Resort Nursing Home
430 Beach 68th Street, Arverne, NY 11692 · Queens County · (718) 474-5200
280 certified beds, about 214 residents a day · For profit - Individual · Medicare and Medicaid since 1969
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335199 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on May 29, 2024, inspectors cited 3 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 14 health citations since June 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.55 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.99 of those hours.
33.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 14 health citations on file.
August 20, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews conducted during an abbreviated survey (Incident # 2581915), the facility failed to prevent further potential abuse, neglect, exploitation, or mistreatment while an investigation was in progress. This was evident for one (1) out of three (3) residents (Resident #1) sampled for abuse. Specifically, on 08/05/2025 at 1:59 PM Certified Nursing Assistant #1 reported to Registered Nurse #1 that Resident #1 slapped Clinical Transportation Aide #1, who was providing 1:1 supervision to Resident #1, and Clinical Transportation Aide #1 in return slapped Resident #1 while they were assisting them with repositioning the resident in their wheelchair. Registered Nurse #1 did not protect Resident #1 from further potential abuse; [...]
May 29, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 4 citations
- D Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews, during the Recertification and Complaint Survey (NY00331563) from 05/21/2024 to 05/29/2024, the facility did not ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse and neglect, were reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation was made to the State Survey Agency. Additionally, the facility did not ensure the results of all investigations were reported to the State Survey Agency within 5 working days of the incident. This was evident for 3 (Resident #126, #136, and #195) of 7 residents reviewed for Abuse out of 36 sampled residents. Specifically, 1.) On 01/13/2024 at approximately 2:30 PM, the facility was made aware that Registered Nurse #3 administered the wrong medication to Resident #126. An initial report was made to the New York State Department of Health on 01/14/2024 at 9:01 AM. [...]
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review during the Recertification and Complaint Survey (NY00331563) from 05/21/2024 through 05/29/2024, the facility failed to ensure that residents were free of significant medication errors. This was evident for 1 (Resident #126) of 1 resident reviewed for medication administration. Specifically, Resident #126 had a physician's order for 12 tablets of Methadone 10 milligram by oral route once daily. On 01/13/2024, the Resident was administered 12 tablets of Percocet 10-325 milligrams instead of Methadone. Cross Reference: F658 - Services Meet Professional Standards
- C Post nurse staffing information every day.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview conducted during the Recertification Survey from 05/21/2024 to 05/29/2024 , the facility did not ensure that the nurse staffing information was posted in a prominent place readily accessible to residents and visitors. Specifically, there was no available posting of daily nurse staffing information.
- D Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review conducted during the Recertification and Complaint Survey (NY00331563) from 05/21/2024 to 05/29/2024 the facility did not ensure that services provided by the facility as outlined by the comprehensive care plan, met professional standards of quality. This was evident for 1 (Resident #126) of 1 resident reviewed for medication administration. Specifically, Resident #126 had a physician's order for 12 tablets of Methadone 10 milligram by oral route once daily. On 01/13/2024, Registered Nurse #3 administered 12 tablets of Percocet 10-325 milligrams instead of Methadone.
May 2, 2022Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure the garbage and refuse were disposed of properly. This was evident during observation of the Kitchen. Specifically, the garbage compactor (GC) was observed open on more than one occasion.
- D Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews during the Recertification/Complaint Survey, the facility did not ensure a resident was cared for in a manner that maintained. This was evident for 1 of 1 resident out of a sample of (Resident # 46). Specifically, Resident #46's stomach and gastrostomy tube were left uncovered and exposed to public view.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews conducted during the Recertification Survey, the facility did not ensure that a resident was invited to participate in comprehensive care planning (CCP). This was evident for 1 of 32 sampled residents (Resident #69). Specifically, Resident #69 was not invited to CCP meetings with the interdisciplinary team (IDT).
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure infection prevention control practices were maintained. This was evident for 2 of 2 residents reviewed out of a sample of 32 residents (Resident #62 and #69). Specifically, respiratory equipment for Resident #62 and Resident #69 was observed on multiple occasions unprotected, unlabeled, and undated.
June 13, 2019Standard inspection · 5 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review during a recertification survey, the facility did not ensure the dishwasher was functioning properly to sanitize dinnerware and that food was stored under the proper temperatures. Specifically, 1) The facility dishwashing machine was not operating at the proper temperature to ensure proper sanitization of serving plates and utensils; and 2) The walk-in Freezer was not operating at the proper temperature to ensure that frozen foods remain frozen.
- E Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interviews during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that each resident who displays or is diagnosed with Dementia receives the appropriate treatment and services to attain or maintain their highest practicable physical, mental and psychosocial well being. This was identified for 7 (Resident #38, #72, #64, #154, #177, #111 and #454) of 7 residents reviewed for Dementia care. Specifically, the facility did not develop person-centered care plans to reflect individualized approaches to care with measurable goals, timetables, and specific interventions, nor identify effective non-pharmacologic interventions to maintain the highest psychosocial wellbeing for these residents. [...]
