MARGARET TIETZ CENTER FOR NURSING CARE INC

Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care Inc is a skilled nursing facility located at 164-11 Chapin Parkway in Jamaica, New York, within Queens County. The facility operates with 200 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it available to a broad range of residents requiring long-term or post-acute care. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of one to five, with five stars representing performance in the highest tier relative to other facilities nationally. Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care Inc holds an overall CMS star rating of 5, placing it above the national average of 3.0 stars. Its health inspection rating is 5 stars, reflecting the outcomes of standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating stands at 3 stars, which indicates performance near the national midpoint in measures of registered nurse hours, total nursing hours, and related staffing metrics. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, based on clinical data reported by the facility covering areas such as resident mobility, medication management, and infection rates. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care Inc accepts payment through both federal programs. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and benefit period limitations. Medicaid may cover longer-term residential care for individuals who meet financial and clinical eligibility criteria under New York State guidelines. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly or consult with a benefits counselor to confirm current coverage terms and any applicable private pay options. When assessed against national benchmarks, Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care Inc performs above average in several key rating categories. The overall 5-star rating and the 5-star ratings in health inspections and quality measures both exceed the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing rating of 3 stars falls at the national midpoint. Located in Queens County, the facility is one of several nursing care options in the Jamaica area, and its CMS ratings provide a standardized basis for comparison with other facilities across the state and country. All rating data is sourced from CMS public reporting and is subject to periodic updates as new inspection and clinical data become available.