Ocean Gardens Care Center
Arverne, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335738) · 280 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 945-0700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ocean Gardens Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 2 out of 5.
Ocean Gardens Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 34.1% and a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5.
Ocean Gardens Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation appears in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Ocean Gardens Care Center is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Arverne, Queens, New York. The facility is certified for 280 beds and reports an average of 266.5 residents. It is operated as a for-profit corporation and first received Medicare/Medicaid approval on April 7, 1992. There is no indication in CMS data that ownership changed in the past 12 months, and no chain affiliation is listed for this facility.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ocean Gardens Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is also 1 out of 5. The quality measure (QM) rating is 3 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 2 out of 5. These four ratings — overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — each reflect different aspects of CMS's evaluation of the facility.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 2.39 per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.46 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility — meaning there are no federal fines on record. No abuse icon designation or Special Focus Facility status is present in the provided data for this listing.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ocean Gardens Care Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 2.39 hours per resident per day, including 0.46 RN hours per day, with a 34.1% nursing staff turnover rate and a staffing rating of 2 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ocean Gardens Care Center is certified for 280 beds and reports an average of 266.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 7, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating, a health inspection rating, a staffing rating, and a quality measure rating; here they are 1, 1, 2, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the provided CMS data; contact the facility at 718-945-0700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 718-945-0700 or check Medicare Care Compare for current information.
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/335738?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.