North Shore - Lij Orzac Center For Rehabilitation
Valley Stream, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335700) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $41,575
Phone: (516) 256-6700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
North Shore - Lij Orzac Center For Rehabilitation has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
North Shore - Lij Orzac Center For Rehabilitation reports total nurse staffing of 5.95 hours per resident per day, including 2.33 registered nurse hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.9%.
CMS records show North Shore - Lij Orzac Center For Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $41,575.00, with no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
North Shore - Lij Orzac Center For Rehabilitation is a non-profit corporation nursing home in Valley Stream, Nassau County, New York, certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid residents since January 1989. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 91.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. The rating breaks down into a health inspection rating of 2 stars, a quality measure rating of 4 stars, and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse staffing hours of 5.95 per resident per day, including 2.33 registered nurse hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.9%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine on file totaling $41,575.00. There are no payment denials on record. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this location in the supplied data.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change is indicated in the data provided; CMS notes no change of ownership in the past 12 months, meaning the current ratings reflect the current operator.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as this profile reflects a snapshot of CMS data and may not capture the most recent updates.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 5.95 hours per resident per day, including 2.33 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 and turnover of 29.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $41,575.00, 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?
The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 91.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The facility is operated as a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on January 13, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 3, 2, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5162566700 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5162566700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335700?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.