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Lawrence Nursing Care Center

Nursing Home Facility

350 Beach 54th Street, Arverne, NY 11692

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Lawrence Nursing Care Center is a senior care community located in Arverne, NY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Arverne area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (718) 945-0400.

Lawrence Nursing Care Center is licensed for 200 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Queens County average about 207 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 99% of its licensed beds, which is high; communities this full often maintain a waiting list, so it is worth calling well before you need a place.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Queens County average about 3.2 stars. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2025 and recorded 14 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 2.6 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Queens County average about 3.4 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 30%.

The community is located in Queens County, NY.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 3/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 25 problems at Lawrence Nursing Care Center. None of them caused harm to a resident. 2 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nursing and Physician Services

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Inspected January 2025, after a complaint. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Administration

    Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, widespread Environmental

    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Administration

    Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Administration

    Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Nutrition and Dietary

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Infection Control

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

  • Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread Nursing and Physician Services

    Post nurse staffing information every day.

    Inspected January 2025. Corrected by March 18, 2025.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Lawrence Nursing Care Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 200
  • Occupancy 99%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 2.6
  • Annual staff turnover 30%
  • Last health inspection January 2025

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