SeniorCareRanked
New York/FLUSHING
81
Excellent

LONG ISLAND CARE CENTER INC

144-61 38TH AVE, FLUSHING, NY 11354
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

LONG ISLAND CARE CENTER INC is a 200-bed for profit - corporation nursing home located in FLUSHING, New York. It has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 81 out of 100, placing it above average for quality and safety. Staff turnover is 24.9%. This facility has no recorded fines. 4 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection. It is part of the PARAGON HEALTHNET chain.

How This Compares

Trust Score81/100 (↑ Better than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating5/5 stars (↑ Better than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day3.5 hrs (↓ Worse than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day0.69 hrs (↑ Better than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover25% (↑ Better than avg 40%)
Deficiencies4 (= Average than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • Most recent health inspection more than 2 years ago

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day3.5
RN hours/resident/day0.69
Staff turnover24.9%
RN turnover42.5%

Facility Information

Beds200
Avg residents188
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
ChainPARAGON HEALTHNET
Deficiencies (last inspection)4
Resident/Family councilYes

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What to Look for When Visiting LONG ISLAND CARE CENTER INC

Use this checklist during an in-person visit. First impressions reveal more than brochures or websites ever will.

Is there an unpleasant smell?

A persistent odor (urine, feces, or heavy chemical deodorizer) indicates poor hygiene maintenance. Brief cooking smells are normal; lingering waste odors are not.

Are residents engaged or sitting idle?

Active residents (playing games, talking, in therapy) indicate quality programming. A room full of people staring at a TV during daytime is a concerning sign.

Count staff vs. residents during your visit

LONG ISLAND CARE CENTER INC reports 3.5 total nurse hours per resident per day. During your visit, observe whether staff seem rushed or overwhelmed — the real ratio matters more than reported numbers.

Ask about staff consistency

Staff turnover is 24.9% — below average, which is a positive sign for care continuity. Still ask whether your family member will have consistent caregivers assigned.

Ask about their most recent inspection

4 deficiencies were found in the last inspection. Ask specifically: "What were they, and what have you done to fix them?" A transparent facility will answer clearly.

Data from CMS Nursing Home Compare, a public database maintained by the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. This information is provided for educational purposes only and does not constitute medical advice or a recommendation. Always visit facilities in person and consult with healthcare professionals before making care decisions.