Long Island Care Center Inc

Nursing Home · Flushing, NY

CMS overall rating 5/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number335294

Contact & location

144-61 38th Avenue
Flushing, NY 11354
Queens County
Phone
(718) 939-7500
ZIP code
11354 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
200
Residents per day
186.7 (93% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Long Island Care Center INC
Chain
Paragon Healthnet (11 facilities, avg 4.5★)
Medicare certified since
October 15, 1969
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.74 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.84 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.59 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.31 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.39 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
27.6 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
48.8 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 24, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
2
Citations on record (3 years)
13 health · 11 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-10 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-06
2025-12-10 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-02-06
2024-05-02 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-19
2024-04-24 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-17
2024-04-24 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-17
2022-03-31 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-24
2022-03-31 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-24
2022-03-31 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-24
2022-03-31 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-24
2022-03-31 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-24
2022-03-31 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-24
2022-03-31 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-24
2022-03-31 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-24

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Madeb, Isaac (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 14%
Nichols, Michael (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 11%
Laufer, Issac (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Pomerantz, Irwin (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Long Island Care Center Inc?

Long Island Care Center Inc has a 5-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does Long Island Care Center Inc have?

It has 200 certified beds and cares for about 187 residents per day.

Has Long Island Care Center Inc been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Long Island Care Center Inc?

It is part of Paragon Healthnet and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Long Island Care Center Inc?

(718) 939-7500. The facility is located at 144-61 38th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.