- D Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that each resident receive reasonable accommodation of needs by ensuring each resident's call bell was within reach. This was identified for 9 (Residents #160, #20, #68, #108, #175, #40, #195, #155, and #165) of 38 sampled residents. Specifically, 1) The call bell for Residents #160, #20, #68, and #108 was observed with the wire of the call bell wound, tied, and hung on the wall near the head of bed (HOB). 2) Resident #175 was observed with his call bell placed on top of the overhead lighting fixture above the HOB. 3) The call bell for Residents #155, #195, #40, and #165 was observed on the floor.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey, the facility did not implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident. This was identified for 1 (Resident # 64) of 1 resident reviewed for Range of Motion (ROM). Specifically, Resident # 64's Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) developed for the Development of the Functional Limitation in ROM included an intervention to use an Abductor pillow. The Physician ordered Abductor pillow was not observed in place on two separate occasions. The finding is: The Facility's Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) policy dated 2/2018 documented that the Care Plan guides the care and treatment provided to each resident. The CCP addresses the resident's medical, functional, and severity of the resident's condition. [...]
- B Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and staff interviews during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that medical records were maintained in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices that are complete and accurately documented. This was identified for 1 (Resident #40) of 3 residents reviewed for anticoagulant medication and 1 (Resident #155) of 3 residents reviewed for advance directives a total of 38 sampled residents. Specifically, 1) Resident #40 has a Physician's Order to administer Heparin injection. The Physician's Order of Heparin did not specify the route of administration. 2) Resident #155 had a) Physician's Order for Physical Therapy and Occupational Therapy (PT/OT) treatments rather than for a rehabilitation screen. Additionally, Comprehensive Care Plans were developed for both Occupational and Physical Therapy. [...]
Fire safety inspections
13 fire safety citations on file: 4 on May 29, 2024, 6 on May 2, 2022, 3 on June 13, 2019.
Every fire safety citation13 citations
- E Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- D Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- D Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- F Use approved construction type or materials.
- F Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- E Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Meet Health Care Facilities Code mechanical requirements.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.55 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.99 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.30 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.47 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.09 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 33.3% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 26.9% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.68 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.65 on weekdays and 3.30 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 34.5% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.44 in April to June 2025 to 3.55 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.55 | 0.99 | 3.65 | 3.30 | 34.5% | 0 of 90 | 214 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.56 | 0.97 | 3.66 | 3.30 | 37.0% | 0 of 92 | 215 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.52 | 0.96 | 3.62 | 3.25 | 39.8% | 0 of 92 | 216 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.44 | 0.97 | 3.56 | 3.16 | 41.7% | 0 of 91 | 217 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New York, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.55 | 0.68 | 3.72 | 3.13 | 9.8% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.9 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.1 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.6 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.2 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.4 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 10.0 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: MICHAEL TENENBAUM.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Tenenbaum | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 08/26/2003 |
| Dicker, Mordecai | Corporate director | Individual | 12/14/2020 | |
| Michael Tenenbaum | Operational/managerial control | Organization | 08/25/2003 | |
| Bonnett, Heather | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/19/2020 | |
| Cevallos, Darwin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/17/2025 | |
| Dicker, Mordecai | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/14/2020 | |
| Dickstein Rogers, Ruth | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/02/2014 | |
| Ferrari, Ethlyne | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/01/2018 | |
| Friedman, Brenda | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/01/1979 | |
| Grunfeld, Joel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/29/2009 | |
| Herbst, Gitel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/02/2023 | |
| Mills, Tenikia | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2024 | |
| Natindim, Grace | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/23/2013 | |
| Ramsumair, Kamla | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/04/2022 | |
| Singson, Anna | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/23/2013 | |
| Springer, Tikeesha | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/25/2015 | |
| Valdez, Jerusalem | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2024 | |
| Zakaria, Muhammad | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/01/2022 | |
| Dicker, Mordecai | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/14/2020 | |
| Friedman, Brenda | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/01/1979 | |
| Grunfeld, Joel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/29/2009 | |
| Natindim, Grace | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/23/2013 | |
| Ramsumair, Kamla | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/04/2022 | |
| Singson, Anna | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/23/2013 | |
| Zakaria, Muhammad | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 07/01/2022 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on May 29, 2024: "Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality."
- How are allegations of abuse or neglect reported and investigated, and who tells the family?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 20, 2025: "Respond appropriately to all alleged violations."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 2, 2022: "Dispose of garbage and refuse properly."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on May 2, 2022: "Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights."
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New York contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: New York State Department of Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: NYS Health Profiles: Nursing Homes, where New York publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Resort Nursing Home's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Resort Nursing Home 3 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 1 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Resort Nursing Home get at its last inspection?
- 3 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on May 29, 2024. The New York average is 8.1.
- Has Resort Nursing Home been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Resort Nursing Home accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Resort Nursing Home?
- CMS lists 25 owners and managers. Legal business name: MICHAEL TENENBAUM.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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