West Lawrence Care Center, L L C
1410 Seagirt Blvd · Far Rockaway, NY · 11691 · 7184717000
215 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.62 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
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 | 2.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.42 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 51% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected December 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2025
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected December 23, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E August 4, 2025
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F August 4, 2025
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C August 4, 2025
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B August 4, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected October 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected March 31, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 26, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 2, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
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 September 8, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 14, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335737 · certified since May 13, 1992. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.