5 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $810K across 28 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Queens County | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 56 | 593 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 30% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 7.5 | 10.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $810K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 63 |
| F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | 53 |
| F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | 52 |
| F0584 | 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. | 47 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 42 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 47 |
| Non profit | 8 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: The Grand Healthcare (2), Centers Health Care (2), Cassena Care (2), Excelsior Care Group (1), Optima Care (1), Paragon Healthnet (1), State Of New York Comptroller'S Office (1), Carmelite Sisters For The Aged And Infirmed (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Queens County, New York?
56 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 12,320 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Queens County have the highest CMS ratings?
Chapin Home For the Aging (5 stars), Cypress Garden Center For Nursing and Rehabilitati (5 stars), Dry Harbor Nursing Home (5 stars)
How do Queens County nursing homes compare with New York?
30% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 7.5 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.