Nursing Home

Little Neck Care Center

Nursing Home

Little Neck Care Center

260-19 Nassau Blvd, Little Neck, NY 11362 View map
Overview of Little Neck Care Center

Providing a spectrum of senior care services under one roof, Little Neck Care Center offers skilled nursing care for individuals requiring round-the-clock medical attention. Personalized care plans are established by an expert staff to ensure each resident receives the necessary support for optimal well-being. Residents also benefit from advanced medical technology and compassionate care that prioritizes dignity and independence.

Little Neck Care Center recognizes that not all seniors require the same level of care. Beyond skilled nursing, this community offers a range of supportive services for individuals who can benefit from some assistance with daily living activities. Spacious private rooms and a warm, social atmosphere, create a sense of community and connection for everyone. With its commitment to excellent care, and a continuum of senior living services, Little Neck Care Center empowers seniors to live a safe, dignified, and fulfilling life.

(718) 423-6400

Managed by Stephen Staiano

Administrator

Stephen Staiano serves as the Administrator at Little Neck Care Center. He leads the community with a commitment to providing quality care and fostering a supportive environment for residents and staff alike.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
4/5
New York average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
New York average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
4/5
New York average: 2.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
New York average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 29m per day

This home provides 0% more nursing time per resident than the New York average.

New York average: 3h 29m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 33m per day 28m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the New York average
Occupancy rate 51.2%
Residents per day (avg) 103
Occupancy rate
51.2%
Residents per day (avg)
103

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 months

Private pay

45% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$25.6M
Operating loss
-$2.2M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$25,606,927.00
Operating loss
$-2,182,086.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.7M
34.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$19.1M
Total costs $27.8M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 81 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
51%
In line with New York average
Occupied beds
61 / 120
Average residents 166 per day

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
County: Queens

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 335434

Ownership & operating entity

Little Neck Care Center is legally operated by Optima Care Little Neck, LLC (For Profit).

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

Amenities & Lifestyle

Concierge Services
Beauty Services
Pastoral Services
Therapeutic Recreation
Pet Therapy

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short Term Physical Rehabilitation, Long Term Nursing Care, Alzheimer’s and Dementia Care, Stroke Rehabilitation and Recovery, Comfort Measures, Cardiac Rehabilitation and CHF Therapy, Orthopedic Rehabilitation, IV Therapy and Treatment, Wound Care, Pulmonary Rehabilitation for COPD, 24-hour Physician Availability, Trach Rehab, Respite Care, Veterans Care, LifeVest Care
Religious Services
Yes

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.

8 inspections

5 with citations, 3 without citations

8 on-site complaint investigations

New York average: 9 inspections (5 with citations), 15 on-site complaint investigations

121 complaints

118 complaints per 100 occupied beds

New York average: 49.9 complaints per 100 occupied beds

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

New York average: 93 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:August 28, 2024
Type:Complaint Investigation

19 total citations

14 health citations 5 life safety citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New York average: 29 citations

New York average: 20 health citations

New York average: 4 life safety citations

14 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

0 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

New York average 3.6


Last Health inspection on Aug 2024

Total health citations 13
Citations per inspection
4.33

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New York average

New York average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New York average

New York average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info New York average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info New York average: 0.2

13 moderate citations More info New York average: 17.4

0 minor citations More info New York average: 0.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Aug 28, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Aug 28, 2024
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Aug 28, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Aug 28, 2024
Corrected

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Little Neck Care Center
MC

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Address 5.2 miles from city center — 1.18 miles to nearest hospital (Long Island Jewish Medical Center)

Address 260-19 Nassau Blvd, Little Neck, NY 11362

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

143
Total Staff
105
Employees
38
Contractors
45,689
Total Hours (Quarter)
68
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse177.5 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse167.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant527.4 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
85 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
6 staff
7hs shift avg
Therapy Services
34 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
3 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Social Services
11 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Other Services
3 staff
6.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
14.8%
of total hours from contractors
6,760 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1 Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Registered Nurse: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 8 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 9 Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 2 Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 3 Respiratory Therapist: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant5115221,32891100%7.4
Licensed Practical Nurse124165,65491100%7.2
Registered Nurse161175,24791100%7.5
Speech Language Pathologist19102,8027987%8.2
Other Social Services Staff9092,75891100%7
Physical Therapy Aide28101,6747886%7.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist5051,5756976%7
Respiratory Therapy Technician0337457987%9
Qualified Social Worker0226416571%5.6
Respiratory Therapist0115456167%8.9
Physical Therapy Assistant1454336167%7
Occupational Therapy Aide2024126066%6.9
Administrator1014065864%7
Nurse Practitioner1014065864%7
Dental Services Staff2024045864%6.6
Mental Health Service Worker1013925662%7
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist1232262932%7.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant033402426%1.6

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
104 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
24 residents (23.1%)
Medicaid
62 residents (59.6%)
Private pay or other
18 residents (17.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

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

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.0
29% better than New York average

New York average: 9.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 15.9
12% better than New York average

New York average: 18.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New York avg: 4.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.9%
28% better than New York average

New York average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.8%
29% better than New York average

New York average: 16.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 24.2%
13% worse than New York average

New York average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 2.0%
33% better than New York average

New York average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 5.8%
19% better than New York average

New York average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.7%
19% worse than New York average

New York average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.3%
45% better than New York average

New York average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 14.4%
21% better than New York average

New York average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 5.4%
57% better than New York average

New York average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
9% better than New York average

New York average: 91.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.8%
In line with New York average

New York average: 95.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.73
In line with 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. 0.36
73% better than New York average

New York average: 1.35

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New York avg: 3.7 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.1%
24% better than New York average

New York average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.4%
10% worse than New York average

New York average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.8%
16% better than New York average

New York average: 78.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 18.4%
11% 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. 2.3%
76% 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. 79.9%
49% 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. 50.6%
In line with New York average

New York average: 50.6%

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled, New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$30,182 (individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion).

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

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

NY EISEP

Age 60+, New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$15,000 (individual).

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

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.

$50,000/year (household).

No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.

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

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.

$58,399/year (household).

No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

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

NYFSC Home Sharing

One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.

No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.

Not applicable; focus on housing need.

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

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