The home failed to run its operations effectively and efficiently using its available resources. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 835 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
West Lawrence Care Center. LLC
Far Rockaway, NY · Medicare-certified · 215 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of September 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
West Lawrence Care Center, LLC has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with 1 star for staffing and 2 stars for health inspections and quality measures. It reports 2.55 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, has the lowest overall rating flag, and had $0 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.5516 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 4, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0lowest overall rating
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.5516.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.27
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.56
- Nurse aides
- 1.72
- Weekend nursing
- 2.35
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 46%
Registered nurse turnover: 65%
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
21.9%19.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0.7%1.3%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.9%3.1%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
2.2%7.7%Worsening
Residents who lost too much weight
1.5%6.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14.4%14.8%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
27.6%16.6%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
18.5%17.6%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
4%0%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.6%0.9%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
10%26.6%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
82.6%60.5%Improving
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
—93%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
82.9%83.3%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—55.6%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
29.9%23.2%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to honor each resident’s preferences, choices, values, and beliefs. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 675 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to have and follow a policy for how food brought in by family and visitors should be used and stored safely. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 813 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
The home failed to complete and keep the resident’s care plan properly prepared, reviewed, and updated by the right health professionals. Cited July 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 657 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(2) — 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 16 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 161.5 residents on an average day (75% of 215 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 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.