Nursing home · Flushing, NY
Long Island Care Center Inc
144-61 38th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354 · (718) 939-7500
Long Island Care Center Inc is a 200-bed for-profit nursing home in Flushing, New York (Queens County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1969. On average it cares for 179 residents a day (about 89% of its certified beds). It is part of Paragon Healthnet, a group of 11 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.85 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.94 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.49 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 22% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 34% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | April 24, 2024 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 4 below the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 2 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Long Island Care Center INC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Long Island Care Center Inc?
CMS rates Long Island Care Center Inc 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Long Island Care Center Inc have?
200 certified beds, with an average of 179 residents a day.
Does Long Island Care Center Inc accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Long Island Care Center Inc?
(718) 939-7500. Address: 144-61 38th Avenue, Flushing, NY 11354.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).