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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
A 0–100 score of a facility's regulatory inspection record, shown as a letter and compared with other facilities of the same kind in the same state. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine grade. It is not a government rating. A dash means we have no inspection data for that facility.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The New York average is: 55.7% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing
NH
ADC
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
Brentwood
188
Facility 188
NY AVG 192
Rank #195 / 429
93.1%
Facility 93.1%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #233 / 388
+3%
3.66
Facility 3.66
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #115 / 399
? -13%+2%
$8.5k
Facility $8.5k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #302 / 402
18
Facility 18
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #209 / 402
4.5
Facility 4.5
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #202 / 402
1175-
49
Facility 49
NY AVG 63
Rank #318 / 457
Optima Care Brentwood, LLC (For Profit)
$20.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $20.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #222 / 387
$14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #158 / 387
71.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 71.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #44 / 386
335837
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center
NH
SNF
Huntington Station
195
Facility 195
NY AVG 192
Rank #189 / 429
93.8%
Facility 93.8%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #218 / 388
+4%
3.53
Facility 3.53
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #141 / 399
B- +52%-1%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 402
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #344 / 402
7.8
Facility 7.8
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #370 / 402
-183-
74
Facility 74
NY AVG 63
Rank #208 / 457
S&L Birchwood, LLC (For Profit)
$30.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $30.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #147 / 387
$12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #200 / 387
39.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 39.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #326 / 386
335067
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
NH
SNF
Smithtown
162
Facility 162
NY AVG 192
Rank #217 / 429
98.8%
Facility 98.8%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #30 / 388
+9%
2.60
Facility 2.60
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #372 / 399
B+ -32%-27%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 402
17
Facility 17
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #190 / 402
4.3
Facility 4.3
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #181 / 402
-160-
16
Facility 16
NY AVG 63
Rank #416 / 457
Smithtown Health Care Management, LLC (For Profit)
$33.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $33.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #118 / 387
$15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $15.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #136 / 387
46.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 46.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #258 / 386
335756
Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
NH
SNF
Middle Island
149
Facility 149
NY AVG 192
Rank #253 / 429
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #227 / 388
+3%
3.42
Facility 3.42
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #166 / 399
C- +6%-4%
$70.5k
Facility $70.5k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #364 / 402
14
Facility 14
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #131 / 402
3.5
Facility 3.5
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #116 / 402
1139-
54
Facility 54
NY AVG 63
Rank #304 / 457
Surge Rehabilitation And Nursing, LLC (For Profit)
$23.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $23.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #196 / 387
$14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $14.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #165 / 387
59.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #114 / 386
335390
Waters Edge Rehab & Nursing Center at Port Jefferson
NH
SNF
Port Jefferson
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 192
Rank #279 / 429
93.3%
Facility 93.3%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #227 / 388
+3%
2.47
Facility 2.47
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #386 / 399
C- -25%-31%
$153.9k
Facility $153.9k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #388 / 402
23
Facility 23
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #274 / 402
4.6
Facility 4.6
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #213 / 402
2112-
73
Facility 73
NY AVG 63
Rank #223 / 457
Port Jefferson Operating, LLC (For Profit)
$19.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #232 / 387
$8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #283 / 387
41.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 41.7%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #304 / 386
335410
Swan Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation
NH
Patchogue
120
Facility 120
NY AVG 192
Rank #279 / 429
89.2%
Facility 89.2%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #298 / 388
-2%
2.93
Facility 2.93
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #302 / 399
D +16%-18%
$0
Facility $0
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #1 / 402
15
Facility 15
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #149 / 402
5.0
Facility 5.0
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #238 / 402
1107-
85
Facility 85
NY AVG 63
Rank #122 / 457
J+H Operations, LLC (For Profit)
$18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #248 / 387
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #277 / 387
45.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 45.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #270 / 386
335596
Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center
NH
HOS
MC
PC
SNF
West Islip
345
Facility 345
NY AVG 192
Rank #39 / 429
82.9%
Facility 82.9%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #339 / 388
-9%
3.58
Facility 3.58
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #127 / 399
? +67%0%
$142.0k
Facility $142.0k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #387 / 402
22
Facility 22
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #259 / 402
5.5
Facility 5.5
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #276 / 402
1286-
61
Facility 61
NY AVG 63
Rank #281 / 457
Our Lady Of Consolation Geriatric Care Center (Not For Profit)
$45.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $45.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #62 / 387
$33.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $33.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #29 / 387
74.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 74.9%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #34 / 386
335539
Medford Multicare Center for Living
NH
HOS
MC
Medford
320
Facility 320
NY AVG 192
Rank #42 / 429
94.1%
Facility 94.1%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #204 / 388
+4%
2.75
Facility 2.75
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #325 / 399
C -14%-23%
$134.7k
Facility $134.7k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #383 / 402
31
Facility 31
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #344 / 402
6.2
Facility 6.2
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #312 / 402
2301-
22
Facility 22
NY AVG 63
Rank #404 / 457
The Nursing Care Center At Medford, Inc. (For Profit)
$48.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $48.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #55 / 387
$26.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $26.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #49 / 387
55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 55.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #162 / 386
335840
St Johnland Nursing Center, Inc
NH
ADC
AL
MC
SNF
Kings Park
250
Facility 250
NY AVG 192
Rank #98 / 429
83.2%
Facility 83.2%
NY AVG 90.6%
Rank #338 / 388
-8%
3.95
Facility 3.95
NY AVG 3.58
Rank #70 / 399
C- +4%+10%
$30.8k
Facility $30.8k
NY AVG $67.6k
Rank #338 / 402
21
Facility 21
NY AVG 18.5
Rank #245 / 402
3.5
Facility 3.5
NY AVG 5.1
Rank #116 / 402
2208-
81
Facility 81
NY AVG 63
Rank #152 / 457
St Johnland Nursing Center, Inc (Not For Profit)
$32.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $32.7MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $29.0M
Rank #131 / 387
$22.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $22.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG $15.3M
Rank #61 / 387
67.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 67.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG 55.7%
Rank #66 / 386
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Overview of Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing

Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing in Brentwood, NY provides nursing home, adult day care, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering.

Adult day care provides care during the day without an overnight stay. Hospice care supports end of life needs, and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. The range of services may make Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing a good fit for a family whose needs include ongoing nursing, dementia support, comfort focused care, or daytime services.

The community offers rehabilitation and respite care, giving someone a temporary setting for recovery or a short stay while a usual caregiver travels or recovers. Private rooms are available, and rehabilitation services support residents working toward recovery within the community. A garden courtyard offers outdoor space, while the chapel provides religious services and the beauty and nail salon provides personal grooming services.

Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing has 188 beds, with 93% of beds occupied. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 40 minutes per resident each day, representing the total nursing time allocated per resident over a day. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and Optima Care Brentwood operates it.

The area has a Walk Score of 49, making it car dependent, with most errands requiring a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would generally need transportation for routine errands. The resident dining room provides a designated place for meals within the community.

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Overview of Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center

Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center is a nursing home in Huntington Station, NY, offering skilled nursing and rehabilitation. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while rehabilitation services support a resident who is recovering strength or function. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs ongoing nursing oversight along with rehabilitation services.

The center has 195 beds, placing residents in a larger community with more residents and staff. Total nurse staffing is 3h 32m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted, giving eligible residents payment options through those programs.

Residents receiving dialysis can access it on site rather than arranging transportation outside the community. Cardiac care and a respiratory therapist are also available for residents whose care needs include those services. S&L Birchwood operates the community.

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Overview of Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care

Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care provides nursing home and skilled nursing care in Smithtown, NY. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Short term rehabilitation and long term care support residents recovering from a health event or needing ongoing nursing support.

The community has 162 beds, supporting a larger resident population with more staff and usually more programming than a smaller home. Occupancy is 99%, meaning nearly all beds are in use. Total nurse staffing is 2h 36m per resident per day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across a day.

Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care, depending on eligibility and coverage. Rehabilitation services and Therapeutic Recreation Services are available on site, so residents can access therapy and recreation within the care setting. Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care may be a good fit for someone who needs short term rehabilitation or ongoing skilled nursing care. Smithtown Health Care Management operates the community.

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Overview of Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing

Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing operates out of Middle Island, NY, licensed for skilled nursing and nursing home care across 149 beds. Licensed nurses cover every shift, so a resident needing ongoing nursing support can receive it within the home.

Pulmonary is a named program here, and rehabilitation services back it up. Somebody who needs skilled nursing through a course of rehabilitation, pulmonary work included, is who that pairing fits.

3 hours and 25 minutes of nursing staff time go to each resident daily. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are the listed options. A family uses public coverage or pays directly, whichever applies to the situation.

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Overview of Waters Edge Rehab & Nursing Center at Port Jefferson

Waters Edge Rehab & Nursing Center at Port Jefferson provides nursing home care and skilled nursing care in Port Jefferson, NY. Skilled nursing means licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing care in a residential setting.

Rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation, with programs for orthopedic rehabilitation, amputee care and cardiopulmonary rehabilitation. These services may make the community a good fit for someone who needs a temporary recovery stay following one of those care needs. An in house chef works with the staff dietitian to prepare daily menu selections, bringing dietary input into the meal planning process.

The home has 120 beds. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours 28 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time associated with each resident. Medicare, Medicaid and private pay are accepted, and Port Jefferson Operating runs the community.

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Overview of Swan Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation

Swan Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation, in Patchogue, NY, carries skilled nursing, long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite care. Licensed nurses are on the floor at any hour. The short-term track is therapy for someone rebuilding after illness, injury, or surgery, while the long-term side handles a person whose nursing needs continue. Respite covers the brief stay a family caregiver books around a trip or a convalescence.

The home has 120 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay each open a route, whether the care is covered or privately funded. Daily nursing per resident is set at 2 hours and 56 minutes.

