Construction under way on Astoria nursing center

By Jyoti Thottam

Construction began last week on a new 280-bed medical center in Astoria that could bring as many 300 jobs to the area, company officials said.

The New York Center for Rehabilitation Care will be located at 26-13 21st St. in Astoria and will provide nursing and rehabilitation care, mainly for people recovering from more serious illnesses. The center is owned by six private investors who own five other nursing homes and medical facilities in the New York City area.