The home failed to respond appropriately to all reported abuse or neglect concerns. Cited May 2026 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 610 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
Little Neck Care Center
Little Neck, NY · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
2 of 5 overall
Little Neck Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars. It has a 1-star health inspection rating, a recent federal penalty with $25,495 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.58 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, even though its staffing rating is 4 stars and quality measures rating is 5 stars.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5811 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: June 1, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $25,495recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5811.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.78
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.54
- Nurse aides
- 2.26
- Weekend nursing
- 3.34
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 17%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
1.9%6.2%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.4%5.5%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
6.9%8.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
0%1.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
4.9%17.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.8%4.9%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
10%11%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.8%2.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.4%32.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
10.6%14.5%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—91.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.1%96.1%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure a fair arbitration process and agreement on the arbitrator and location. Cited June 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 848 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited June 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $25,495 was recorded.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $25,495 in total fines.
- $25,495
Federal fine
May 18, 2026
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 24, 2018
Now operated by Optima Care Little Neck LLC, previously Little Neck Care Center LLC..
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of OPTIMA CARE · 8 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 103.1 residents on an average day (86% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 50 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.