Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Union Plaza Care Center
Union Plaza Care Center is a Nursing Home in New York State
Union Plaza Care Center is a Nursing Home in New York State
Union Plaza Care Center
Union Plaza Care Center is a Nursing Home in New York State
Union Plaza Care Center is a Nursing Home in New York State
Overview of Union Plaza Care Center
Nestled in Flushing, New York, Union Plaza Care Center provides warm, dedicated care in a modern, well-equipped facility that fosters a sense of community. Offering long-term care and skilled nursing, this care center upholds values of compassion, respect, and inclusivity, ensuring all residents receive personalized care regardless of race or background. Union Plaza boasts an impressive array of nursing care amenities and services to enhance residents’ comfort and well-being. Every aspect of care is tailored to individual needs, from skilled nursing staff and on-site physicians to rehabilitative therapy and pain management programs. The facility offers diverse recreational activities, banking services, and religious accommodations, ensuring residents’ physical, emotional, and spiritual needs are met. Union Plaza’s commitment to cultural diversity is evident in its multilingual staff and culturally appropriate offerings, ensuring all residents feel valued and understood.
Debbie Luongo serves as the Administrator at Union Plaza Care Center, providing dedicated leadership to ensure quality care and a supportive environment for residents and staff alike.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Capacity and availability
High-capacity home
May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.
Total beds
280
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
94.1%
Residents per day (avg)
269
Occupancy rate
94.1%
Residents per day (avg)
269
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Short stays
Recovery
Medicare-covered care
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
45% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Private pay
43% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
24 days
Medicaid
12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 years
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$45.7M
Profit
$1.3M
Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$45,744,409.00
Profit
$1,308,809.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$17.9M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$26.6M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$44.4M
Comparison Chart
The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.Compare Nursing Homes around Queens
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AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Queens
268
No
A+
96
KPRH Iv Operations, LLC (For Profit)
97.1%
$46,679,182.00
$11,528,524.00
24.7%
267.80
5/5
2.5807
4/5
2/5
5/5
-
-
Hollis Park Manor
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Queens
80
No
-
81
IZASK, ROBERT
95.8%
$11,655,044.00
$5,350,041.00
45.9%
76.80
4/5
3.8595
4/5
4/5
4/5
-
-
Union Plaza Care Center
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Queens
280
No
-
97
FRIEDMAN, ESTHER
94.1%
$45,739,612.00
$17,876,400.00
39.1%
268.80
4/5
3.0537
4/5
3/5
4/5
-
-
Park Nursing Home
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
HC
Hospice Care
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Queens
196
No
-
80
Park House Care Center, LLC (For Profit)
88.2%
$21,342,502.00
$5,614,723.00
26.3%
186.60
4/5
3.1800
4/5
2/5
-
2
-
Rego Park Health Care
SNF
Nursing Home 24/7 care needed
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
Corona
200
No
A+
63
HERBERT TUCHMAN ESTATE
91.7%
$36,006,920.00
$9,356,645.00
26%
194.50
3/5
2.5476
3/5
2/5
4/5
-
Private / Shared Rooms
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2.2 miles from city center
33-23 Union St, Queens, NY 11354
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
292
Total Staff
187
Employees
105
Contractors
98,480
Total Hours (Quarter)
150
Avg Staff/Day
7.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 47 | 7.6 | Yes |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 36 | 7 | Yes |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 153 | 7.2 | Yes |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
5.4hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
237 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
1 staff
8hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
27 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
1 staff
4.8hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
3 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
14 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
7 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
23.3%
of total hours from contractors
22,981 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 9
Certified Nursing Assistant: 70
Speech Language Pathologist: 1
Licensed Practical Nurse: 13
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2
Physical Therapy Assistant: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 5
Medical Director: 1
Therapeutic Recreation Specialist: 1
Respiratory Therapist: 2
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 83 | 70 | 153 | 51,186 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 38 | 9 | 47 | 15,953 | 91 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 23 | 13 | 36 | 12,605 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,676 | 91 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Dental Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,256 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 2 | 2 | 4 | 1,853 | 79 | 87% | 9.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 1 | 5 | 1,815 | 76 | 84% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,565 | 78 | 86% | 9.1 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,564 | 74 | 81% | 6.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,106 | 65 | 71% | 7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 989 | 65 | 71% | 8.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 504 | 63 | 69% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 59 | 65% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 392 | 55 | 60% | 7.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 372 | 49 | 54% | 7.6 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 343 | 49 | 54% | 7 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 0 | 2 | 2 | 297 | 48 | 53% | 4.7 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 268 | 56 | 62% | 4.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 5 | 5 | 201 | 32 | 35% | 5.4 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 65 | 26 | 29% | 2.5 |
