LONG ISLAND CARE CENTER INC

Long Island Care Center Inc is a for-profit, corporately owned skilled nursing facility located at 144-61 38th Ave in Flushing, New York (Queens County, ZIP 11354). The facility operates with 200 certified beds and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid residents. It can be reached by phone at (718) 939-7500. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Long Island Care Center Inc holds an overall CMS star rating of 5 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting inspection outcomes that are above the national average. The staffing rating is 2 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels that fall below the national average. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, indicating performance on clinical quality indicators that is above the national average. These individual domain ratings contribute to the composite overall score but each reflects a distinct aspect of facility operations. Long Island Care Center Inc is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility is available to residents who qualify under the federal Medicare program, typically covering short-term skilled nursing or rehabilitation stays, as well as residents who qualify under the joint federal-state Medicaid program, which commonly covers long-term custodial care. Individuals seeking information about private pay rates, supplemental insurance coverage, or specific financial eligibility requirements should contact the facility directly. When compared to the national average CMS overall star rating of 3.0, Long Island Care Center Inc performs above average at the composite level. The 5-star quality measure rating and 4-star health inspection rating both represent performance above what is typical nationally. The staffing rating of 2 stars, however, is below the national average, indicating that staffing levels at this facility are lower relative to peer facilities across the country. Families and individuals researching skilled nursing options in the Flushing, New York area may find it useful to review CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, staffing hour data, and quality measure detail associated with this facility.