Queens County, New York · Nursing home
Central Queens Rehab & Nursing Center
3 of 5 overall from CMS
69 95 Queens Midtown Expressway, Maspeth, NY 11378
At a glance
- Overall rating 3 of 5 Same as the state average of 3.0
- Nurse time per resident, per day 2.97 hours Below the state average of 3.63
- Nursing staff who left in a year 36.5% Below the state average of 40.3%
- Health citations, last 3 inspection cycles 30 None at the harm level or above
- Fines in 3 years None None listed by CMS
- Certified beds in use 97.3% of 200 beds, on an average day
Arrows only show whether a figure is above or below the state average. They are not a judgment of the home.
Central Queens Rehab & Nursing Center is a 200-bed nursing home in Maspeth, New York (Queens County). CMS rates it 3 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.97 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New York average of 3.63. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.
- Certified beds
- 200
- Residents per day (average)
- 194.6
- Certified since
- 1976 (50 yrs)
For profit - Corporation Participates in Medicare and Medicaid
Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.
Terms used on this page
- CMS
- The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
- Certified beds
- The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
- Deficiency or citation
- A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
- Actual harm
- Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
- Immediate jeopardy
- Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
- Inspection cycle
- A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
- Special Focus Facility (SFF)
- A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program
Questions to ask Central Queens Rehab & Nursing Center
Chosen from this home's public data.
- Reported nurse staffing is 2.66 hours per resident on weekends against 2.97 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
- About 97.3% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Is there a waiting list, and how long is it?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data
- Registered nurse time is 0.39 hours per resident per day; the New York average is 0.71. Is an RN on site overnight?RN staffing in CMS data
More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.
CMS star ratings
- Overall 3 of 5 New York average 3.0
- Health inspections 3 of 5 New York average 2.7
- Staffing 2 of 5 New York average 2.8
- Quality measures 3 of 5 New York average 3.8
The vertical line marks the New York average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings
Nurse staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.
What these roles do
Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.
- All nursing staff 2.97 h New York average 3.63
- Nurse aides 2.07 h New York average 2.15
- Licensed practical nurses 0.51 h New York average 0.76
- Registered nurses 0.39 h New York average 0.71
- All staff, weekends 2.66 h New York average 3.18
How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 12 hours. The vertical line marks the New York average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.
- Nursing staff turnover36.5%
- New York average40.3%
- Registered nurse turnover43.5%
- New York average39.8%
- Administrators who left0
Quality measures
CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the New York and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.1% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.0% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% | 0.5% | 0.8% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 49.5% | 19.5% | 12.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 3.1% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 74.6% | 91.5% | 93.6% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 5.9% | 12.5% | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.6% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 81.9% | 95.3% | 95.5% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.3% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.4% | 19.5% | 19.0% |
| ★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 16.0% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| ★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.36 | 1.70 | 1.90 |
| ★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.78 | 1.36 | 1.78 |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This home | New York | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 25.0% | 77.4% | 82.0% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.4% | 1.2% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 35.6% | 78.8% | 79.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 27.7% | 20.6% | 23.8% |
| ★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.7% | 9.6% | 12.0% |
Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov
Inspection history
Inspectors cited 30 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 1 was cited in connection with a complaint investigation.
| Standard inspection | Health | Fire safety |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 4, 2025 | 7 | 3 |
| Jul 26, 2023 | 13 | 6 |
| May 20, 2021 | 10 | 1 |
New York homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.
Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (30)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Oct 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Oct 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Oct 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Oct 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Oct 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Oct 1, 2025)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Oct 1, 2025)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Complaint investigation · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Mar 14, 2025)
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FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
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.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 22, 2023)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2021)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2021)
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EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2021)
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DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 12, 2021)
What severity letters A to L mean
Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".
Penalties, past three years
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.
New York homes averaged 0.5 fines and $23,070 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.
Cost
Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.
Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.
Compared within New York
- Size208 of 593 by certified beds
- New York average residents per day168.0
- ChainNone listed
- Resident or family councilResident
- Homes in Queens County56
Common questions
What is the CMS star rating for Central Queens Rehab & Nursing Center?
Central Queens Rehab & Nursing Center has an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.
How many beds does Central Queens Rehab & Nursing Center have?
Central Queens Rehab & Nursing Center has 200 certified beds. It averages 194.6 residents per day, about 97.3% of its certified beds.
How much nursing care do residents get at Central Queens Rehab & Nursing Center?
The home reports 2.97 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.39 hours from registered nurses. The New York average is 3.63 hours and 0.71 hours from registered nurses.
Has Central Queens Rehab & Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
Does Central Queens Rehab & Nursing Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.
Guides for families looking at this home
- Understanding the recordWhat to ask on a nursing home tourQuestions that turn a home's public record into a useful conversation when you tour, plus what to look for yourself.
- Understanding the recordInspection severity letters A to LHow inspectors grade each deficiency by harm and by how many residents were affected.
- Understanding the recordHow to read CMS star ratingsWhat the overall, health inspection, staffing and quality measure ratings cover, and what they leave out.
Nearest nursing homes
- 4 of 5 Queens Boulevard Extended Care Facility 280beds 95.9%in use 3.72nurse hours a day
- 5 of 5 Dry Harbor Nursing Home 360beds 98.3%in use 3.88nurse hours a day
- 3 of 5 Regal Heights Rehabilitation and Health Care Cente 280beds 97.9%in use 3.09nurse hours a day
Sorted by straight-line distance. This is not a ranking or a recommendation. Compare all homes in Queens County
Who to call in New York
These offices serve residents of every nursing home in New York.
- Long-term care ombudsman New York State Long Term Care Ombudsman Program 1-855-582-6769 An advocate for residents and their families.
- File a complaint about a nursing home Nursing Home Complaint and Discharge Appeal Hotline 1-888-201-4563 (staffed 8:30 a.m. to 4:45 p.m. on weekdays) The state agency that inspects nursing homes.
New York staffing, bed-hold and Medicaid rules · Residents' rights in every state
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 335472. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov
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