Union Plaza Care Center

33 23 Union Street · Flushing, NY · 11354 · 7186700700

280 certified beds For 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.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 80
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 65
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.193.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.540.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.92≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year25%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (9 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Corrected October 22, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 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 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected October 22, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 28, 2024 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected October 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • No harm found · B August 28, 2024

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Corrected October 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D March 28, 2023

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected March 28, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · E March 11, 2020

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected April 27, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D March 11, 2020

    Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.

    Corrected April 27, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D March 11, 2020

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected April 27, 2020 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335799 · certified since August 28, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.