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Elmhurst Care Center, Inc

Nursing Home Facility

100 17 23rd Avenue, East Elmhurst, NY 11369

Nursing Home Care Senior Living

Elmhurst Care Center, Inc is a senior care community located in East Elmhurst, NY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the East Elmhurst area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (718) 205-8100.

Elmhurst Care Center, Inc is licensed for 240 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Queens County average about 207 beds.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 96% 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 4 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 July 2024 and recorded 4 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 32%.

The community is located in Queens County, NY.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 4/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

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 14 problems at Elmhurst Care Center, Inc. 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, a pattern 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 July 2024. Corrected by August 28, 2024.

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

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Inspected July 2024. Corrected by August 28, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Inspected July 2024. Corrected by August 28, 2024.

  • Minimal harm or the potential for it, widespread Resident Rights

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Inspected July 2024. Corrected by August 28, 2024.

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.

Elmhurst Care Center, Inc offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 240
  • Occupancy 96%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.2
  • Annual staff turnover 32%
  • Last health inspection July 2024

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