NYS Veterans Home in NYC
178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434
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 NYS Veterans Home in NYC Compares
NYS Veterans Home in NYC is a 250-bed government-owned nursing facility in Jamaica, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (8.4%) is below the New York average of 13.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 250 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 87% 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: 8.4% — better than the New York average of 13.7% (39% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (37% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.0% — worse than the New York average of 6.5% (38% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.8% — 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 NYS Veterans Home in NYC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing NYS Veterans Home in NYC with other nursing homes in Jamaica.
What keeps NYS Veterans Home in NYC's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help NYS Veterans Home in NYC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 8.4% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help NYS Veterans Home in NYC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at NYS Veterans Home in NYC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at NYS Veterans Home in NYC?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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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