Little Neck Care Center has an overall 4-star rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) and staffing (4 stars), but a middling health inspection score (3 stars). It reports 3.46 nursing hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark, and it had no fines in the last 24 months.
Last inspection: August 28, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.4615.
Staffing detail
Registered nurses
0.76
Licensed practical nurses
0.49
Nurse aides
2.21
Weekend nursing
3.21
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 15%
Registered nurse turnover: 27%
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).
Last yrNowTrend
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.3%3.4%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%2.6%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
10.6%8.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.7%4%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
6.8%2.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13.8%9.2%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8.1%6.7%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.3%10.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.8%1.6%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.4%25.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
9.1%7%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Last yrNowTrend
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
98.7%96.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
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 respect the resident’s dignity and personal belongings. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 557 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: D
The home failed to create and carry out a timely plan to meet a new resident’s most immediate needs after admission. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 655 — 42 CFR §483.21 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide appropriate care to help a resident maintain or improve movement and mobility. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 688 — 42 CFR §483.25(c) — 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 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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Operator & ownership
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Part of OPTIMA CARE · 8 homes · 3 stars avg
Occupancy
106.1 residents on an average day (88% of 120 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 49 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.