The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
Nursing home report
North Shore - LIJ Orzac Center For Rehabilitation
Valley Stream, NY · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
3 out of 5 stars overall. Health inspections are lower at 2 stars, while staffing is strong at 5 stars with 5.95 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark; there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.9464 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.9464.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 2.33
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.73
- Nurse aides
- 2.89
- Weekend nursing
- 5.49
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 30%
Registered nurse turnover: 34%
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
—10.4%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%4.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
15.3%15.2%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
—0%—
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—14.3%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—11.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
—10%—
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%0.7%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.7%15.1%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
—7%—
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
—88%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.7%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.5%98.4%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited August 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $41,575 was recorded.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $41,575 in total fines.
- $41,575
Federal fine
Aug 2, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Jan 14, 2016
Now operated by North Shore-lij Orzac Center for Rehabilitation, previously Orzac Nursing Home.
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 91.9 residents on an average day (77% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 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.