Little Neck Care Center — nursing home in Little Neck, NY

Facility type: Nursing home · SNF / NF
CMS provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified beds: 120 CMS-certified beds (not state-licensed beds)
Licensed beds: 120 state-licensed beds · New York State Department of Health
State license: 7003418N active · licensee Optima Care Little Neck, LLC
Average residents per day: 104.9 CMS, MDS-derived
CMS Certification Number: 335434
Certification status: Active CMS certification Verified
First approved (Medicare/Medicaid): Sep 1, 1976
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company
Operator (legal business name): Optima Care Little Neck LLC
CMS chain: Optima Care 8 facilities
Phone: (718) 423-6400
Resident & family council: Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas: Yes
Official profile: Medicare Care Compare ↗

Inspection record · CMS window

Verified

Inspections

7

latest Jun 1, 2026

Citations

42

26 health · 16 fire

Harm or worse

1

1 immediate jeopardy

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J1	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D25	E11	F2
Minimal	A·	B·	C3

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

CMS Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overall

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Penalties · about the last 3 years

Fines

1

$25,495

Payment denials

0

Latest

May 18, 2026

Federal certification

Federal · CMS

Authority: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), surveyed by the state survey agency
CCN: 335434
Program: Medicare and Medicaid
Medicare (SNF): Certified
Medicaid (NF): Certified
Certified beds: 120
First approved: Sep 1, 1976
Located in a hospital: No
Status: Active CMS certification as of CMS release Nov 1, 2026
Evidence: Verified

State license

Authority: New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH)
License number: 7003418N
State facility ID: 1701
License type: Residential Health Care Facility - SNF
License status: active
Licensed beds: 120
Bed certifications: RHCF: 120
Link to CMS record: Linked by exact street address + ZIP Inferred
Licensee: Optima Care Little Neck, LLC · LLC
As of: Oct 23, 2026
Evidence: Inferred source ↗

Federal certification and the state license are different records. A nursing home is licensed by the state and, separately, certified by CMS to bill Medicare and/or Medicaid. We link them by the CCN when the state publishes it; otherwise by exact address, house number and street, or exact name within the same ZIP, and label that link as inferred. Never by name alone.

CMS publishes about the three most recent standard surveys plus complaint and infection-control inspections from the prior three years. Older findings leave the dataset; their absence is not evidence they never happened.

Date	Domain	Survey types	Citations	Most severe	Open
Jun 1, 2026	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	9	Potential harm	—	Open →
Jun 1, 2026	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	12	Potential harm	—	Open →
May 18, 2026	Health	Health Complaint	1	Immediate jeopardy	—	Open →
Aug 28, 2024	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	3	Potential harm	—	Open →
Aug 28, 2024	Health	Health Complaint, Health Standard	7	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 18, 2022	Fire safety	Fire Safety Standard	4	Potential harm	—	Open →
Oct 18, 2022	Health	Health Standard	6	Potential harm	—	Open →

Enforcement

Penalties

Civil money penalties and denials of payment for new admissions, as published by CMS (about the last three years). Amounts may change on appeal.

Date	Type	Amount	Payment denial	Record
May 18, 2026	Civil money penalty (fine)	$25,495	—	335434\|Fine\|142995

Scope × severity

Severity	Isolated	Pattern	Widespread
Immediate jeopardy	J1	K·	L·
Actual harm	G·	H·	I·
Potential harm	D25	E11	F2
Minimal	A·	B·	C3

