Chapin Home for the Aging
165 01 Chapin Parkway · Jamaica, NY · 11432 · 7187392523
220 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 5 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.32 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.08 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 10, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C September 10, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected October 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 5, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected July 31, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2019
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 30, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2019
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected November 30, 2019 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2019
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected November 30, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2019
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected November 30, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2019
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected November 30, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 1, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 30, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335631 · certified since February 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.