Occupancy rate
93%
Higher than the New York average: 88.3%
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · West Babylon, NY
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Nursing Home · West Babylon, NY
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is a 300-bed skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation facility at 134 Great East Neck Road in West Babylon, Suffolk County, New York, owned by PALJR, LLC, a for-profit corporation. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since February 15, 1985, and currently houses approximately 254 residents. A resident and family council and an automatic sprinkler system are both confirmed in place.
CMS rates the facility 3/5 stars overall. The quality measures rating is 4/5, above the New York state average of 4.19. The staffing rating is 2/5, below both the New York state average of 2.53 and the national average of 3.14. Nursing hours per resident per day run below state and national averages. U.S. News & World Report rates both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care “As Expected” for 2026. One fine of $650 is on record. One enforcement action appears: Stipulation & Order NH-23-025, dated December 18, 2022. One substantiated complaint is in the CMS record.
The New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care conducts inspections. Four are on record, all with citations, against a state average of 9 with 5 carrying citations. The most recent, a complaint investigation on August 8, 2024, identified 27 citations and 27 deficiencies, compared against state averages of 29 and 22. These were at mostly Level 2 severity, all corrected by October 2024. Earlier inspections showed recurring patterns in care planning, infection prevention, respiratory care, and NHSN reporting; some prior deficiencies were not corrected at time of visit. 157 complaints are on file at a rate of 52.3 per 100 occupied beds, modestly above the state average of 49.9. Most complaint investigations were unsubstantiated.
Confirmed programs include physical therapy, occupational therapy, cardiac rehabilitation, and enteral nutrition therapy, alongside 24-hour skilled nursing and short-term rehabilitation. Dementia care is also confirmed. Amenities include a beauty parlor and barber shop, religious services for all denominations, a family and friends transport program, therapeutic recreation, pet visitation, and trips and entertainment. Good Samaritan Hospital Medical Center is approximately 2.69 miles away.
Third-party reviews are divided. Positive accounts name specific staff, such as particularly CNAs, physical therapists, and social workers, and praise the rehabilitation program and admissions process. Negative accounts cite nursing responsiveness and staffing levels on certain units, a pattern consistent with the 2/5 CMS staffing rating.
East Neck suits seniors in West Babylon seeking post-acute rehabilitation or long-term skilled nursing care in a large-capacity facility with above-average quality measures. Families should ask directly about current staffing ratios and nurse hours per resident per day, and review the pattern of recurring inspection deficiencies before making a placement decision.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Registered Nurse (RN)
RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
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1h 4m per day | ▲ 52% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
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LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
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12m per day | ▼ 74% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
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Nurse Aide
Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
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2h 0m per day | ▼ 8% State avg: 2h 11m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
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2h 57m per day | ▼ 7% State avg: 3h 10m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
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Physical Therapist
Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
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4m per day | ▼ 43% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
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RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
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51m per day | ▲ 82% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
300-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 68 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the New York average: 88.3%
Occupied beds
279 / 300
Average residents per home in New York
166 per day
Facility TypeNursing Home
StatusActive
CountySuffolk
License Number5150303N
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is legally operated by PALJR, LLC (For Profit).
Owner NamePaljr, LLC (For Profit)
Rehabilitation Services
Short-Term Rehab
24-Hour Staffing
Beauty Parlor And Barber Shop
Religious Services For All Denominations
Family And Friends Transport Program
Therapeutic Recreation
Pet Visition
Trips And Entertainment
Specific Programs24/7 Skilled Nursing Care, Short-Term Rehabilitation, Cardiac Rehabilitation, Enteral Nutrition Therapy
Religious ServicesYes
Infection Prevention & Vaccination
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Employee Flu Vaccination Rate: 84%
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Inspection History
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Since 2022 · 4 years of data
1 enforcement action
48 citations
179 complaints
23 inspections
37 complaint investigations
Enforcement Actions
Enforcement actions are formal penalties or interventions imposed by New York regulators when a nursing home fails to meet state or federal care, safety, or regulatory standards. They may include directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
Since 2022
1
enforcement action
This facility has 1 enforcement action. 57% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 0.9.
