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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Waterview Nursing Care Center

Flushing, New YorkMedicare inspection record
(718) 461-5000

About Waterview Nursing Care Center

Waterview Nursing Care Center provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation services to Flushing, New York residents who need professional medical care and recovery support. Our experienced team focuses on personalized treatment plans that help patients regain independence and return home whenever possible.

Community at a glance

Capacity

200 residents

Location

Flushing, NY

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

119 15 27TH AVENUE, Flushing, New York 11354

(718) 461-5000

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 May 8, 2026, state inspectors cited 5 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 10 minutes with each resident a day, below the New York average of 3 hours 38 minutes.

Medicare has not fined Waterview Nursing Care Center in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 10 minutesBelow the New York average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day43 minutes
Nursing staff who left in the past year31%Below the New York average

Inspections

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

May 8, 2026 · Standard inspection · 5 citations

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 29, 2026
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 29, 2026
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Jun 29, 2026
  • Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jun 29, 2026
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Minimal harm or risk, widespread (level C)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jun 29, 2026

December 9, 2024 · Standard inspection · 9 citations

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  • 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 pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  • 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 pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  • Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Dec 30, 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 PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jan 16, 2025
  • Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Jan 30, 2025
  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Jan 30, 2025
August 30, 2024 · Complaint investigation · 2 citations+
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceFrom a complaintCorrected Oct 15, 2024
  • 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 15, 2024
November 9, 2023 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation+
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Dec 4, 2023

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Waterview Nursing Care Center, Inc.
Medicare-certified beds
200
Average residents per day
177
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
July 13, 1968
Part of a chain
603 Healthcare, 7 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
335154

Location

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119 15 27TH AVENUEFlushing, NY 11354

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Questions about Waterview Nursing Care Center

How did Waterview Nursing Care Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on May 8, 2026 and cited 5 health deficiencies, 2 of them from complaint investigations. The New York average is 8.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Waterview Nursing Care Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 10 minutes with each resident per day, including 43 minutes from registered nurses. 31% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Waterview Nursing Care Center been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Waterview Nursing Care Center in the last three years.

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 Flushing Skilled Nursing in New York Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026