Little Neck Care Center
Little Neck, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335434) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 423-6400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Little Neck Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Little Neck Care Center reports 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 16.9%. Its CMS staffing rating is 4 out of 5.
Little Neck Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. There is no abuse icon flag or Special Focus status listed for this facility in the provided data.
About this facility
Little Neck Care Center is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Little Neck, Queens, New York, certified for 120 beds with an average of 103.1 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since September 1976.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Little Neck Care Center holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. This overall score is composed of a Health Inspection rating of 1 out of 5, a Quality Measure rating of 5 out of 5, and a Staffing rating of 4 out of 5.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 3.58 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 16.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
Little Neck Care Center is part of the Optima Care chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.0 out of 5. CMS records do not indicate a change in ownership within the past 12 months for this facility.
Families researching this facility should note the health inspection rating is notably low relative to the overall rating, while quality measures are rated highly. This data is sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should consult the Care Compare website directly for the most current inspection details and reports.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Little Neck Care Center has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.58 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, with a turnover rate of 16.9%. Its staffing rating is 4 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record for this facility, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon flag or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Little Neck Care Center is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 103.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Optima Care chain, which includes 8 facilities with an average rating of 3.0 out of 5.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since September 1976.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on Health Inspections (1/5), Staffing (4/5), Quality Measures (5/5), and an Overall rating (2/5) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 7184236400 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not included in the provided data; contact the facility at 7184236400 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335434?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.