Nursing HomeMedicaid Medicare 5-star

Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co INC

Strong Medicare quality ratings. Still worth an in-person visit before deciding.

89-40 135th Street, Richmond Hill · Jamaica, NY 11418|226 beds|Licensed & active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

3.0/5

based on 2 Google reviews

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1 Medicare penalty on record

Zero findings in latest survey · Staff turnover reported at 15%

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co INC has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

1.17hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

3.85hrs

94%

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

15%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

22%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below the EveryPlace reference benchmark, though RN coverage meets its reference level. Ask how aides are staffed for daily tasks such as bathing and mobility.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Worse Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.8%

19.4%

Queens

29.1%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.6%

Better than Avg

Here

1.6%

19.5%

13.3%

Queens

11.5%

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility5.8%

Better than Avg

Here

5.8%

19.0%

19.5%

Queens

14.4%

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility4.3%

Better than Avg

Here

4.3%

15.4%

13.7%

Queens

10.9%

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

93.5%

91.5%

Queens

92.4%

Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility100.0%

Better than Avg

Here

100.0%

95.5%

95.3%

Queens

96.5%

Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility99.8%

Better than Avg

Here

99.8%

82.0%

77.5%

Queens

72.8%

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better

This Facility97.2%

Better than Avg

Here

97.2%

79.8%

78.8%

Queens

78.9%

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.9%

Better than Avg

Here

0.9%

1.6%

1.2%

Queens

1.0%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

11findings in history

1penalty

Latest survey: 0 · well below NY avg (7.6)

1 complaint-triggered findings

$8,788 in fines

Families filed complaints leading to deficiencies regarding accident prevention and abuse reporting protocols, raising safety concerns. The facility has had issues across medication management, food service, infection control, and emergency preparedness, with most problems identified in 2023 and all reportedly corrected by the provider, though a recent 2025 complaint suggests ongoing safety challenges.

Feb 25, 2025Complaint1 finding

0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

May 26, 2023Routine10 findings

0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0756Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

0758Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

0804Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0915Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0712Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Feb 25, 2025

$8,788

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co INC

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Cook, WalterOfficer / DirectorDimaria, AnthonyOfficer / DirectorDufficy, TimothyOfficer / DirectorGarcia, LisaOfficer / DirectorKoop, RobertOfficer / Director

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

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(718) 206-5000

jamaicahospital.org

89-40 135th Street

Jamaica, NY 11418

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References & Resources

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