Chapin Home for the Aging
165 01 Chapin Parkway, Jamaica, NY 11432
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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How Chapin Home for the Aging Compares
Chapin Home for the Aging is a 220-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Jamaica, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.7%) is below the New York average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 220 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 6 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Jamaica, 3 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.2 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 19.3% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (41% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.7% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (44% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.5% — worse than the New York average of 6.5% (30% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.5% — better than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Chapin Home for the Aging
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Chapin Home for the Aging with other nursing homes in Jamaica.
How is Chapin Home for the Aging addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Chapin Home for the Aging doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 19.3% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Chapin Home for the Aging keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.7% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Chapin Home for the Aging maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 220 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Chapin Home for the Aging?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Chapin Home for the Aging's rating advantage in Jamaica?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.2 stars across 6 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Jamaica
Jamaica sits in Queens County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 359,534 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 39.3 years
- Median household income
- $72,028
- Median home value
- $575,600
Demographics for Queens County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Jamaica.
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