Nursing home / skilled nursing
Union Plaza Care Center
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Flushing, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 33 23 Union Street |
| City | Flushing |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11354 |
| County | Queens |
| Phone | 718-670-0700 |
| Website | https://www.unionplazacarecenter.com/ |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 335799 |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 280 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | August 28, 1996 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Union Plaza Care Center is in 33 23 Union Street, Flushing, NY 11354. Phone: 718-670-0700. Ownership: For profit - Corporation. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4, staffing 2, quality measures 5). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 13.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 29.4%.
More about this provider
| The official site describes Union Plaza Care Center as providing comprehensive rehabilitation and skilled nursing services to residents in Flushing, NY through an individualized, multidisciplinary approach, with comprehensive nursing and medical services, social and recreational programs, and trained rehab and pain care teams, and states it meets the diverse cultural background of the community with multi-lingual staff and culturally appropriate diet options. | |
| Services and programs | Comprehensive nursing and medical services; rehabilitation and pain care; skilled nursing; long-term care; on-site physicians, social services, rehabilitative therapy, clinical dietitians, and experts in pain management; a secure memory care unit for patients with dementia with CARES-certified staff; telemedicine services; and unique social and recreational programs, as stated on the official site. |
| Who it serves | Residents in Flushing, Queens, from short-term rehabilitation to lengthy/long-term stays, including patients with dementia served in the secure memory care unit; the site states the facility sits in Flushing, Queens, serving one of the largest areas of Asian Americans in New York City. |
| Languages | The site states that of the 328 employees, 100 (30.48%) are fluent in Mandarin, Cantonese, Taiwanese, Fujianese, Vietnamese or Korean, and describes staff as multi-lingual; the home page also presents its content in Korean. |
| Visiting and contact details | Home page: 'Suggested Visiting Hours are: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily,' and NYS Dept of Health regulations require ALL visitors to provide a negative test result (within 24 hours of your visit); visitors are invited to phone ahead to schedule an appointment/tour. Our Community page: 'We have no set visiting hours. Our residents and their loved ones are encouraged to schedule visits to suit their own convenience.' Free on-site parking and 24-hour security are also stated. |
| Website | https://www.unionplazacarecenter.com/ |
Quality measures
Source: CMS · CMS processing date: 2026-10-01
| Star ratings and staffing hours | |
|---|---|
| Overall rating | 5 of 5 |
| Health inspection rating | 4 of 5 |
| Staffing rating | 2 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 5 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.57 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.09 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 16 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 13.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 16 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2024-08-28 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 5 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 1 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 5 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 2 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 0 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.54319 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 31.7 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 1.09427 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 29.4 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.53509 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.10555 |
| Number of administrators who have left the nursing home | 0 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.98103 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.27656 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 2.79479 |
Penalties
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Number of Fines | 0 |
| Number of Payment Denials | 0 |
| Total Number of Penalties | 0 |
| Total Amount of Fines in Dollars | 0.00 |
Ownership
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Legal Business Name | UNION PLAZA NURSING HOME INC |
| Provider Changed Ownership in Last 12 Months | N |
Occupancy and payer mix
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Abuse Icon | N |
| High Performing Icon | N |
| With a Resident and Family Council | Both |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 264.3 |
| Automatic Sprinkler Systems in All Required Areas | Yes |
| Most Recent Health Inspection More Than 2 Years Ago | Y |
Who pays for nursing home / skilled nursing?
What this care costs, and who pays — Medicare, Medicaid, or the family — is covered in these guides:
Nursing home / skilled nursing guide · Paying for care
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Common questions about Union Plaza Care Center
Where is Union Plaza Care Center located?
Union Plaza Care Center is at 33 23 Union Street, Flushing, New York 11354.
What care and services does Union Plaza Care Center offer?
Union Plaza Care Center offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Union Plaza Care Center Medicare-certified?
Yes. Union Plaza Care Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Union Plaza Care Center's quality rating?
CMS gives Union Plaza Care Center an overall star rating of 5 out of 5.
How do I contact Union Plaza Care Center?
Call Union Plaza Care Center at 718-670-0700.
How much does a nursing home cost?
The national median cost of a nursing home is $9,581 a month for a semi-private room and $10,798 a month for a private room (CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025). Costs in New York can be higher or lower. See our guide to nursing home costs and who pays for the full picture.
Does Medicare pay for a nursing home?
Medicare Part A pays for skilled nursing care in a certified nursing home for up to 100 days in each benefit period. You need a hospital stay of at least 3 days first. You pay $0 a day for days 1 to 20, then $217 a day for days 21 to 100 (2026). After day 100, Medicare pays $0. Medicare does not pay for long-term care that only helps with daily tasks. Medicare Advantage plans cover skilled nursing too, with their own costs and rules. A Medigap plan can pay the daily cost share toward the Original Medicare benefit.
What is the difference between a nursing home and assisted living?
A nursing home gives skilled nursing care and rehab around the clock. Assisted living gives a room, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and dressing. It does not give round-the-clock nursing care. People who need daily medical care often need a nursing home. People who need help but not daily medical care often pick assisted living.
Who else pays for a nursing home besides Medicare?
Medicaid pays for nursing home care for people who meet its income and asset rules. It is the main payer for long stays. The VA pays for some veterans in VA or contract nursing homes. Long-term care insurance can pay for part of the cost. Most other costs are paid out of pocket.