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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Little Neck Care Center

Little Neck, New YorkMedicare inspection record
(718) 423-6400

About Little Neck Care Center

Little Neck Care Center provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to residents throughout Little Neck, New York who need specialized medical care and recovery support. Our experienced team focuses on helping patients regain independence and return home whenever possible, with personalized treatment plans and compassionate attention to each person's unique needs.

Community at a glance

Capacity

120 residents

Location

Little Neck, NY

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

260 19 NASSAU BLVD, Little Neck, New York 11362

(718) 423-6400

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on June 1, 2026, state inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 35 minutes with each resident a day, about the same as the New York average.

Medicare fined Little Neck Care Center once in the last three years, $25,495 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 35 minutes
Registered nurse time per resident, per day47 minutesAbove the New York average
Nursing staff who left in the past year17%Below the New York average

Inspections

20 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

June 1, 2026 · Standard inspection · 12 citations

  • Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)AdministrationCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlFrom a complaintCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Resident RightsCorrected Jul 22, 2026
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jul 22, 2026

May 18, 2026 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 25, 2026
August 28, 2024 · Standard inspection · 6 citations+
  • Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  • Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  • Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Oct 18, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Oct 18, 2024
August 28, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 18, 2024

Fines and payment denials

1 fine totaling $25,495 in the last three years.

  • May 18, 2026Fine: $25,495

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Optima Care Little Neck LLC
Medicare-certified beds
120
Average residents per day
103
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
September 1, 1976
Part of a chain
Optima Care, 8 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
335434

Location

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260 19 NASSAU BLVDLittle Neck, NY 11362

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Questions about Little Neck Care Center

How did Little Neck Care Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on June 1, 2026 and cited 13 health deficiencies, 3 of them from complaint investigations. The New York average is 8.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Little Neck Care Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 35 minutes with each resident per day, including 47 minutes from registered nurses. 17% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Little Neck Care Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Little Neck Care Center once in the last three years, totaling $25,495.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Little Neck Skilled Nursing in New York Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026