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Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Melville, NY 11747 View Map

Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New York State

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Overview of Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation is located in Melville, NY. It provides post-acute rehabilitation and long-term care services, focusing on patient-centered care. The center offers a variety of medical and therapy services to support residents in their recovery and daily living.

(631) 439-3000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.06/day

Overall rating

4/5

Health Inspection

3/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 320

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

95.3%

292

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for

Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

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Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 28 days

Private pay

22% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

6% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 years

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$81.7M

Profit

$454.9K

Proprietary home Corporation

Home revenue

$81,716,432.00

Profit

$454,933.00

Payroll costs

$23.8M

29.1% of revenue

Other operating costs

$57.5M

Total costs $81.3M

320-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License Status

Active

Facility Type

Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

License number: 5153309N

CMS Certification Number: 335818

County: Suffolk

Awards: 5 Stars Overall from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), 5 Stars Quality Measure from the Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS), US News 2024 Best Nursing Homes—Short-Term Rehabilitation, US News 2024 Best Nursing Homes—Long-Term Care, McKnight’s Excellence in Technology Award for our partnership with Circadia Health, Certified Great Place to Work

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: East Northport Residential Health Care Facility, Inc. (For Profit)

Care Services

Accepts Medicaid

Accepts Medicare

Doctor on Staff

Nursing Services

Rehabilitation Services

Respite Care

Memory Care

Independent Living

Skilled Nursing

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Short-Term Care

Long-Term Care

Memory Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs

Short-Term Care Services, Advanced Capabilities and Programs, Long-Term Care Services, Legacy Living Alzheimer’s, Dementia, and Memory Care Program, Respite Care, Palliative Care, Hospice Care

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description

3 meals a day, plus an always available menu.

Meals Included

Yes

Medicaid Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicaid services.

Medicare Accepted

This facility is certified for eligible Medicare services.

Payment & Funding Options

Medicaid Medicare Long-term care insurance

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78 complaints

24.4 complaints per 100 occupied beds

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

17 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

4 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

January 5, 2021: Stipulation & Order #: NH-22-012

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

February 14, 2019: Stipulation & Order #: NH-19-022

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

October 16, 2018: Stipulation & Order #: NH-19-008

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

October 11, 2013: Stipulation & Order #: NH-16-003

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

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Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation

SNF

NY 11747

320

LIPSCHITZ, DAVID

95.3%

$81,663,273.00

$23,773,567.00

29.1%

292.20

4/5

3.0596

3/5

5/5

Sunrise of Dix Hills

SNF

Dix Hills

114

Yes

GWC - Dix Hills, Inc.

Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Type of care: SNF

Community: NY 11747

Bed Count: 320

Pets Allowed: No

Operator: LIPSCHITZ, DAVID

CCN: 335818

Occupancy: 95.3%

Home Revenue: $81,663,273.00

Payroll Costs: $23,773,567.00

Payroll %: 29.1%

Avg Residents/Day: 292.20

Overall Rating: 4/5

Adj Nurse Hours: 3.0596

Health Insp Rating: 3/5

Staffing Rating: 3/5

QM Rating: 5/5

Sunrise of Dix Hills

Type of care: AL IL MC SNF

Community: Dix Hills

Bed Count: 114

Pets Allowed: Yes

Operator: GWC - Dix Hills, Inc.

Melville, NY 11747

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374

Total Staff

321

Employees

Contractors

116,663

Total Hours (Quarter)

182

Avg Staff/Day

Avg Shift (hrs)

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Role ⓘ	Count ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ	Uses Contractors? ⓘ
Registered Nurse	45	7.5	No
Licensed Practical Nurse	68	7.3	Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant	190	6.8	No

Staff by Category

Administration

3 staff

6.6hs shift avg

Nursing Staff

303 staff

7hs shift avg

Physicians & Practitioners

10 staff

7.5hs shift avg

Therapy Services

34 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Activities & Recreation

0 staff

0hs shift avg

Social Services

6 staff

7hs shift avg

Dietary Services

8 staff

7.4hs shift avg

Other Services

10 staff

7.1hs shift avg

Contractor Analysis

14.1%

of total hours from contractors

16,466 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 18 Qualified Social Worker: 4 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 6 Physical Therapy Assistant: 7 Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Physical Therapy Aide: 6 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 4

