Cycle 1
Health 2024-08-28 · Fire 2024-08-28
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Little Neck, NY
Little Neck Care Center
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
260 19 Nassau Blvd, Little Neck, NY
(718) 423-6400
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 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
120
Certified beds
Average residents
112
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Optima Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1976-09-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
8 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.69
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.55
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.09
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.33
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.24
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.11
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.55
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.08
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.67
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.23
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.41
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
18%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
1,841
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
53.62
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0084
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
8.84
Baseline 19.20% · Performance 17.34% · Measure score 8.84 · Achievement 8.84 · Improvement 8.09
Healthcare-associated infections
1.26
Baseline 6.57% · Performance 7.46% · Measure score 1.26 · Achievement 1.26 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
10
Baseline 28.57% · Performance 21.35% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.35
Baseline 3.21 hours · Performance 3.46 hours · Measure score 1.35 · Achievement 1.35 · Improvement 0.49
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.03% |
10.72%
1.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 192 · Observed rate 6.77% · Lower 95% interval 5.88% |
| Discharge to community | 50.63% |
50.57%
0.1 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 242 · Observed rate 41.32% · Lower 95% interval 41.5% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.59 |
1.02
0.6 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 97.84% |
95.27%
2.6 pts better
|
Numerator 181 · Denominator 185 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 185 |
| Discharge self-care score | 79.85% |
53.69%
26.2 pts better
|
Numerator 107 · Denominator 134 |
| Discharge mobility score | 81.34% |
50.94%
30.4 pts better
|
Numerator 109 · Denominator 134 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 4.86% |
2.29%
2.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 185 · Adjusted rate 3.3% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.46% |
7.12%
0.3 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 133 · Observed rate 8.27% · Lower 95% interval 5.19% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 209 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 13.73% |
42%
28.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 35 · Denominator 255 |
| Discharge function score | 82.84% |
56.45%
26.4 pts better
|
Numerator 111 · Denominator 134 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 85 · Denominator 85 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 55 · Denominator 55 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 22.02% |
25.2%
3.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 24 · Denominator 109 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.7
About the same
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.4 |
1.3
0.9 pts better
|
1.8
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.4 · Observed 0.3 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
91.2%
8.8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.8% |
95.3%
2.5 pts better
|
95.5%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.7% |
3.0%
1.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 1.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 10.7% |
18.5%
7.8 pts better
|
11.4%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.5% · Q2 9.1% · Q3 10.6% · Q4 8.1% · 4Q avg 10.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.7% |
6.1%
2.4 pts better
|
5.4%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.1% · Q2 6.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 3.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 9.4% |
13.5%
4.1 pts better
|
19.6%
10.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.1% · Q2 9.3% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 8.0% · 4Q avg 9.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 4.8% |
14.8%
10 pts better
|
16.7%
11.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.3% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 4.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 8.9% |
15.1%
6.2 pts better
|
16.3%
7.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.5% · Q2 8.1% · Q3 8.8% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 8.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.8% |
15.5%
4.7 pts better
|
14.9%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.9% · Q2 13.8% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 7.8% · 4Q avg 10.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.4% |
1.4%
About the same
|
1.7%
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 2.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.4% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.6% |
20.8%
4.8 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 32.3% · Q2 18.4% · Q3 22.4% · Q4 28.5% · 4Q avg 25.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.2% |
6.9%
0.7 pts better
|
5.1%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.3% · Q2 10.6% · Q3 6.9% · Q4 6.5% · 4Q avg 6.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.7% |
76.7%
20 pts better
|
81.7%
15 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 95.9% · Q2 98.7% · Q3 95.1% · Q4 96.9% · 4Q avg 96.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 2.3% |
9.7%
7.4 pts better
|
12.0%
9.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.3% · Observed 2.3% · Expected 11.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.8% |
1.2%
0.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 0.8% · Q4 2.7% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 91.8% |
78.8%
13 pts better
|
79.7%
12.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 91.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.4% |
20.6%
2.2 pts better
|
23.9%
5.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.4% · Observed 19.2% · Expected 24.9% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-10-18 · Fire 2022-10-18
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-11-18 · Fire 2019-11-18
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-28
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2024-10-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-28
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-09-13
C · Minimal harm
2024-08-28
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-10-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-18
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-04-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-18
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-12-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-18
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-10-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-18
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-12-13
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-18
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2020-01-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-18
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2020-01-15
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-28
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 2024-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-28
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-28
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2024-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-28
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 2024-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-28
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 2024-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-28
F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2024-10-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-08-28
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-10-18
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-18
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-18
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2022-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-18
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-18
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-18
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-10-18
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2022-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-11-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-12-23
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Mendel, Eric
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Rovt, Alexander
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Emm Healthcare Group LLC
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Mendel, Boris
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Avinari, Ilana
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mendel, Eric
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mendel, Eric
Corporate Officer · Individual
Staiano, Steve
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Younesi, Peyman
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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