SILVERCREST
144 45 87TH AVENUE, Jamaica, NY 11435
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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How SILVERCREST Compares
SILVERCREST is a 320-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Jamaica, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (12.6%) is above the New York average of 6.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 320 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 91% 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: 15.3% — worse than the New York average of 13.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 0.9% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (70% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 12.6% — worse than the New York average of 6.8% (85% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.7% — about the same as 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 SILVERCREST
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing SILVERCREST with other nursing homes in Jamaica.
How is SILVERCREST addressing its health inspections 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 practices help SILVERCREST keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.9% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is SILVERCREST doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 12.6% here versus 6.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does SILVERCREST maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 91% occupancy across 320 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at SILVERCREST?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does SILVERCREST lag behind other Jamaica options?
Its 2-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.3 stars across 7 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
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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