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Franklin Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

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142 27 Franklin Avenue, Flushing, NY 11355

Care Types

Skilled Nursing
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About Franklin Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

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Franklin Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing, located at 142-27 Franklin Avenue in Flushing, Queens, is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility dedicated to helping individuals recover, regain function, and live with dignity. Operated as a for-profit limited liability company, Franklin Center combines agile management with a strong clinical focus, enabling responsive care and individualized programming for each resident. Franklin Avenue sits in the 11355 zip code of Flushing—a neighborhood that blends residential calm with urban convenience. The area is steps from the diverse culinary and retail landscape of downtown Flushing, where families can enjoy meals from one of the many acclaimed restaurants along Main Street and Northern Boulevard before or after visits. The nearby Flushing branch of the Queens Public Library offers cultural programming and a welcoming gathering space for community members of all ages. The Flushing Meadows-Corona Park is just a few miles away, offering one of New York City's most expansive green spaces and a host of cultural institutions, including the Queens Museum, the New York Hall of Science, and Citi Field—home of the New York Mets. Residents and families who enjoy nature and culture will find these destinations accessible and enriching. Closer to home, the John Bowne House—a Flushing historic landmark—and the surrounding tree-lined residential streets give the area a sense of history and neighborhood pride. Franklin Center's proximity to NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital and Flushing Hospital Medical Center ensures that residents requiring specialist care or acute hospitalization can transition quickly and safely. Families visiting from Long Island can take advantage of the LIRR Port Washington line, which stops at Flushing-Main Street. Clinical services at Franklin Center include post-acute rehabilitation (physical, occupational, and speech therapy), 24-hour skilled nursing, wound care, IV therapy, and person-centered long-term care planning—all delivered by a compassionate team committed to each resident's recovery and quality of life.

Care Types at Franklin Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

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Skilled Nursing

Round-the-clock medical care and rehabilitation services provided by licensed nurses and therapists for seniors with complex health needs requiring professional oversight.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What skilled nursing and rehab services does Franklin Center offer? +

Franklin Center provides short-term post-acute rehabilitation including physical, occupational, and speech therapy, as well as long-term skilled nursing care. Services include wound management, IV therapy, cardiac and orthopedic recovery programs, and comprehensive care planning in coordination with physicians and families.

Is Franklin Center in Flushing close to major hospitals? +

Yes. Franklin Center is located near NewYork-Presbyterian Queens Hospital and Flushing Hospital Medical Center, both of which provide emergency services, cardiology, orthopedics, and other specialty care. This proximity supports seamless transitions between hospital and post-acute rehabilitation.

What makes the Flushing, Queens neighborhood appealing for seniors? +

Flushing offers seniors a culturally rich, walkable urban environment with excellent transit access, diverse dining, strong community organizations, and nearby green spaces like Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and Kissena Park. The neighborhood's multicultural character and vibrant street life make it a stimulating and welcoming place to live and recover.

How is Franklin Center managed, and what does that mean for residents? +

Franklin Center operates as a for-profit limited liability company, which allows for nimble management decisions and individualized facility operations. Families can expect direct accountability from ownership and an administration that is responsive to the specific needs of its resident population.

Can family members easily visit Franklin Center from outside Queens? +

Absolutely. Franklin Center is accessible via the 7 subway line and the Long Island Rail Road's Port Washington Branch (Flushing-Main Street station), making it convenient for families traveling from Manhattan, Long Island, and other parts of Queens and the Bronx.

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