By concept

Date	Tag	Deficiency	Scope / severity	Correction	Flags
Jun 1, 2026	K-0223	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	K-0281	Install proper backup exit lighting. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Aug 14, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	K-0355	Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	K-0374	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	K-0911	Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	K-0912	Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	K-0920	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	F-0584	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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	F-0609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2026	Complaint
Jun 1, 2026	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	F-0711	Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	F-0757	Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	F-0848	Provide a neutral and fair arbitration process and agree to arbitrator and venue. Administration Deficiencies · Administration & records	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	F-0865	Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. Administration Deficiencies · Administration & records	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2026	Complaint
Jun 1, 2026	F-0921	Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	F-0577	Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
Jun 1, 2026	F-0732	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Jul 22, 2026
May 18, 2026	F-0610	Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	J · Immediate jeopardy Isolated	Corrected Jun 25, 2026	Complaint
Aug 28, 2024	K-0225	Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Oct 18, 2024
Aug 28, 2024	K-0363	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Corrected Sep 13, 2024
Aug 28, 2024	F-0557	Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 18, 2024
Aug 28, 2024	F-0609	Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 18, 2024	Complaint
Aug 28, 2024	F-0655	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 18, 2024
Aug 28, 2024	F-0656	Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 18, 2024
Aug 28, 2024	F-0688	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 · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 18, 2024
Aug 28, 2024	F-0732	Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Staffing & supervision	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 18, 2024
Aug 28, 2024	F-0880	Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Infection prevention	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 18, 2024
Aug 28, 2024	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	C · Minimal Widespread	Corrected Oct 18, 2024
Oct 18, 2022	K-0161	Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	E · Potential harm Pattern	Waiver granted Apr 17, 2023
Oct 18, 2022	K-0351	Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 13, 2022
Oct 18, 2022	K-0353	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Oct 31, 2022
Oct 18, 2022	K-0918	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Environment & life safety	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 13, 2022
Oct 18, 2022	F-0604	Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Resident rights & abuse/neglect	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 15, 2022
Oct 18, 2022	F-0641	Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 15, 2022
Oct 18, 2022	F-0655	Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 15, 2022
Oct 18, 2022	F-0657	Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Clinical care	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 15, 2022
Oct 18, 2022	F-0755	Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Medication management	D · Potential harm Isolated	Corrected Dec 15, 2022
Oct 18, 2022	F-0812	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Food, nutrition & hydration	F · Potential harm Widespread	Corrected Dec 15, 2022

“Corrected” does not erase a citation: the historical finding stays listed with its disposition. Narrative statements of deficiencies are not part of the CMS dataset; see Care Compare for the official inspection report.

Five-Star ratings

Federal · CMS

Overallstate 3.1

Health inspectionsstate 2.7

Staffingstate 2.9

Quality measuresstate 3.9

Long-stay QM

Short-stay QM

CMS ratings apply to CMS-certified nursing homes only and are relative within each state. They are not a guarantee of any individual resident’s experience.

Nurse staffing · hours per resident per day

Total nurse staffing3.59

State avg 3.69US avg 3.90

Registered nurse (RN)0.74

State avg 0.73US avg 0.69

Licensed practical nurse0.58

State avg 0.76US avg 0.86

Nurse aide2.26

State avg 2.20US avg 2.35

Weekend total nurse3.34

State avg 3.20US avg 3.43

Reported from Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) data, as published by CMS. Case-mix adjusted total: 3.45 (case-mix index 1.45).

Staff turnover

Total nursing staff turnover19.5%

State avg 40.3%US avg 45.3%

Registered nurse turnover28.6%

State avg 39.6%US avg 42.5%

Administrators who left0

State avg 1US avg 1

Health survey score

Cycle 1 standard survey: Jun 1, 2026
Cycle 1 health score: 131
Total weighted score: 105.25

Operating entity

Optima Care Little Neck LLC

CMS legal business name of the certified provider. Operates this facility only.

VerifiedLinked by exact legal name

CMS chain

Optima Care

8 facilities in 3 states. CMS chain ID 386.

VerifiedAssigned by CMS

Chain average overall rating (CMS): 2.9

Ownership disclosures

Disclosures

16

Organizations

4

Individuals

12

Direct & indirect ownership

Owners of record

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Alexander Rovt	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	90%	Jan 24, 2018
Boris Mendel	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	5%	Jan 24, 2018
Eric Mendel	Individual	Indirect owner	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Jan 24, 2018

CMS Ownership file

All disclosed roles

Operator, owners, managers, officers and lenders are distinct roles and are never flattened into one entity. Organizations link across facilities by exact normalized legal name; individuals are listed per facility only.