Role ⓘ	Employees ⓘ	Contractors ⓘ	Total Staff ⓘ	Total Hours ⓘ	Days Worked ⓘ	% of Days ⓘ	Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ
Certified Nursing Assistant	190	0	190	59,425	91	100%	6.8
Licensed Practical Nurse	50	18	68	22,356	91	100%	7.3
Registered Nurse	45	0	45	12,597	91	100%	7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	0	6	6	2,395	87	96%	7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist	9	0	9	2,392	75	82%	7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	0	7	7	2,301	91	100%	7.5
Speech Language Pathologist	0	7	7	2,185	81	89%	7.4
Physical Therapy Aide	0	6	6	1,986	75	82%	7.6
Other Dietary Services Staff	6	0	6	1,754	91	100%	7.3
Mental Health Service Worker	4	0	4	1,691	65	71%	7.3
Qualified Social Worker	0	4	4	1,650	89	98%	6.8
Dental Services Staff	6	0	6	1,479	78	86%	6.9
Occupational Therapy Aide	4	0	4	1,391	85	93%	6.7
Other Social Services Staff	2	0	2	889	85	93%	7.5
Dietitian	2	0	2	880	77	85%	7.5
Administrator	2	0	2	765	55	60%	7.5
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	330	44	48%	7.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	4	4	159	37	41%	3.9
Medical Director	0	1	1	42	21	23%	2

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Inspections

Total Citations

Critical (J-L)

Serious (G-I)

5.33

Citations/Inspection

Nov 2024

Last Inspection

Citation Severity Distribution

Minor (A-C)

Moderate (D-F)

Serious (G-I)

Critical (J-L)

Top Deficiency Categories

Administration

25% of total

Quality of Life & Care

19% of total

Resident Rights

13% of total

Infection Control

6% of total

Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation

6% of total

Citation Sources

Standard Inspections 16

Complaint Investigations 6

State Comparison (NY)

Citations

New York average: 18.5

Critical Citations

New York average: 0.2

Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)

Date	Severity ?	Category	Tag	Status
Nov 15, 2024	D	Abuse/Neglect	F0609	Corrected
Nov 15, 2024	E	Administration	F0835	Corrected
Nov 15, 2024	E	Administration	F0838	Corrected
Nov 15, 2024	D	Administration	F0840	Corrected
Nov 15, 2024	D	Infection Control	F0880	Corrected
Nov 15, 2024	D	Nursing Services	F0711	Corrected
Nov 15, 2024	E	Nursing Services	F0725	Corrected
Nov 15, 2024	D	Quality of Care	F0695	Corrected
Jun 09, 2023	C	Administration	F0838	Corrected
Jun 09, 2023	D	Nursing Services	F0725	Corrected
Jun 09, 2023	D	Quality of Care	F0695	Corrected
Jun 09, 2023	D	Care Planning	F0656	Corrected
Jun 09, 2023	D	Care Planning	F0657	Corrected
Oct 28, 2021	D	Quality of Care	F0685	Corrected
Oct 28, 2021	D	Resident Rights	F0550	Corrected
Oct 28, 2021	D	Resident Rights	F0561	Corrected

Ownership: For-Profit Corporation

Resident Census by Payment Source

290 Total Residents

Medicare 65 (22.4%)

Medicaid 178 (61.4%)

Private Pay/Other 47 (16.2%)

Programs & Services

Residents' Group

Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Active Resident Council

High-Risk Clinical Events

7.0 Score

29% better than avg New York avg: 9.8

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline

17.1 Score

6% better than avg New York avg: 18.1

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased

12.0%

Lost Too Much Weight

2.7%

Urinary Tract Infection

4.1%

Depressive Symptoms

25.0%

Falls with Major Injury

2.4%

Pneumococcal Vaccine

93.5%

Antipsychotic Use

3.9%

Walking Ability Worsened

13.5%

Influenza Vaccine

93.2%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers

4.4%

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence

25.8%

Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine

95.5% 25% better than avg New York: 76.6%

Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication

0.2% 81% better than avg New York: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine

