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Little Neck Care Center
260 19 Nassau Boulevard, Little Neck, NY 11362
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Little Neck Care Center, in Little Neck, New York, is certified for 120 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Optima Care chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 4 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (9, 7, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.2 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 16.9%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Queens Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 17 | 16 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.2 | 8.1 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 16.9% | 29.8% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (56 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 28 Aug 2024, 18 Oct 2022.
Severity mix: J ×1 D ×15 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Jun 2026 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2026 |
| 1 Jun 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jul 2026 |
| 18 May 2026 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | J | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2026 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0732 | Post nurse staffing information every day. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Oct 2024 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Oct 2022 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 15 Dec 2022 |
| 18 Nov 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Dec 2019 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 16.9%, RNs 33.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 9.9% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.2% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.6% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 3.0% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Optima Care Little Neck Llc. Chain: Optima Care (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Emm Healthcare Group LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2018 |
| Rm Holdings Little Neck, LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2018 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Queens County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin Home For the Aging | Jamaica | 220 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 4.5 | — | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Cypress Garden Center For Nursing and Rehabilitati | Flushing | 278 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 4.7 | — | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Dry Harbor Nursing Home | Middle Village | 360 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 4.4 | — | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Forest View Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing | Forest Hills | 160 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 5.6 | — | 6 May 2024 |
| Hollis Park Manor Nursing Home | Hollis | 80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 12.5 | — | 16 May 2025 |
| Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc | Jamaica | 226 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3.1 | $9K | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Long Island Care Center Inc | Flushing | 200 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Margaret Tietz Center For Nursing Care Inc | Jamaica | 200 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2.5 | $9K | 29 May 2024 |
All 56 facilities in Queens County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Little Neck Care Center been cited for?
17 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Little Neck Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Little Neck Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Little Neck Care Center?
It is part of the Optima Care chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Little Neck Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 1 Jun 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 28 Aug 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.