Name	Type	Role (Carefield group)	CMS role text	Share	Since
Alexander Rovt	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	90%	Jan 24, 2018
Boris Mendel	Individual	Direct owner	5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	5%	Jan 24, 2018
Eric Mendel	Individual	Indirect owner	5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST	100%	Jan 24, 2018
Ilana Avinari	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jan 24, 2018
Eric Mendel	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Jan 24, 2018
Steve Staiano	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Feb 21, 2022
Peyman Younesi	Individual	Operational / managerial control	OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL	not provided	Dec 1, 2019
Eric Mendel	Individual	Corporate officer / director	CORPORATE OFFICER	not provided	Jan 24, 2018
Boris Mendel Family 2012 Irrevocable Trust	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 23, 2025
Emm Healthcare Group LLC	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 24, 2018
Rm Holdings Little Neck, LLC	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 24, 2018
Rovt 2011 Family Trust	Organization	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jul 23, 2025
Ilana Avinari	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 24, 2018
Eric Mendel	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	Jan 24, 2018
Steve Staiano	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 15, 2025
Peyman Younesi	Individual	Additional disclosable party	ADP OF THE SNF	not provided	May 15, 2025

Same chain in New York

All 7 in chain →

Facility	Beds	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center 7 Route 25a, Smithtown, NY 11787 CCN 335175	353	Nov 25, 2025	22	—
White Plains Center for Nursing Care, L L C 220 West Post Road, White Plains, NY 10606 CCN 335224	88	Sep 15, 2025	38	—
Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY 11717 CCN 335837	188	May 6, 2026	281 harm	$8,512

No building or property record is linked to this facility yet. Parcel, assessor and building-permit joins will be added only where a valid site match exists.

Coordinates as published by CMS (geocoding footnote 22).

Address: 260 19 Nassau Boulevard, Little Neck, NY 11362
ZIP: 11362
County: Queens County FIPS 36081
State: New York
Urban / rural (CMS): Urban

Within ~25 km

Nearby nursing homes

Facility	Distance	Beds	CMS overall	Last inspection	Citations (window)	Fines
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehab 271-11 76th Avenue, New Hyde Park, NY 11040 CCN 335132	2.2 km	527		Dec 9, 2025	9	—
New Glen Oaks Nursing Home, Inc 260 01 79th Avenue, Glen Oaks, NY 11004 CCN 335299	2.3 km	60		Jun 10, 2024	17	$23k
Highfield Gardens Care Center of Great Neck 199 Community Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021 CCN 335250	2.5 km	200		Feb 3, 2025	33	—
Northwell Health Stern Family Center for Rehabilit 300 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 CCN 335702	2.8 km	256		Aug 4, 2026	161 harm1 open	—
Northwell Health Stern Family Center for Rehabilitation 330 Community Drive, Manhasset, NY 11030 State license only	2.9 km	252 lic.	Not CMS rated	—	No inspections in window	—
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Great Neck 15 St Pauls Place, Great Neck, NY 11021 CCN 335483	3.1 km	214		Jun 2, 2026	401 IJ2 open	—
Ozanam Hall of Queens Nursing Home Inc 42 41 201st Street, Bayside, NY 11361 CCN 335363	4.1 km	432		Jul 15, 2026	34	—
St Mary's Hospital for Children 29 01 216th Street, Bayside, NY 11360 CCN 33A081	4.5 km	124		Mar 31, 2026	181 IJ	$17k

Source	Record	Facts	Evidence	Source release	Retrieved
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	335434	name, address, phone, certification, certified_beds, ownership_type, legal_business_name, chain	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
CMS Provider Information US-CMS	335434	ratings, staffing, health_survey_score Five-Star ratings and PBJ staffing apply to the CMS-certified universe only.	Verified	Oct 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
New York DOH Health Facility Information NY	1701	state_license, licensed_beds, licensee Linked to the CMS record by exact normalized street address and ZIP (the state roster does not publish the CCN).	Inferred	Oct 23, 2026	Nov 7, 2026
New York DOH Bed Certifications NY	1701	capacity, bed_certifications	Verified	Nov 1, 2026	Nov 7, 2026

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