Private and semi-private rooms are both available. A private room is one resident’s own space; a semi-private room means sharing it. Kosher and vegetarian or vegan cuisine, plus therapeutic diets, meet the documented dietary requirements.

Named services run to amputee rehabilitation, neuro-rehabilitation, cardio-pulmonary rehabilitation, and stroke and TBI rehabilitation. Dedicated Alzheimer’s and dementia care units give residents with those conditions a designated setting. J+H Operations operates the community.

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Overview of Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center

Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitative Care Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, and palliative care in West Islip, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Hospice and palliative care focus on comfort and symptom management for residents with serious or end of life needs. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may grow from rehabilitation or skilled nursing to memory, hospice, or palliative support without starting over in a new community.

With 345 beds, the center is among the larger communities, with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than smaller homes. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 35 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. The community is operated by Our Lady of Consolation Geriatric Care Center.

Rehabilitation services include short term rehabilitation, orthopedic care, neurological care, cognitive care, restorative feeding, orthotic services, amputee rehabilitation, and the Pathway to Home program. These services give residents targeted support for recovery and daily function. Restaurant style menus use locally grown produce and include special meals for holidays, while religious services are available for residents who observe them. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted: Medicaid may help when savings do not cover a long stay, Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, and private pay allows care to be funded directly.

A Walk Score of 61 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who can go out independently may be able to walk for certain nearby errands.

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Overview of Medford Multicare Center for Living

Medford Multicare Center for Living is a nursing home in Medford, NY, offering hospice care and memory care. Nursing home care provides ongoing skilled nursing and medical support, while memory care offers supervised support for residents living with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease. Hospice care supports residents with serious illness when the focus is comfort and symptom management. Together, these services may suit a loved one who needs skilled nursing, dementia support, or hospice care in one setting.

The center has 320 beds. That size accommodates more residents and staff and usually supports more programming. Rehabilitation includes post acute rehabilitation and post stroke rehabilitation, giving residents structured recovery care after a hospital stay or stroke. Respiratory and dialysis programs address ongoing needs for those forms of medical care.

Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 45 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment paths for eligible care. The Nursing Care Center at Medford operates the community.

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Overview of St Johnland Nursing Center

St Johnland Nursing Center provides nursing home, adult day care, assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing in Kings Park, NY. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps residents with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while they maintain their own living space. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while adult day care provides care during the day rather than an overnight residence.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time, allowing movement between care settings without leaving the community. There are 250 beds. Residents live in a larger setting with more residents, staff, and usually more programming. St Johnland Nursing Center opened in 1866.

Programs include subacute care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, a head injury rehabilitation unit, and an Adult Day Health Care Program. Subacute care supports people who need continued medical oversight and rehabilitation after acute treatment, while the head injury unit provides a dedicated setting for recovery work after a head injury. Rehabilitation services give residents access to therapy as part of their care at the center. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing care, assisted living support, memory care, daytime supervision, or rehabilitation, especially if those needs may change over time.

The area has a Walk Score of 81 out of 100, meaning most errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, with Medicare covering short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Total nurse staffing is 3h 57m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing staff time available across each resident’s day.

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Overview of Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilitation and Nursing sits at 340 East Montauk Highway in East Islip, a 160-bed skilled nursing facility run by Suffolk Restorative Therapy and Nursing, LLC. Occupancy runs high here, 97 percent, with 155 of 160 beds filled. That’s about as close to full as a facility gets.

Staffing is where this place actually distinguishes itself. Total nursing care averages 3 hours and 49 minutes per resident, per day, and registered nurses alone account for 53 minutes of that. Those aren’t vague promises about “attentive care,” they’re concrete numbers that reflect real clinical depth. The area itself is car-dependent, Walk Score of 17, so getting around means getting behind the wheel.

The clinical programming backs up that staffing investment. Diabetes Management and Education, Amputee Rehabilitation, and a 30-Day Medicare track are all named, structured programs, not generic service categories. Cardiology and vascular monitoring, wound care, and post-COVID-19 rehabilitation round out the specialized care lineup. Outside the clinical side, there are gardens, a bakery, and a gym, small things, but they matter for daily quality of life.

Inspections here have tended to focus on infection prevention and control and care planning and documentation, the kind of operational areas regulators routinely review at facilities handling complex medical cases.

What this shows is a skilled nursing facility built for residents who need real clinical intensity: strong staffing numbers, named specialty programs, and a structure clearly calibrated for more complicated medical needs than a typical long-term care setting.

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Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports. Rank badges compare each home against other nursing homes in the same state — never against assisted living, memory care, or independent living communities.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
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Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
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Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Nursing Homes in Suffolk County at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.4/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Suffolk County, NY. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 2.5/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Suffolk County, NY. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.8/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Suffolk County, NY. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Suffolk County, NY

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in New York?

Assisted living in New York is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does New York Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — New York Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 20 nursing homes in Suffolk County, NY. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Suffolk County, NY?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Suffolk County, NY, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Suffolk County, NY?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.