Loading EveryPlace content…
Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise clean, well-maintained facility. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 399 Google reviews
Email Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care INC to yourself
Get a one-time email with a link to this profile so it is easy to find and share later.
This sends one email and does not add you to a mailing list.
These current public-data fields deserve follow-up with the facility and the official Medicare record. They are not a clinical risk score or a substitute for an in-person assessment.
Zero findings in latest survey · Staff turnover reported at 30%
Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care 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. Public reviewers frequently mention: clean, well-maintained facility and warm and professional front desk staff. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care is frequently praised for its cleanliness, well-maintained facility, and a welcoming, professional staff that many families find compassionate. However, significant concerns persist regarding staffing levels, particularly on weekends, as well as inconsistent communication, long gaps between meals, and occasional lapses in patient care quality.
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
Concerns
Rating Trends
Tap a year to see what changed
Distribution · 215 analyzed
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Personalized based on this facility's data
Key Review Excerpts
“The staff are absolutely fantastic, from the front desk people to the direct care nurses to the social workers, they are all caring, compassionate and go above and beyond in caring for my mom.”
“My husband has been at Margaret Tietz facility for 2 months for a fractured knee and has been surrounded by a group of medical professionals and support team whose daily mission is quality care.”
“The only complaint that I have is your elevator stops on every floor !”
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.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
12
measures
2
measures
3
measures
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Margaret Tietz Center has recurring issues with safety hazards and care planning that families should consider carefully. A family filed a complaint about accident hazards in 2024, and the facility has had repeated problems with safety supervision, fire safety systems, and care plan development across multiple surveys. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of safety concerns persisting from 2022 to 2024 suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining safe conditions and proper resident assessments.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 29, 2024
$8,512
Margaret Tietz Center for Nursing Care INC
for profit
Cassena Care
13 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.7/5 · Rank 1 of 15 (Highest rating)
Owners
Debenedictis, Pasquale
Owner
Friedman, Leopold
Owner
Rutenberg, Solomon
Owner
Solovey, Alex
Owner
Key personnel
Contact this facility directly and verify the details that matter most to your family.
Medicare Care Compare
Official Medicare quality ratings, inspections & staffing data
Google Maps
Photos, directions & neighborhood info
Google Reviews
399 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
Visit margarettietz.org
Medicare data downloads
Original nursing home datasets
EveryPlace is a research directory. Facility information is compiled from public sources — Medicare.gov, state licensing portals, Google Places, and publicly available street-level imagery. Some summaries, interpretations, suggested questions, and pricing research are AI-generated or AI-assisted and may contain errors or omit important context. Listings do not constitute endorsement, recommendation, or advertisement, and we do not accept payment for placement. Families should verify all details directly with the facility and the original sources linked above before making any care decisions. See our Research Policy for our editorial standards, correction process, and image-removal policy.
Hillside Manor Rehab & Extended Care Center
< 1 miNursing Home · Jamaica Est, NY
Chapin Home for the Aging
< 1 miNursing Home · Jamaica, NY
Meadow Park Rehabilitation and Health Center L L C
< 1 miNursing Home · Flushing, NY
Silvercrest
< 1 miNursing Home · Jamaica, NY
Highland Care Center
< 1 miNursing Home · Jamaica, NY
Boulevard Alp
1.1 miAssisted Living · Flushing, NY