Cycle 1
Health 2024-07-03 · Fire 2024-07-03
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
East Elmhurst, NY
Elmhurst Care Center Inc
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
100 17 23rd Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY
(718) 205-8100
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
240
Certified beds
Average residents
232
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1999-04-20
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.55
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.41
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.21
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.88
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
44%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
34%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.7
0.3 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.3
0.3 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.3% |
91.2%
5.1 pts better
|
93.4%
2.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.9% |
95.3%
0.6 pts better
|
95.5%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.0% |
3.0%
2 pts better
|
3.3%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 38.5% |
18.5%
20 pts worse
|
11.4%
27.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
6.1%
2.3 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15.2% |
13.5%
1.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
4.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.6% |
14.8%
0.2 pts better
|
16.7%
2.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 10.9% |
15.1%
4.2 pts better
|
16.3%
5.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.2% |
15.5%
0.3 pts better
|
14.9%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.9% |
0.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.9% |
1.4%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 9.0% |
20.8%
11.8 pts better
|
19.8%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 9.4% |
6.9%
2.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
4.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 63.4% |
76.7%
13.3 pts worse
|
81.7%
18.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.5% |
9.7%
5.2 pts better
|
12.0%
7.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.5% |
1.2%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 79.7% |
78.8%
0.9 pts better
|
79.7%
About the same
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 12.4% |
20.6%
8.2 pts better
|
23.9%
11.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-09-27 · Fire 2022-09-27
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-12-05 · Fire 2019-12-05
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-03
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2024-08-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-03
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-08-19
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-27
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2022-11-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-27
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2022-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-27
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-27
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-11-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-27
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-11-22
C · Minimal harm
2022-09-27
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-11-22
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-05
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2019-12-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-05
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-12-31
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-03
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-03
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-03
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-03
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-08-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-03
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-08-28
C · Minimal harm
2024-07-03
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2024-08-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-27
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2022-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-27
F557 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected 2022-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-27
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-27
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-09-27
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2022-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-05
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2019-12-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-05
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-12-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-12-05
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-12-06
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Basch, Jack
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Klein, Chaim
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Klein, Chaim
Corporate Officer · Individual
Klein, Tibor
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Klein, Yisrael
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Kraus, Yossi
Corporate Officer · Individual
Kraus, Yossi
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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