87.4% 11% better than avg New York: 78.8%

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 95.3% ↑ 3.8pp vs 2022

Net Income $454,933 ↓ ~$6.8M vs 2022

Total Payroll $36,837,855 ↑ ~$2.0M vs 2022

Profit Margin 0.6% ↓ 9.4pp vs 2022

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Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2016	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	95.9%	94.9%	94.1%	95.4%	95.2%	95.7%	95.6%	95.2%	94.9%	80.6%	84.6%	91.5%	95.3%
Beds	320	320	320	320	320	320	320	320	320	320	320	320	320
Net Income	$3,914,224	$2,451,380	$2,187,467	$1,493,300	$2,787,258	$2,017,703	$1,745,527	$2,192,237	$2,607,554	-$2,061,303	-$516,663	$7,239,330	$454,933
Gross Revenue	$44,502,627	$41,869,837	$42,892,682	$41,990,256	$43,533,019	$45,024,357	$71,010,144	$72,245,484	$73,160,513	$59,184,734	$63,134,089	$72,542,156	$81,663,273
Operating Expenses	$40,778,758	$39,529,149	$41,052,971	$40,601,930	$40,927,233	$43,095,045	$44,649,115	$45,714,165	$48,401,320	$45,493,476	$45,555,542	$52,004,651	$53,986,013
Net Patient Revenue	$44,502,627	$41,869,837	$42,892,682	$41,990,256	$43,533,019	$45,024,357	$46,614,175	$47,852,382	$50,686,903	$40,520,926	$44,574,071	$49,194,956	$54,387,787
Total Payroll	$26,904,670	$27,002,683	$27,926,456	$26,179,144	$28,284,058	$29,663,168	$30,721,999	$31,503,420	$32,742,288	$29,512,980	$30,099,558	$34,810,843	$36,837,855
Profit Margin %	8.8%	5.9%	5.1%	3.6%	6.4%	4.5%	2.5%	3.0%	3.6%	-3.5%	-0.8%	10.0%	0.6%
Medicare %	21.1%	21.9%	23.1%	20.4%	20.3%	19.7%	18.6%	18.4%	20.2%	20.6%	21.0%	22.6%	21.9%
Medicaid %	63.0%	64.5%	64.1%	62.0%	60.9%	55.4%	46.2%	40.2%	37.7%	45.7%	59.8%	60.8%	65.2%
Private %	15.9%	13.5%	12.7%	17.6%	18.8%	24.9%	35.2%	41.4%	42.1%	33.7%	19.2%	16.6%	12.9%
Revenue/Day	$397	$377	$390	$377	$391	$403	$417	$431	$457	$429	$451	$460	$489
Cost/Day	$364	$356	$373	$365	$368	$386	$400	$411	$437	$482	$461	$487	$485
Avg Length of Stay	87.3 days	79.6 days	83.2 days	86.2 days	76.9 days	56.0 days	75.8 days	79.7 days	87.6 days	100.8 days	93.6 days	98.4 days	101.1 days

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

General: Age 65+ or disabled, New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).

Income Limits (2025): ~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

Asset Limits: $30,182 (individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion).

NY Specifics: Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

General: Age 60+, New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

Income Limits: ~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

Asset Limits: $15,000 (individual).

NY Specifics: Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

General: Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.

Income Limits (2025): $50,000/year (household).

Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.

NY Specifics: Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

General: Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.

Income Limits (2025): $58,399/year (household).

Asset Limits: No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.

NY Specifics: Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

General: One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.

Income Limits: No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.

Asset Limits: Not applicable; focus on housing need.

NY Specifics: Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New York State

Huntington Hills Center for… is a Nursing Home in New York State

Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New York State

Huntington Hills Center for… is a Nursing Home in New York State

Quality ratings

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

This home is often near full

Who this home usually serves

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Finances and operations

About this community

Additional licensing details

Ownership & operating entity

Care Services

All Levels of Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Pricing & Financial Information

Dining & Nutrition

Access & Eligibility

Payment & Funding Options

Inspection History

4 inspections

78 complaints

17 total citations

4 enforcement actions

Inspection Reports

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Staffing Data

Nursing Staff Breakdown

Staff by Category

Contractor Analysis

Health Inspection History

Citation Severity Distribution

Top Deficiency Categories

Citation Sources

State Comparison (NY)

Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)

Facility Characteristics

Resident Census by Payment Source

Programs & Services

Family Engagement

Quality Measures

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Short-Stay Resident Measures

Financial Trends

Occupancy Rate

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix

Revenue vs Cost Per Patient Day

Guides for Better Senior Living

Eldertainment

Financial Aid for New York Seniors

Community First Choice Option

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

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