MARGARET TIETZ CENTER FOR NURSING CARE INC
164 11 CHAPIN PARKWAY, Jamaica, NY 11432
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How MARGARET TIETZ CENTER FOR NURSING CARE INC Compares
MARGARET TIETZ CENTER FOR NURSING CARE INC is a 200-bed for-profit 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, rated 5 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (3.2%) is below the New York average of 6.8%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 200 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 94% occupied.
Among the 7 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Jamaica, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.1% — better than the New York average of 13.8% (26% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 3.1% — about the same as the New York average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.2% — better than the New York average of 6.8% (53% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.9% — better than the New York average of 20.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MARGARET TIETZ CENTER FOR NURSING CARE INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MARGARET TIETZ CENTER FOR NURSING CARE INC with other nursing homes in Jamaica.
What keeps MARGARET TIETZ CENTER FOR NURSING CARE INC's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help MARGARET TIETZ CENTER FOR NURSING CARE INC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.1% here versus 13.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help MARGARET TIETZ CENTER FOR NURSING CARE INC keep high-risk pressure ulcers below the state average?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 3.2% here versus 6.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does MARGARET TIETZ CENTER FOR NURSING CARE INC maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 94% occupancy across 200 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MARGARET TIETZ CENTER FOR NURSING CARE INC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains MARGARET TIETZ CENTER FOR NURSING CARE INC's rating advantage in Jamaica?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.3 stars across 7 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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