The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
OCEAN GARDENS CARE CENTER
ARVERNE, NY · Medicare-certified · 280 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
1 of 5 overall
Ocean Gardens Care Center in Arverne, NY has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating and a 2-star staffing rating. Reported nurse staffing is 2.47 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and it has the lowest overall rating flag; there were $0 in fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.4719 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.4719.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.47
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.36
- Nurse aides
- 1.65
- Weekend nursing
- 2.27
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 46%
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
15.4%6.7%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.7%0.4%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
7.7%5.5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.2%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
5.1%2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.3%6.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
8%5.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.7%8.2%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—2.2%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.3%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
30.3%30.8%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
1.2%61%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
—91.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.4%98.8%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—71.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
78.8%67.7%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 2021 — 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 and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited May 2021 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure it was properly licensed and following all required laws, rules, and professional standards. Cited March 2026 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 836 — 42 CFR §483.70(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited April 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 258.9 residents on an average day (92% of 280 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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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.