Little Neck Care Center
Little Neck, Queens County, New York · CCN 335434 · For-profit (Corporation) · part of Optima Care (8 facilities, chain average 3 stars)
CMS rates Little Neck Care Center 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 120 certified beds, 103 residents a day on average. 17 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; no fines on record.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ 5 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 5 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.58111 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.77624 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.33857 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 16.9% (registered nurses 33.3%) |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-01 complaint survey |
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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2026-07-22 |
| 2026-06-01 complaint survey |
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction 2026-07-22 |
| 2026-05-18 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2026-06-25 |
| 2024-08-28 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0557 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-08-28 complaint survey |
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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-08-28 | 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 · tag F0655 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-08-28 | 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 · tag F0656 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-08-28 | 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 No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-08-28 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-18 |
| 2024-08-28 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-10-18 |
| 2022-10-18 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
F No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-15 |
| 2022-10-18 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0604 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-15 |
| 2022-10-18 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0641 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-15 |
| 2022-10-18 | 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 · tag F0655 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-15 |
| 2022-10-18 | 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 · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-15 |
| 2022-10-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-12-15 |
| 2019-11-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-12-23 |
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials on record since 2023.
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boris Mendel Family 2012 Irrevocable Trust Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-23 |
| Emm Healthcare Group LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2018-01-24 |
| Rm Holdings Little Neck, LLC Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2018-01-24 |
| Rovt 2011 Family Trust Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-23 |
| Mendel, Boris Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 5% | 2018-01-24 |
| Rovt, Alexander Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 90% | 2018-01-24 |
| Mendel, Eric Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 2018-01-24 |
| Avinari, Ilana Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2018-01-24 |
| Mendel, Eric Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2018-01-24 |
| Staiano, Steve Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-15 |
| Younesi, Peyman Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-05-15 |
| Mendel, Eric Individual | corporate officer | — | 2018-01-24 |
| Avinari, Ilana Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-01-24 |
| Mendel, Eric Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2018-01-24 |
| Staiano, Steve Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-02-21 |
| Younesi, Peyman Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-12-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Queens County.