NYS Veterans Home in NYC

Nursing Home · Jamaica, NY

CMS overall rating 4/5 Government - State

CMS certification number335770

Contact & location

178-50 Linden Boulevard
Jamaica, NY 11434
Queens County
Phone
(718) 990-0329
ZIP code
11434 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
250
Residents per day
216.5 (87% occupied)
Ownership
Government - State
Legal name
State of New York Comptrollers Office
Chain
State of New York Comptroller's Office (7 facilities, avg 4.3★)
Medicare certified since
January 13, 1994
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

Staffing

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

Total nurse staffing
4.33 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.66 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.82 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.84 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.53 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
32.6 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
41.4 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 16, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
1
Citations on record (3 years)
10 health · 19 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-12-02 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 2026-01-28
2024-12-10 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-02-10
2024-05-16 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		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-30
2024-05-16 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-30
2024-05-16 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-30
2024-05-16 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-30
2024-05-16 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-30
2024-05-16 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-30
2024-05-16 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-30
2022-04-21 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 2022-06-01

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
Leahy, John (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Leahy, John (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Leahy, John (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
State of New York Comptrollers Office (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Leahy, John (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of NYS Veterans Home in NYC?

NYS Veterans Home in NYC has a 4-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 NYS Veterans Home in NYC have?

It has 250 certified beds and cares for about 217 residents per day.

Has NYS Veterans Home in NYC been fined?

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

Who owns NYS Veterans Home in NYC?

It is part of State of New York Comptroller's Office and is classified as government - state. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of NYS Veterans Home in NYC?

(718) 990-0329. The facility is located at 178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434.

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