Elmhurst Care Center, Inc,
East Elmhurst, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335814) · 240 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 205-8100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Elmhurst Care Center holds a 4 out of 5 star overall rating from CMS, which is above the New York state average of about 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Elmhurst Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.20 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.68 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.8%.
Elmhurst Care Center has no federal fines on record, with zero fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Elmhurst Care Center, Inc. is a for-profit nursing home in East Elmhurst, Queens, New York, certified for 240 beds with an average of 230.2 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since April 20, 1999.
According to CMS Care Compare, Elmhurst Care Center holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars, its quality measure rating is 4 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of approximately 3.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines and no federal fines on record for this facility, with a total fine amount of $0.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility in the supplied data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
There is no indication in the available data that ownership changed within the last 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation information was provided in this data set.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Elmhurst Care Center has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.20 hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 31.8% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines, a total fine amount of $0.00, and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Elmhurst Care Center is certified for 240 beds and has an average daily population of 230.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since April 20, 1999.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures — with Elmhurst Care Center scoring 4, 4, 3, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not in the provided data; contact the facility at 718-205-8100 or check Medicare Care Compare to confirm.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 718-205-8100 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335814?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.