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Little Neck Care Center
260 19 Nassau Boulevard, Little Neck, NY 11362 (opens Google Maps) · Queens County · (718) 423-6400· 120 certified beds · avg 103 residents/day · certified since Sep 1, 1976 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: OPTIMA CARE (8 facilities, chain avg rating 3.0★)
1/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Aug 28, 2024
1
Serious findings on record
most recent May 18, 2026
$0
Fines, last 3 years
3.40
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · May 18, 2026 · F-0610 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · May 18, 2026 · F-0610 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Why it matters: When allegations aren't investigated, harm to residents can continue unchecked.
Severity (J): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Jun 25, 2026 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 17 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint F-0609
The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint F-0880
The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint F-0610
View all 17 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 1, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609 |
| Jun 1, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · from a complaint · F-0880 |
| May 18, 2026 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint · F-0610 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with respect and dignity, or did not let them keep and use their own personal belongings. · F-0557 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · F-0655 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. · F-0656 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the care needed to maintain or improve residents' movement and flexibility — such as range-of-motion exercises — leading to avoidable decline. · F-0688 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not post its nurse staffing information every day. Nursing homes must publicly display how many nurses and aides are on duty each day. · F-0732 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Aug 28, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint · F-0609 |
| Oct 18, 2022 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. · F-0812 |
| Oct 18, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility used physical restraints — devices that limit a resident's movement — when they weren't needed for medical treatment. · F-0604 |
| Oct 18, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives. · F-0641 |
| Oct 18, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · F-0655 |
| Oct 18, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657 |
| Oct 18, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · F-0755 |
| Nov 18, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (6 → 6).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2019
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2022
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 7
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 3
Serious citations (G–L): 1
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 1 | 0 | D |
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | F |
| 2024 | 7 | 0 | D |
| 2026 | 3 | 1 | J ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew York averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 3.40
New York average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.74
New York average: 0.68
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.17
New York average: 3.13
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.40 | 3.58 | 3.95 | bottom 49% in New York; bottom 32% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.74 | 0.68 | 0.69 | top 28% in New York; top 33% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.17 | 3.13 | 3.50 | top 38% in New York; bottom 40% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.63 | 0.48 | 0.48 | top 20% in New York; top 21% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 16.9 | 40.3 | 45.8 | top 3% in New York; top 2% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 33.3 | 39.8 | 42.9 | top 38% in New York; top 33% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.58, RN 0.78, weekend 3.34.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.58 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mendel, Boris | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 5% | 01/24/2018 |
| Mendel, Eric | Individual | 5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest | 100% | 01/24/2018 |
| Rovt, Alexander | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 90% | 01/24/2018 |
| Avinari, Ilana | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2018 |
| Avinari, Ilana | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2018 |
| Boris Mendel Family 2012 Irrevocable Trust | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/23/2025 |
| Emm Healthcare Group LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2018 |
| Mendel, Eric | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2018 |
| Mendel, Eric | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2018 |
| Mendel, Eric | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2018 |
| RM Holdings Little Neck, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/24/2018 |
| Rovt 2011 Family Trust | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/23/2025 |
| Staiano, Steve | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/21/2022 |
| Staiano, Steve | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2025 |
| Younesi, Peyman | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/01/2019 |
| Younesi, Peyman | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2025 |
All 16 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Optima Care — 8 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing — Brentwood, NY · overall 5/5
- White Plains Center for Nursing Care, L L C — White Plains, NY · overall 5/5
- Castle Hills Rehabilitation and Care Center — San Antonio, TX · overall 1/5
- Optima Care Castle Hill — Union City, NJ · overall 2/5
- Optima Care Fountains — Secaucus, NJ · overall 1/5
- Optima Care Harborview — Jersey City, NJ · overall 3/5
- Brookside Multicare Nursing Center — Smithtown, NY · overall 5/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
- "How do you train staff to treat residents with dignity, and how do you protect residents' personal belongings?"
- "What does the care plan for a brand-new resident cover in the first 48 hours, and who writes it?"
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "What do you do daily to keep residents moving, and how do you help residents at risk of losing mobility?"
- "Where do you post your daily staffing numbers, and can I see today's?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 17% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 16 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 242 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehab | 1.4 mi | New Hyde Park, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| New Glen Oaks Nursing Home, INC | 1.4 mi | Glen Oaks, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Highfield Gardens Care Center of Great Neck | 1.6 mi | Great Neck, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Northwell Health Stern Family Center for Rehabilit | 1.7 mi | Manhasset, NY | ★★★★★ | 3/5 | |
| The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Great Neck | 1.9 mi | Great Neck, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Windsor Park Rehab & Nursing Center | 2.5 mi | Queens Village, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home INC | 2.5 mi | Bayside, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| St Mary's Hospital for Children | 2.8 mi | Bayside, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Hollis Park Manor Nursing Home | 3.7 mi | Hollis, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Holliswood Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcar | 3.7 mi | Hollis, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Queen of Peace Residence | 3.9 mi | Queens Village, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens | 4.2 mi | Whitesone, NY | ★★★★☆ | 4/5 |
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Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Queens, NY — 56 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Long Island Care Center INC — Flushing, NY · overall 5/5
- Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care INC — Jamaica, NY · overall 5/5
- Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Center LLC — Flushing, NY · overall 5/5
- New York Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing — Astoria, NY · overall 5/5
- Nys Veterans Home in Nyc — Jamaica, NY · overall 4/5
- Ocean Gardens Care Center — Arverne, NY · overall 1/5
- Oceanview Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center — Far Rockaway, NY · overall 3/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335434.
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