Little Neck Care Center

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Little Neck Care Center, in the surveyor’s own words.

• Immediate jeopardy, isolatedF610May 18, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during survey, the facility failed to ensure residents' safety after an allegation of abuse was made and the facility failed to complete a thorough investigation of the alleged violation. This was evident for one of five residents (Resident #1) reviewed and sampled for risk of abuse. Specifically, on 05/02/2026 between 5:30 AM to 5:45 AM, Certified Nursing Assistant #1 reported to Licensed Practical Nurse #1 that in the presence of Certified Nursing Assistant #2, Resident #1 assaulted them during care. Licensed Practical Nurse #1 went to Resident #1's room and Resident #1 told Licensed Practical Nurse #1 they were beaten up. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF848Jun 1, 2026

  Based on record review and interview, the facility did not ensure the Binding Arbitration Agreement provides for the selection of a neutral arbitrator agreed upon by both parties and the agreement provides for the selection of a venue that is convenient to both parties. This was evident in three (3) (Residents #17, #57, and #117) of 28 total sampled residents. Specifically, the Binding Arbitration Agreement signed by Residents #17, #57, and #117 had no documented evidence the agreement addresses the selection of a neutral arbitrator agreed upon by both parties and the selection of a venue that is convenient to both parties.The findings are:There was no facility policy related to Binding Arbitration Agreement. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, widespreadF812Oct 18, 2022

  Based on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey from [DATE] to [DATE], the facility did not ensure safe food storage was practiced. This was evident during the kitchen observation. Specifically, expired liquid nutritional supplements, expired thickened juice and expired thickened water were observed in the kitchen's Emergency Food Storage Room (EMSR). The findings are: The facility policy titled Disaster/Plan for Food Service effective ,d+[DATE] documented the residents will be supplies with adequate and appropriate diets, adhering as close to the prescribed medical nutritional regimen as possible. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF812Jun 1, 2026

  Based on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility did not ensure that food was stored, prepared, distributed and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. This was evident during the kitchen and food service observations. Specifically, 19 vanilla puddings and 21 chocolate puddings in 4-ounce containers dated 05/22/2026 were stored in the kitchen refrigerator and ready to be served that were dated passed 72 hours from the time they were prepared. The findings include:The facility policy titled, Dating Food Items with a review date of 01/2026 documented all food prepared for daily use, example, all desserts, tuna salads, egg salads including cooked meats, and chicken, and fish are to be used within 72 hours (3 days) after date prepared. […]

• No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF563May 26, 2021

  F563 Based on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during an Abbreviated survey (Complaint #NY 644) completed on 05/26/2021, the facility did not ensure that each resident has a right to receive visitors of the resident's choosing at the time of the resident's choosing. This was evident in three out of three residents sampled. Specifically, Residents #1, #2, and #3, are not allowed to have visitation in their rooms. Resident #1's family was unable to visit regularly due to the facility limitation on visitation. The finding included: Review of the facility policy titled, Visitation Policy dated 04/19/2021, documented that facility visitation will be outdoor, weather permitting. […]