Cycle 1
Health 2025-09-19 · Fire 2025-09-19
0 health deficiencies
No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (1 deficiency)
Jamaica, NY
Margaret Tietz Center For Nursing Care Inc
5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with $8,512 in total fines with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
164 11 Chapin Parkway, Jamaica, NY
(718) 298-7800
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
5 / 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
200
Certified beds
Average residents
192
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Cassena Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1971-11-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.24
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.07
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.03
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.06
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
49%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
32%
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 | 0.8 |
1.3
0.5 pts better
|
1.8
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.3%
4.7 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.3% |
3.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 61.8% |
18.5%
43.3 pts worse
|
11.4%
50.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.7% |
6.1%
1.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 5.6% |
13.5%
7.9 pts better
|
19.6%
14 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 9.9% |
14.8%
4.9 pts better
|
16.7%
6.8 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 | 8.5% |
15.1%
6.6 pts better
|
16.3%
7.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.2% |
15.5%
3.3 pts better
|
14.9%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
1.4%
0.3 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.3% |
20.8%
3.5 pts better
|
19.8%
2.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.1% |
6.9%
2.8 pts better
|
5.1%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.6% |
76.7%
22.9 pts better
|
81.7%
17.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.3% |
9.7%
1.4 pts better
|
12.0%
3.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% |
1.2%
0.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.9% |
78.8%
20.1 pts better
|
79.7%
19.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.2% |
20.6%
5.4 pts better
|
23.9%
8.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-05-29 · Fire 2024-05-29
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2022-05-13 · Fire 2022-05-13
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-19
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-12-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-29
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-06-13
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2022-08-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-06-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-08-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
K232 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Corrected 2022-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2022-05-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2022-06-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-06-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-06-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-06-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2022-06-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-05-20
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2024-05-29
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 2024-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-29
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 2024-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2022-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
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 2022-06-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-05-13
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 2022-06-15
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$8,512
2024-05-29
Fine
Fine · fine $8,512
Fine
Ownership
Debenedictis, Pasquale
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Friedman, Leopold
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Solovey, Alex
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Rutenberg, Solomon
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Debenedictis, Pasquale
Corporate Officer · Individual
Derosa, Anthony
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Friedman, Leopold
Corporate Officer · Individual
Lee, Kwang
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Rutenberg, Solomon
Corporate Officer · Individual
Solovey, Alex
Corporate Officer · Individual
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