West Lawrence Care Center, L L C
Far Rockaway, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335737) · 215 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 471-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
West Lawrence Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
West Lawrence Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 2.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 46.2%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
West Lawrence Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials reported by CMS. The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
West Lawrence Care Center, L L C is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Far Rockaway, Queens County, New York. The facility has 215 certified beds and an average of 161.5 residents, and has been certified since May 13, 1992. It is organized as a for-profit limited liability company. There is no chain affiliation, ownership group size, or chain average rating provided in the CMS data, and CMS records no ownership change in the last 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, West Lawrence Care Center holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing hours of 2.55 hours per resident per day, with registered nurse (RN) hours at 0.27 per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.2%.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 — no federal fines on record — and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status in the provided data for this listing.
Families should review the full inspection record directly on CMS Care Compare for the most current details, as this profile reflects the data vintage supplied.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
West Lawrence Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03.
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 2.55 hours per resident per day, with 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, and turnover of 46.2%; the staffing rating is 1 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 215 certified beds and an average of 161.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit limited liability company; no chain affiliation is listed in the CMS data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since May 13, 1992.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 2, 1, and 2 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The CMS data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 7184717000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The CMS data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7184717000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335737?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.