Health Inspection History
Source: CMS Health Citations (Mar 2020 – Aug 2024)
3
Inspections
9
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3
Citations/Inspection
Aug 2024
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Quality of Life & Care
3
33% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2
22% of total
Infection Control
1
11% of total
Resident Rights
1
11% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections
9
Complaint Investigations
2
State Comparison (NY)
Citations
9
New York average: 18.5
Critical Citations
0
New York average: 0.2
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
| Date | Severity ? | Category | Tag | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 28, 2024 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Aug 28, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0688 | Corrected |
| Aug 28, 2024 | D | Quality of Care | F0689 | Corrected |
| Aug 28, 2024 | B | Care Planning | F0640 | Corrected |
| Aug 28, 2024 | D | Resident Rights | F0553 | Corrected |
| Mar 28, 2023 | D | Abuse/Neglect | F0609 | Corrected |
| Mar 11, 2020 | D | Infection Control | F0880 | Corrected |
| Mar 11, 2020 | D | Nutrition | F0808 | Corrected |
| Mar 11, 2020 | E | Quality of Care | F0684 | Corrected |
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
271
Total Residents
Medicare
59
(21.8%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
207
(76.4%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
5
(1.8%)
ⓘ
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Member Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality Measures
CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)
High-Risk Clinical Events
9.3
Score
5% better than avg
New York avg: 9.8
Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline
Functional Decline
20.7
Score
14% worse than avg
New York avg: 18.1
Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
19.0%
Lost Too Much Weight
4.7%
Urinary Tract Infection
2.3%
Depressive Symptoms
43.5%
Falls with Major Injury
3.4%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
98.0%
Antipsychotic Use
5.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
15.1%
Influenza Vaccine
99.2%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
4.4%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
28.1%
Short-Stay Resident Measures
Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).
Pneumococcal Vaccine
78.3%
Near average
New York: 76.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
1.1%
14% better than avg
New York: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
83.8%
6% better than avg
New York: 78.8%
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Union Plaza Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
94.1%
↑ 0.9pp vs 2022
Net Income
$1,308,809
↑ ~$346K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$26,361,916
↑ ~$444K vs 2022
Profit Margin
2.9%
↑ 0.6pp vs 2022
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Program
State Program Name
Eligibility
Benefits
Community First Choice Option
NY Medicaid CFCO
- General: Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics: Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 60+, 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 Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
- Services: 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
Official government program page
- General: Age 62+, 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 Specifics: Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
- Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)
NY SCHE
Official government program page
- General: Age 65+, 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 Specifics: Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
- Services: 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
- General: One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), 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 Specifics: Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
- Services: 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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NY Medicaid CFCO
Community First Choice Option
Requirements:
General:Age 65+ or disabled, 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 Specifics:Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Personal care (5-7 hours/day), respite care (240 hours/year), home modifications ($1,500 avg.), assistive technology ($500 avg.).
NY EISEP
Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)
Requirements:
- General:Age 60+, 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 Specifics:Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: In-home care (3-5 hours/week), respite (up to 10 days/year), case management, transportation (~5 trips/month).
NY SCRIE
Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 62+, 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 Specifics:Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord.
NY SCHE
Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)
Requirements:
- General:Age 65+, 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 Specifics:Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value).
NYFSC Home Sharing
New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program
Requirements:
- General:One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), 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 Specifics:Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.
Benefits without Contact:
- Services: 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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