Ocean Gardens Care Center
Ocean Gardens Care Center is a 2-star rated nursing home in Arverne, NY with 280 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 2/5, staffing 2/5, quality measures 3/5.
The facility has 47 health violations on record. Federal fines total $7,155 across 2 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: April 17, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and New York public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2021 2 penalties totaling $7,155
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Health Violations by Year
2025 2 violations
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2023 10 violations
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2021 11 violations
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2019 8 violations
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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 medical reason.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2018 7 violations
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
2017 9 violations
Let residents voice a complaint or grievance without being treated differently or badly.
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.
Develop a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Allow residents the right to participate in the planning or revision of care and treatment.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Make sure that residents receive treatments/services to maintain or improve their ability to care for themselves.
Ensure that residents receive proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain their vision and hearing.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
Frequently Asked Questions About Ocean Gardens Care Center
- What violations has Ocean Gardens Care Center received?
- Ocean Gardens Care Center has 47 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Ocean Gardens Care Center?
- Ocean Gardens Care Center has a 2-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Ocean Gardens Care Center last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Ocean Gardens Care Center safe?
- Safety at Ocean Gardens Care Center should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Ocean Gardens Care Center?
- Phone: (718) 945-0700. Address: 64 11 Beach Channel Drive, Arverne, NY. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Ocean Gardens Care Center offer?
- Ocean Gardens Care Center is a skilled nursing facility with 280 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Arverne, NY?
- Compare Ocean Gardens Care Center with other nursing homes in Arverne, NY on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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