ElderGrade
B

84.5/100

Above average

Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc

89-40 135Th Street, Jamaica, NY 11418

CMS 5/5 stars #7 of 56 in Queens County (718) 206-5000
Certified beds
226
Occupancy
97%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $8,788 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection 26/30 Staffing 20.5/30 Stability 15/15 Outcomes 15/15 Enforcement 8/10

A full pentagon is full marks. The shape shows what kind of good or bad a home is — two homes can share a score and look nothing alike.

Inspection safety

26/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years

Staffing

20.5/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 4.05 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 1.17 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 15% against weekdays

Staff stability

15/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 15% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $8,788 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.85 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 1.17 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Better than average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.26 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 14.50%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

Last standard health inspection: February 25, 2025 (1 year ago).

G Feb 25, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

E May 26, 2023 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 26, 2023 F0657

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 26, 2023 F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 26, 2023 F0758

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the m...

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 26, 2023 F0804

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 26, 2023 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
COOK, WALTER Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DIMARIA, ANTHONY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DUFFICY, TIMOTHY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GARCIA, LISA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KOOP, ROBERT Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
MORISCO, ANTONIETTA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
PHILLIPS, NEIL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
YOUNGHANS, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DOSS, MOUNIR Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
FLANZ, BRUCE Individual CORPORATE OFFICER
YOUNGHANS, THOMAS Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL

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Common questions about Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc

What is the ElderGrade for Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc? +

Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc holds an ElderGrade of B (84.5 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc? +

Residents receive an average of 3.85 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 7 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.