Waterview Nursing Care Center
119 15 27th Avenue · Flushing, NY · 11354 · 7184615000
200 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: 603 Healthcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 74 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.01 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.60 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 34% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (17 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024
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 January 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · F December 9, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024
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 medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected December 30, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E December 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 16, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected October 15, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 9, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 4, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2022
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 30, 2022
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 30, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 30, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 15, 2023 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335154 · certified since July 13, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.