Highfield Gardens Care Center of Great Neck
199 Community Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021 · (516) 365-9229
For profit - Corporation · 200 certified beds
Highfield Gardens Care Center of Great Neck has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2025, found 8 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It was fined 2 times in the last three years, $4,922 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 3, 2025 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.February 3, 2025 · F0804 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 3, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.February 3, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesFebruary 3, 2025 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.February 3, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.February 3, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.February 3, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.February 3, 2025 · F0838 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
No citations from complaint inspections in the last three years.
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $1,748October 10, 2023
- Fine of $3,174September 18, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.80 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.61 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.60 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.59 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 35.4% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 200 |
| Average residents per day | 196.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Great Neck Great Neck · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Belair Care Center Inc Bellmore · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Fulton Commons Care Center Inc East Meadow · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Daleview Care Center Farmingdale · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Garden Care Center Franklin Square · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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