PARK TERRACE CARE CENTER

Park Terrace Care Center is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 59-20 Van Doren Street in Corona, New York, within Queens County. The facility holds 200 certified beds and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. CMS assigns Park Terrace Care Center an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating reflects performance across three individual domains. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5, indicating below-average results based on findings from standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating is 1 out of 5, the lowest tier available, reflecting staffing levels and nurse-to-resident ratios that are significantly below national norms when adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating, by contrast, is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, indicating that the facility performs above average on the clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS, such as rates of hospitalizations, pressure ulcers, and functional decline among residents. Park Terrace Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is able to serve residents who rely on either of these federal and state payment programs. Individuals whose skilled nursing care is covered under Medicare Part A following a qualifying hospital stay may be eligible for services at this facility. Medicaid coverage may apply to residents requiring long-term care who meet the financial and clinical eligibility criteria established by New York State. Prospective residents or their families should confirm current bed availability and any applicable private-pay requirements directly with the facility. When viewed against national benchmarks, Park Terrace Care Center presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall 2-star rating places it below the national average, driven in particular by the 1-star staffing rating, which is the most significant area of concern relative to peer facilities across the country. The health inspection rating of 2 stars also reflects below-average outcomes in that domain. However, the 5-star quality measure rating stands out as a notable area of strength, suggesting that despite lower staffing levels, the facility achieves outcomes on tracked clinical indicators that compare favorably to nursing homes nationwide. This combination of ratings may be a relevant factor for families and care coordinators when evaluating options in the Corona and Queens area.