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 - L I J ORZAC CTR FOR REHABILITATION
VALLEY STREAM, NY · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
Needs attention
Non-profit
4 of 5 overall
4/5 stars overall. Strong staffing and quality ratings, with reported nurse staffing above the federal benchmark (5.84 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day), but the health inspection rating is low at 2/5 and the facility had $41,575 in fines in the last 24 months, including a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
5.8399 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 16, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $41,575recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 5.8399.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 2.25
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.73
- Nurse aides
- 2.86
- Weekend nursing
- 5.39
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 32%
Registered nurse turnover: 36%
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
4.8%0%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
16.6%15.3%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.8%0%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
—10.6%—
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—14.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4.8%10%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.4%0.2%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
29.5%18.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
—23.8%—
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
98.9%99.2%No change
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
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 104.3 residents on an average day (87% 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.