Nursing home / skilled nursing
Nys Veterans Home In Nyc
Nursing home / skilled nursing in Jamaica, New York
| Provider details | |
|---|---|
| Address | 178-50 Linden Boulevard |
| City | Jamaica |
| State | New York |
| ZIP code | 11434 |
| County | Queens |
| Phone | 718-990-0329 |
| Website | https://apps.health.ny.gov/nysvets/web/albans/new-york-state-veterans-home-st-albans |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 335770 |
| Ownership | Government - State |
| Certified beds | 250 |
| Certification | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First approved for Medicare/Medicaid | January 13, 1994 |
| Located in a hospital | N |
| Continuing care retirement community | N |
| Care types | skilled nursing, rehab services |
| Services offered | skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services |
Nys Veterans Home In Nyc is in 178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434. Phone: 718-990-0329. Ownership: Government - State. CMS rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall (health inspection 4, staffing 5, quality measures 4). CMS inspection and staffing detail: total weighted health survey score 22.000; 0 federal fines totaling $0.00; total nursing staff turnover 32.8%.
More about this provider
| The official NYS Veterans Homes site presents the St. Albans home as a 250-bed skilled nursing facility in Jamaica, Queens, owned and operated by the New York State Department of Health, providing skilled nursing home care and complementary services to veterans, their spouses, and Gold Star Family Members in the greater New York City region. | |
| Services and programs | Skilled nursing home care and complementary services; the About page states the Veterans Nursing Home at St Albans was established in 1993 on the campus of the Federal Veterans Affairs Facility in Jamaica, Queens NY, is a 250-bed facility, and serves eligible veterans in the greater New York City region; the Volunteer page describes skilled nursing home services delivered through programs, services, and activities |
| Who it serves | Veterans, Veteran spouses and Gold Star Family Members; per the Public Health Law purpose quoted on the About page, the home is for the care of aged dependent veterans and their spouses, veterans' mothers and fathers, un-remarried surviving spouses, and army nurses |
| Payment types it states | The homes participate in the Federally sponsored State Home Program — a U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs program whereby a State working with the Federal government provides nursing home care to qualified veterans and their dependents (About page); no other payment types stated on the opened pages |
| Inspection highlights | The St. Albans official page displays a 'CMS Rating: Overall 5 Stars' badge; the About page states the DOH-operated Veterans Homes at Oxford, Montrose and St Albans were ranked among the top 50 in Newsweek's 'America's Best Nursing Homes 2022' and that each facility is consistently rated highly on Medicare Nursing Home Compare |
| Visiting and contact details | St. Albans Veterans Home, 178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, NY 11434-1467 (Volunteer page and St. Albans page — exact listing address); volunteer contact Samuel Deirdre, phone (718) 990-0358, email Samuel.Deirdre@nysvets.org |
| Website | https://apps.health.ny.gov/nysvets/web/albans/new-york-state-veterans-home-st-albans |
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 | 5 of 5 |
| Quality measure rating | 4 of 5 |
| Long-stay quality rating | 5 of 5 |
| Short-stay quality rating | 3 of 5 |
| RN staffing hours per resident per day | 0.68 |
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.79 |
Inspection results
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Health Score | 20 |
| Total Weighted Health Survey Score | 22.000 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Health Score | 28 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Health Deficiency Score | 20 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Health Deficiency Score | 28 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Standard Survey Health Date | 2024-05-16 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 4 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Total Number of Health Deficiencies | 6 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Standard Health Deficiencies | 3 |
| Rating Cycle 1 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 1 |
| Rating Cycle 2/3 Number of Complaint Health Deficiencies | 5 |
Staffing
| Source: CMS · processing date 2026-10-01 | |
|---|---|
| Nursing Case-Mix Index | 1.18492 |
| Registered Nurse turnover | 33.3 |
| Nursing Case-Mix Index Ratio | 0.84022 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 32.8 |
| Reported LPN Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 0.90554 |
| Reported Licensed Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 1.59040 |
| Reported Nurse Aide Staffing Hours per Resident per Day | 3.19734 |
| Registered Nurse hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.41601 |
| Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.76000 |
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 | |
|---|---|
| Chain ID | 489 |
| Chain Name | STATE OF NEW YORK COMPTROLLER'S OFFICE |
| Legal Business Name | STATE OF NEW YORK COMPTROLLERS OFFICE |
| Chain Average QM Rating | 4.1 |
| Chain Average Staffing Rating | 4.3 |
| Number of Facilities in Chain | 7 |
| Chain Average Overall 5-star Rating | 4.4 |
| Chain Average Health Inspection Rating | 4.1 |
| 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 | Resident |
| Average Number of Residents per Day | 217.8 |
| 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
Other nursing home / skilled nursing in Queens County
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Common questions about Nys Veterans Home In Nyc
Where is Nys Veterans Home In Nyc located?
Nys Veterans Home In Nyc is at 178-50 Linden Boulevard, Jamaica, New York 11434.
What care and services does Nys Veterans Home In Nyc offer?
Nys Veterans Home In Nyc offers skilled nursing, rehab services, skilled nursing care, rehabilitation services.
Is Nys Veterans Home In Nyc Medicare-certified?
Yes. Nys Veterans Home In Nyc is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
What is Nys Veterans Home In Nyc's quality rating?
CMS gives Nys Veterans Home In Nyc an overall star rating of 5 out of 5.
How do I contact Nys Veterans Home In Nyc?
Call Nys Veterans Home In Nyc at 718-990-0329.
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.