nursing home in Flushing, NY
Union Plaza Care Center
33 23 Union Street, Flushing, NY 11354 · (718) 670-0700
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Union Plaza Care Center at a glance
Union Plaza Care Center is a 280-bed for-profit nursing home in Flushing, New York (Queens County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New York average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (August 28, 2024) found 5 health citations. The New York average is 8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 29.5% per year (state average 40.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 280
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- August 28, 1996
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Queens County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335799
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.19 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.54 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.11 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.90 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 29.5% | 40.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 31.7% | 39.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 8 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 13 | 62.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,070 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 280 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 263 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 93.9% | 90.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 3.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 2.5% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 5.3% | 13.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 16.2% | 14.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 12.1% | 12.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 54.1% | 19.5% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 2.1% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.6% | 19.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.2% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.9% | 91.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 83.8% | 78.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 95.3% | 77.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 9 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 28, 2024 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 21, 2024 |
| August 28, 2024 Fire safety | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0915 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 22, 2024 |
| August 28, 2024 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 4, 2024 |
| August 28, 2024 Fire safety | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0912 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected September 29, 2024 |
| August 28, 2024 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 22, 2024 |
| August 28, 2024 Standard | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0553 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 22, 2024 |
| August 28, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 22, 2024 |
| August 28, 2024 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 22, 2024 |
| August 28, 2024 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected October 22, 2024 |
| March 28, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 15, 2023 |
| March 28, 2023 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2023 |
| March 28, 2023 Fire safety | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0311 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 14, 2023 |
| March 28, 2023 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2023 |
| March 28, 2023 Fire safety | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0363 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 15, 2023 |
| March 28, 2023 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 11, 2023 |
| March 28, 2023 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 28, 2023 |
| March 11, 2020 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2020 |
| March 11, 2020 Fire safety | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0741 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2020 |
| March 11, 2020 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2020 |
| March 11, 2020 Standard | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2020 |
| March 11, 2020 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2020 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEUMAN, WILLIAM Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 8% | 08/26/1996 |
| WEISS, CHANA Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 8% | 08/26/1996 |
| PELMAN, JONATHAN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2023 |
| PELMAN, SIMON Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/1996 |
| FRIEDMAN, ESTHER Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2018 |
| GOLDBERG, AYELET Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2023 |
| PELMAN, JONATHAN Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2023 |
| PELMAN, SIMON Individual | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/1996 |
| FRIEDMAN, ESTHER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/1996 |
| FRIEDMAN, ESTHER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/03/2018 |
| GOLDBERG, AYELET Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2023 |
| PELMAN, JONATHAN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2023 |
| PELMAN, SIMON Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/26/1996 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Union Plaza Care Center's rating?
Union Plaza Care Center has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New York nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Union Plaza Care Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Union Plaza Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Union Plaza Care Center?
It is for profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Union Plaza Care Center and how do I contact it?
Union Plaza Care Center is at 33 23 Union Street, Flushing, NY 11354. Phone: (718) 670-0700.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.