About Long Island Care Center IncLong Island Care Center Inc is located at 144-61 38Th Ave, Flushing, NY, reachable at (718) 939-7500. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 200.0 certified beds and serves an average of 190 residents per day. It is part of the Paragon Healthnet network (11 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1969-10-15. The facility currently holds a excellent (5-star) overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
#2233 of 14703 nationally – #119 of 596 in New York
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Long Island Care Center Inc is a strong choice for families in the Flushing, NY area seeking a well-inspected, high-quality care environment. It scores well for both long-term residents and short-stay rehabilitation patients. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5. Its clean five-year compliance record adds confidence for families making this important decision.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★4 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★5 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightLong Island Care Center Inc currently provides 3 hours 34 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 43 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover is 28.1%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 34 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 11 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours40 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours43 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours2 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 12 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours27 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryLong Island Care Center Inc has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 8 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Long Island Care Center Inc ranks 2233rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 83.5/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within NY, it ranks 119th out of 596 nursing homes. In Flushing, it ranks 3rd out of 11 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 8. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,446 nationally and RN hours rank #4,759 nationally (#177 in NY).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NY State Rank
Note
2022
3.56
#7,372 / 14,703
#184 / 596
Below average
2023
3.66
#6,488 / 14,703
#192 / 596
Above average
2024
3.73
#6,152 / 14,703
#191 / 596
Above average
2025
3.87
#5,481 / 14,703
#142 / 596
Above average
2026
3.56
#8,446 / 14,703
#270 / 596
Below average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NY State Rank
Note
2022
0.64
#6,162 / 14,703
#237 / 596
Above average
2023
0.71
#4,362 / 14,703
#143 / 596
Above average
2024
0.70
#4,553 / 14,703
#161 / 596
Above average
2025
0.74
#4,176 / 14,703
#140 / 596
Above average
2026
0.71
#4,759 / 14,703
#177 / 596
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Long Island Care Center Inc is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1969-10-15. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (718) 939-7500 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Long Island Care Center Inc holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (4★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (5★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 83.5/100, placing it #2233 of 14703 facilities nationally and #119 of 596 in New York. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Long Island Care Center Inc receives a reported average of 3 hours 34 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 43 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 40 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 11 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 12 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 28.1%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
Long Island Care Center Inc has received zero fines across all five years of available data (2022–2026), reflecting a strong regulatory compliance record. 8 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 25.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Long Island Care Center Inc ranks 2233rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 83.5/100), placing it in the top 25% nationwide. Within NY, it ranks 119th out of 596 nursing homes. In Flushing, it ranks 3rd out of 11 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 1st of 8. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #8,446 nationally and RN hours rank #4,759 nationally (#177 in NY). Our composite quality score of 83.5/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Flushing, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_york/flushing/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.