Lawrence Nursing Care Center, Inc
350 Beach 54th Street · Arverne, NY · 11692 · 7189450400
200 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.58 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.58 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2025
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2025
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.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2025
Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program that includes effective communications for direct care staff members.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E January 22, 2025
Conduct mandatory training, for all staff, on the facility’s Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement Program.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · F January 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C January 22, 2025
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected March 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 28, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 5, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2023
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F January 5, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2023
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2023
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 5, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 20, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2019
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected January 17, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 17, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335415 · certified since June 1, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.