Elmhurst Care Center, Inc
Nursing Home · Queens County, NY

Elmhurst Care Center, Inc

Nursing Home · Queens County, NY
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Elmhurst Care Center, Inc accepts Medicaid and Medicare.

Overview of Elmhurst Care Center, INC

ECC Nursing & Rehab is a 240-bed facility providing 24 hour comprehensive care to adults of all ages. It offers rehabilitative services, long-term care, and skilled nursing care. The facility is licensed by the Department of Health and certified to participate in Medicare and Medicaid programs.

(718) 205-8100

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to New York state averages

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 33m per day ▼ 21% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 24m per day ▼ 48% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 13m per day ■ Avg State avg: 2h 11m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 53m per day ▼ 9% State avg: 3h 10m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 3m per day ▼ 57% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 28m per day ■ Avg State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 28m per day
Bed community size
240-bed community Rank #115 / 752Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 115th out of 752 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 46 / 100 Rank #810 / 1167Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 810th out of 1167 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
17%
Rank #430 / 433Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 430th out of 433 homes in New York. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New York average, with its Statewide rank out of 433. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the New York average: 88.3%
Occupied beds
40 / 240
Average residents per home in New York 166 per day

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
CountyQueens
License Number7003396N
CMS Certification Number335814

Ownership & Operating Entity

Elmhurst Care Center, Inc is legally operated by Elmhurst Care Center, Inc (For Profit).

Owner NameElmhurst Care Center, Inc (For Profit)

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Amenities & Lifestyle

24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care
Rehabilitation Programs
Dietary Services
Recreational Therapy
Religious Services
Specific ProgramsHealthcare Services, Rehabilitative services, Speech/Audiology, Nutrition, Medical Care
Religious ServicesYes
Operating Hours24 hours a day, 7 days a week

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Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.

C+ · Near the New York average for nursing homes.

New York nursing homes benchmark: C 74/100

Inspection score: 78 out of 100. Letter grade C+. Near the New York average for nursing homes.

Enforcement Actions Info Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when a nursing home fails to meet state or federal care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.

Since 2019
1 enforcement action

This facility has 1 enforcement action. 34% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.

  • September 9, 2022 Quality of Care #NH-23-004

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average 3 Worse Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total citations (31% above)
• Citations per year (26% above)
• Citations per inspection (71% above)
1 At Avg Metrics at New York average:
• Life safety citations (at NY avg)
8 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Health citations (35% below)
• Total inspections (22% below)
• Inspections with citations (25% below)
• Inspection citation rate (2% below)
• Total complaints (47% below)
• Complaints per year (47% below)
• Complaints per bed (66% below)
• Complaint investigations (33% below)
Latest Inspection July 3, 2024 Complaint Investigation

Citations Info Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total citations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 1713 This facility has 31% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (17 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 31% worse
Health citations Info Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations. 1320 This facility has 35% fewer health citations than a typical New York nursing home (13 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 35% better
Life safety citations Info Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar. 44 This facility has life safety citations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg
Citations per year Info Average citations per year since 2019. 2.41.9 This facility has 26% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (2.4 vs. NY avg 1.9).↑ 26% worse
Citations per inspection Info Average citations per inspection. 2.41.4 This facility has 71% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (2.4 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 71% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 79 This facility has 22% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 22% better
Inspections with citations Info Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation. 34 This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better
Inspection citation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation. 43%44% This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (43% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 1% better

Complaints & Investigations Info Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total complaints Info Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff. 4279 This facility has 47% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (42 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 47% better
Complaints per year Info Average complaints per year since 2019. 611.3 This facility has 47% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (6 vs. NY avg 11.3).↓ 47% better
Complaints per bed Info Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds. 0.170.50 This facility has 66% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.17 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 66% better
Complaint investigations Info On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators. 1015 This facility has 33% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (10 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 33% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

The most recent inspections conducted on July 3, 2024, identified deficiencies related to nursing staff shortages on weekends, incomplete posting of nurse staffing information, resident dignity, care planning, infection control, and environmental maintenance, all of which were corrected by August 2024. Earlier inspections showed similar issues with care planning, resident dignity, timely and accurate assessments, and safety concerns, including life safety code citations that were also corrected. Complaint investigations did not result in any substantiated complaints, and no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or license actions were listed in the available reports. The main themes across deficiencies involved staffing adequacy, resident care planning, dignity, and environmental safety. The facility’s record shows repeated citations in these areas but also demonstrates correction of deficiencies and no enforcement actions, indicating ongoing efforts to address identified issues.

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Infection Prevention & Vaccination

How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.

Employee Flu Vaccination Rate: 92%

Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.

Lawsuit overview for Elmhurst Care Center, Inc

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 36
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 3 3 active
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 32 32 Disposed
Since Info Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure. 2001
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2025
Next Court Date Info Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases. May 01, 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

Long-stay resident measures
Above average New York avg: 4.0 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.98
16% worse than New York average

New York average: 1.71

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.57
16% worse than New York average

New York average: 1.35

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New York avg: 3.5 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 12.4%
40% better than New York average

New York average: 20.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 4.5%
54% better than New York average

New York average: 9.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.0%
100% better than New York average

New York average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 67.0%
25% better than New York average

New York average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 14.6%
71% worse than New York average

New York average: 50.6%

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Address 1.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from East Elmhurst's city center to Elmhurst Care Center, Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
NY

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
NY

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+
General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
NY

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits
Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+
General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
NY

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits
Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)
General NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.
NY

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits
Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Elmhurst Care Center, Inc

What neighborhood is Elmhurst Care Center, Inc in?

Elmhurst Care Center, Inc is in the 25th Avenue neighborhood of East Elmhurst.

Who is the owner of Elmhurst Care Center, Inc?

The legal owner and operator of Elmhurst Care Center, Inc is Elmhurst Care Center, Inc (For Profit).

Is Elmhurst Care Center, Inc in a walkable area?

Elmhurst Care Center, Inc has a walk score of 46. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the license number of Elmhurst Care Center, Inc?

According to NY state health department records, Elmhurst Care Center, Inc's license number is 7003396N.

What is the occupancy rate at Elmhurst Care Center, Inc?

Elmhurst Care Center, Inc's occupancy is 17%.

How many beds does Elmhurst Care Center, Inc have?

Elmhurst Care Center, Inc has 240 beds.

Has Elmhurst Care Center, Inc had any recent deficiencies or citations?

Elmhurst Care Center, Inc has had 17 recently reported deficiencies.

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