- December 18, 2022 Multiple Deficiencies #NH-23-025
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2022 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
10 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total citations (66% above)
• Health citations (110% above)
• Life safety citations (50% above)
• Citations per year (64% above)
• Total inspections (156% above)
• Inspections with citations (20% above)
• Total complaints (127% above)
• Complaints per year (126% above)
• Complaints per bed (28% above)
• Complaint investigations (147% above) 2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Citations per inspection (34% below)
• Inspection citation rate (54% below)
• Total citations (66% above)
• Health citations (110% above)
• Life safety citations (50% above)
• Citations per year (64% above)
• Total inspections (156% above)
• Inspections with citations (20% above)
• Total complaints (127% above)
• Complaints per year (126% above)
• Complaints per bed (28% above)
• Complaint investigations (147% above) 2 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Citations per inspection (34% below)
• Inspection citation rate (54% below)
Latest Inspection
August 8, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
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48 | 29 | This facility has 66% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (48 vs. NY avg 29).↑ 66% worse |
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Health citations
Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
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42 | 20 | This facility has 110% more health citations than a typical New York nursing home (42 vs. NY avg 20).↑ 110% worse |
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Life safety citations
Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
|
6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more life safety citations than a typical New York nursing home (6 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 50% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
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12 | 7.3 | This facility has 64% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (12 vs. NY avg 7.3).↑ 64% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
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2.1 | 3.2 | This facility has 34% fewer citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (2.1 vs. NY avg 3.2).↓ 34% better |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
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23 | 9 | This facility has 156% more total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (23 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 156% worse |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
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6 | 5 | This facility has 20% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (6 vs. NY avg 5).↑ 20% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
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26% | 56% | This facility has 30 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (26% vs. NY avg 56%).↓ 30% better |
Complaints & Investigations
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
|
179 | 79 | This facility has 127% more total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (179 vs. NY avg 79).↑ 127% worse |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
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44.8 | 19.8 | This facility has 126% more complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (44.8 vs. NY avg 19.8).↑ 126% worse |
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Complaints per bed
Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds.
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0.64 | 0.50 | This facility has 28% more complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.64 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 28% worse |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators.
|
37 | 15 | This facility has 147% more complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (37 vs. NY avg 15).↑ 147% worse |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on August 8, 2024, identified multiple health and life safety code deficiencies, mostly Level 2 severity, all of which were corrected by October 2024. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues, particularly related to care planning, infection prevention, respiratory care, and some environmental concerns like cooking facilities and electrical systems. Prior reports also noted deficiencies in reporting to the national health safety network that were not corrected at the time. Complaint investigations were unsubstantiated or not noted in the available reports. The facility appears to address identified deficiencies over time, as corrections were documented following inspections.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsLawsuit overview for East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
46
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
46
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
7
7 active
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
7
7 active
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
38
38 Disposed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
38
38 Disposed
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2012
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2012
Most Recent
Year of the most recent filing. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2026
Year of the most recent filing. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2026
Next Court Date
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
May 04, 2026
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
May 04, 2026
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Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Long-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.39
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
2.39
40% worse than New York average
New York average: 1.71
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.02
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.02
24% better than New York average
New York average: 1.35
Short-stay resident measures
CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.2%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
23.2%
13% worse than New York average
New York average: 20.6%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
7.6%
22% better than New York average
New York average: 9.7%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.5%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.5%
42% better than New York average
New York average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
76.7%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
76.7%
43% better than New York average
New York average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.6%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
52.6%
In line with New York average
New York average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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Frequently Asked Questions about East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
Who is the owner of East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
The legal owner and operator of East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center is PALJR, LLC (For Profit).
Is East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in a walkable area?
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a walk score of 68. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the license number of East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
According to NY state health department records, East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's license number is 5150303N.
What is the occupancy rate at East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's occupancy is 93%.
How many beds does East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center have?
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has 300 beds.
Has East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center had any recent deficiencies or citations?
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has had 48 recently reported deficiencies.
Are there photos of East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
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