Regal Heights Rehabilitation and Health Care Cente
70-05 35th Avenue, Jackson Heights, NY 11372 · (718) 662-5100
For profit - Partnership · 280 certified beds
Regal Heights Rehabilitation and Health Care Cente has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2026, found 4 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 17, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 17, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.February 17, 2026 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.February 17, 2026 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.February 17, 2026 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.February 17, 2026 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.09 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.75 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.25 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.5% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Partnership |
| Certified beds | 280 |
| Average residents per day | 274.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | Yes |
Nursing homes nearby
- Resort Nursing Home Arverne · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Ocean Gardens Care Center Arverne · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- New York Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing Astoria · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- St Mary's Hospital For Children Bayside · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Ozanam Hall Of Queens Nursing Home Inc Bayside · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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