B

UNION PLAZA CARE CENTER

33 23 UNION STREET, FLUSHING, NY 11354
Score: 76 / 100

With a score of 76/100 and a B grade, Union Plaza Care Center is a well-regarded option in Flushing, New York. The facility performs above average in most CMS categories, placing it in the 74th percentile statewide.

With 3.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, Union Plaza Care Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 9 deficiencies at Union Plaza Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.16 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.57 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.55 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.04 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.81 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.34 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

9
Total Deficiencies
Aug 27, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 8 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0553 Severity D
    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
    Aug 27, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0688 Severity D
    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 medic
    Aug 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Aug 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0689 Severity D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    Aug 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Mar 27, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 3.9% 4.5% Better
Falls with major injury 3.0% 3.0% Average
On antipsychotic medication 7.0% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.7% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 18.8% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.8% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 28.1% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of B is based on a score of 76 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
280
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 27, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5