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Ocean Gardens Care Center

Overview of Ocean Gardens Care Center
Ocean Gardens Care Center is located in Arverne, NY. It focuses on providing a comfortable and supportive environment for residents. The center offers various amenities and services to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
(718) 945-0700

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
2/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
2/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
2h 35m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 280

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the state average
Occupancy rate 75.8%
Residents per day (avg) 264
Occupancy rate
75.8%
Residents per day (avg)
264

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

Might be optimal for
Long-term daily care Ongoing support needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

19% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Medicaid

52% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$36.2M
Profit
$603.9K
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$36,192,450.00
Profit
$603,926.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$8.6M
23.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$27.0M
Total costs $35.6M
Bed community size
280-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Active
County: Queens

Additional licensing details

License number: 7003389N
CMS Certification Number: 335738

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: Ocean Gardens Nursing Facility, Inc (For Profit)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Outdoor patio
Onsite laundry service
Onsite hair salon
Supervised smoking room
Smoking cessation programs
Computer room
Therapeutic Recreation Department

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Nursing, Rehabilitation, Amenities, Careers, COVID-19 Update, Virtual Tour, Contact Us
Contact Ocean Gardens Care Center

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.

4 inspections

4 with citations, 0 without citations

New York average: 9 inspections (5 with citations)

170 complaints

60.7 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:April 17, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

17 total citations

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

New York average: 29 citations

17 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

State average N/A


Last Health inspection on Sep 2023

Total health citations 27

State average N/A

Citations per inspection
9

State average N/A


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

22 of 27 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 27 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A


Serious Health citations More info 0
In line with State average

State average: N/A

0 critical citations More info State average: N/A

0 serious citations More info State average: N/A

27 moderate citations More info State average: N/A

0 minor citations More info State average: N/A
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Info Issues related to preventing and controlling infections, including hygiene practices and safety protocols. Sep 27, 2023
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Info Issues related to food quality, meal service, and resident's nutritional needs. Sep 27, 2023
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Sep 27, 2023
Corrected

Quality of Care moderate citation Info Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs. Sep 27, 2023
Corrected

Compare Assisted Living around Usa The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

Ocean Gardens Care Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Arverne
280
No
-
-
Anton’s Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Boerne
10
No
-
-
Job Haines Home
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Bloomfield
40
No
85
Studio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms
Village Care Homes Assisted Living – Stephen F Austin
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

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No
27
Private / Semi-Private Suite
Countryside Manor Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Conroe
12
No
8
-

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 410
Employees 164
Contractors 246
Staff to resident ratio 1.93:1
0% compared with State average

State average ratio: 0:0

Avg staff/day 105
Average shift 7.2 hours
0% compared with State average

State average: 0 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 68,836
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 86
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 65
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 6.7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 215
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

26.2%

18,005 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 114 Registered Nurse: 58 Licensed Practical Nurse: 41 Other Dietary Services Staff: 14 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 1 Mental Health Service Worker: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant10111421538,82991100%7.6
Licensed Practical Nurse2441659,39491100%6.7
Registered Nurse2858869,21491100%7
Other Dietary Services Staff014144,44991100%6.3
Mental Health Service Worker3141,1456470%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician0661,1297481%7.8
Administrator2028326571%7.1
Occupational Therapy Aide2026408695%7.4
Physical Therapy Assistant0225696369%8.6
Nurse Practitioner1015085864%8.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2025018391%4.9
Dietitian1014285965%7.3
Speech Language Pathologist0334155358%7.7
Physical Therapy Aide0223485763%6.1
Qualified Social Worker0222395459%4.4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0221043842%2.7
Medical Director011952629%3.6
215 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
65 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
86 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
14 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
4 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
6 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 81%
2 Administrator
% of Days 71%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 95%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 69%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 64%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 91%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 65%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 58%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 63%
2 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 59%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 42%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 29%

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
212 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
8 residents (3.8%)
Medicaid
184 residents (86.8%)
Private pay or other
20 residents (9.4%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

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

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, 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. 9.7
In line with State average

State average: 9.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 19.9
10% worse than State average

State average: 18.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.4%
In line with State average

State average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 18.1%
9% worse than State average

State 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 25.2%
18% worse than State average

State average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.0%
68% better than State average

State average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 7.7%
7% worse than State average

State average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.7%
51% better than State average

State average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.4%
11% better than State average

State average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.1%
83% better than State average

State average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 13.6%
8% worse than State average

State average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.4%
In line with State average

State average: 91.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.6%
In line with State average

State average: 95.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 78.0%
In line with State average

State average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.1%
221% worse than State average

State average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 71.4%
9% worse than State average

State average: 78.8%

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