Nursing home · Jamaica, NY
NYS Veterans Home in NYC
178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434 · (718) 990-0329
NYS Veterans Home in NYC is a 250-bed government-owned nursing home in Jamaica, New York (Queens County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1994. On average it cares for 218 residents a day (about 87% of its certified beds). It is part of State of New York Comptroller's Office, a group of 7 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.79 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.68 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.76 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 33% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 33% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | – | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | May 16, 2024 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 4 below the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Government - State. Legal business name: State of New York Comptrollers Office. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of NYS Veterans Home in NYC?
CMS rates NYS Veterans Home in NYC 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does NYS Veterans Home in NYC have?
250 certified beds, with an average of 218 residents a day.
Does NYS Veterans Home in NYC accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for NYS Veterans Home in NYC?
(718) 990-0329. Address: 178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).