Little Neck Care Center
Nursing Home · Little Neck, NY
CMS certification number335434
Contact & location
260 19 Nassau BoulevardLittle Neck, NY 11362
Queens County
- Phone
- (718) 423-6400
- ZIP code
- 11362 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 103.1 (86% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Optima Care Little Neck LLC
- Chain
- Optima Care (8 facilities, avg 3.0★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 1, 1976
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.58 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.78 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.54 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.26 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.34 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 16.9 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 33.3 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 28, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 9.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 17 health · 9 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-22 |
| 2026-06-01 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-22 |
| 2026-05-18 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2026-06-25 |
| 2024-08-28 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. F0557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-08-28 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-08-28 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-08-28 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-08-28 | Post nurse staffing information every day. F0732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-08-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-08-28 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-18 |
| 2022-10-18 | 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 |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-15 |
| 2022-10-18 | 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 2022-12-15 |
| 2022-10-18 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-15 |
| 2022-10-18 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-15 |
| 2022-10-18 | 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 2022-12-15 |
| 2022-10-18 | 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 2022-12-15 |
| 2019-11-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-12-23 |
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
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Mendel, Boris (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 5% | |
| Rovt, Alexander (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 90% | |
| Mendel, Eric (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Avinari, Ilana (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Boris Mendel Family 2012 Irrevocable Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Emm Healthcare Group LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendel, Eric (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| RM Holdings Little Neck, LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rovt 2011 Family Trust (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Staiano, Steve (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Younesi, Peyman (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendel, Eric (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Avinari, Ilana (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Mendel, Eric (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Staiano, Steve (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Younesi, Peyman (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Little Neck Care Center?
Little Neck Care Center has a 2-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 Little Neck Care Center have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 103 residents per day.
Has Little Neck Care Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Little Neck Care Center?
It is part of Optima Care 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 Little Neck Care Center?
(718) 423-6400. The facility is located at 260 19 Nassau Boulevard, Little Neck, NY 11362.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.