Long Island Care Center Inc
144-61 38th Ave · Flushing, NY · 11354 · 7189397500
200 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Paragon Healthnet
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
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: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.51 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.69 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.18 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 6, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 19, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 24, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 17, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 31, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 24, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2022
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected May 24, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 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 May 24, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2022
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 24, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2022
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 24, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2022
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected May 24, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2022
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 May 24, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected May 24, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335294 · certified since October 15, 1969. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.