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, L L C
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY · Medicare-certified · 215 beds
Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
WEST LAWRENCE CARE CENTER, L L C has a 1-out-of-5 overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and staffing ratings and 2-star quality measures. It has the lowest overall rating flag, reported nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (2.55 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), and no fines in 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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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.