Nursing Home

New York Center for Rehabilitation

Nursing Home

New York Center for Rehabilitation

26-13 21st St, Queens, NY 11102 View map
Overview of New York Center for Rehabilitation

New York Center for Rehabilitation in Queens keeps one thing in mind when providing their service: healing. Management and staff at the New York Center for Rehabilitation approach their service with the understanding that their residents need a sense of healing– both on the physical and emotional level. The staff ensures residents are inspired to grow as better individuals through their enhanced lifestyle in a vibrant and positive environment. Families can trust that their loved ones are in good hands because residents are given the fullest attention they need all round-the-clock. New York Center for Rehabilitation is committed to ensuring that residents are comfortable and secure in the community. 
Services at the New York Center for Rehabilitation revolve around enhancing the quality of life for residents; found through their list of medical services that include dental, ophthalmology, and podiatry services. Short-term and long-term services are also available depending on the needs of the resident. Some community amenities include lounge areas, recreation rooms on every floor, religious services, outdoor patio, hair salon services, housekeeping and laundry services. 

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
New York average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
5/5
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.
4/5
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 31m per day

This home provides 1% 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. 1h 18m per day 42m per day 41m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 34m per day 2h 11m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 23m per day 3h 10m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 6m per day 7m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 57m per day 28m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 280

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in New York
Occupancy rate 96.4%
Residents per day (avg) 274
Occupancy rate
96.4%
Residents per day (avg)
274

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

46% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

42% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$52.2M
Profit
$3.2M
Privately-owned community
Home revenue
$52,230,344.00
Profit
$3,180,372.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$14.0M
26.9% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$35.0M
Total costs $49.0M
Bed community size
280-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 95 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
County: Queens

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 335838
Accreditations: 5 Star by CMS, Rated Top 3 Rehabs in NY by Newsweek
Inspection Rating: 5 Star Health Inspection, 4 Star Staffing, 2 Star Quality Measuring

Ownership & operating entity

New York Center for Rehabilitation is legally operated by New York Rehabilitation Care Management, LLC (For Profit).

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Skilled Nursing
24-Hour Staffing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Short-term Rehab, Long-term Care, Amenities, Virtual Tour, Careers
Operating Hours
Admissions 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Enjoy delicious gourmet meals, customized to your preferences, and snacks any time of the day!
Meals Included
Yes
Special Diets
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.

7 inspections

3 with citations, 4 without citations

9 on-site complaint investigations

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

358 complaints

129 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:May 30, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

16 total citations

11 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

28 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 1

New York average 3.6


Last Health inspection on Apr 2023

Total health citations 2
Citations per inspection
2

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

All 2 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

2 moderate citations More info New York average: 17.4

0 minor citations More info New York average: 0.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 24, 2023
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Apr 24, 2023
Corrected

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

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Address 4.2 miles from city center — 0.33 miles to nearest hospital (Mount Sinai Queens)

Address 26-13 21st St, Queens, NY 11102

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

319
Total Staff
159
Employees
160
Contractors
129,781
Total Hours (Quarter)
176
Avg Staff/Day
8.1
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse847.8 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse88 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1438.5 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
5 staff
7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
235 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
4 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Therapy Services
46 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
2 staff
9.1hs shift avg
Dietary Services
22 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services
5 staff
7.3hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
45.5%
of total hours from contractors
59,096 contractor hours this quarter
Physical Therapy Assistant: 4 Registered Nurse: 61 Physical Therapy Aide: 12 Certified Nursing Assistant: 59 Speech Language Pathologist: 13 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 1 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 1 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 7
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant845914362,04591100%8.5
Registered Nurse23618431,13591100%7.8
Other Dietary Services Staff210216,46891100%7.2
Speech Language Pathologist013136,46391100%8.3
Physical Therapy Aide012125,4178290%8.3
Licensed Practical Nurse7183,54391100%8
Physical Therapist6062,94091100%7.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician0772,40791100%8.2
Dental Services Staff5052,2367886%7.3
Administrator4041,8206571%7
Physical Therapy Assistant1451,6157886%8.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2131,1548189%8
Qualified Social Worker0226736470%9.1
Occupational Therapy Aide3036267077%6.8
Nurse Practitioner1014676571%7.2
Dietitian1014055763%7.1
Medical Director1013695358%7

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
263 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
48 residents (18.3%)
Medicaid
156 residents (59.3%)
Private pay or other
59 residents (22.4%)
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. 8.5
13% 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. 8.3
54% 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 12.1%
27% 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 10.6%
36% 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 2.1%
90% better 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 5.2%
73% worse 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 8.4%
17% worse than New York average

New York average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.3%
78% better than New York average

New York average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4%
6% worse than New York average

New York average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 17.1%
5% better than New York average

New York average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.1%
In line with New York average

New York average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
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 100.0%
5% better than New York average

New York average: 95.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.74
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. 0.93
31% better than New York average

New York average: 1.35

Short-stay resident measures
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 97.7%
27% 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 0.9%
30% better 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 98.0%
24% 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. 17.0%
17% 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. 9.3%
In line with 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. 2.6%
234% worse 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. 40.1%
25% worse 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. 49.3%
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.