SeniorCareRanked
New York/JAMAICA
51
Fair

SILVERCREST

144 45 87TH AVENUE, JAMAICA, NY 11435
CMS Overall Rating

Summary

SILVERCREST is a 320-bed non profit - corporation nursing home located in JAMAICA, New York. It has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars and a Trust Score of 51 out of 100, indicating average quality. Staff turnover is 19.5%. This facility has received 1 fine(s) totaling $24,850. 9 health deficiencies were found during the most recent inspection.

How This Compares

Trust Score51/100 (↓ Worse than avg 55/100)
Overall Rating2/5 stars (↓ Worse than avg 3/5 stars)
Total Nurse Hours/Resident/Day4.0 hrs (↑ Better than avg 3.8 hrs)
RN Hours/Resident/Day1.15 hrs (↑ Better than avg 0.6 hrs)
Staff Turnover20% (↑ Better than avg 40%)
Deficiencies9 (↓ Worse than avg 4)

Red Flags

  • 1 fine(s) totaling $24,850
  • 1 penalty(ies) imposed

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
Health Inspection
Staffing
Quality Measures

Staffing

Total nurse hours/resident/day4.0
RN hours/resident/day1.15
Staff turnover19.5%
RN turnover17.2%

Facility Information

Beds320
Avg residents292.3
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
Deficiencies (last inspection)9
Resident/Family councilNo

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What to Look for When Visiting SILVERCREST

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

SILVERCREST reports 4.0 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 19.5% — 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

9 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.