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Overview of Ross Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Ross Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is a nursing home and skilled nursing facility in Brentwood, NY. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing support in a residential setting. Short-term rehabilitation and pre and post operative care may make Ross Center a good fit for someone recovering after hospitalization or surgery and needing nursing support during recovery.

The community has 120 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3h 9m per resident per day, representing the daily nurse staffing time allocated to each resident. Ross Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid and private pay, giving families the option to use public coverage or pay directly according to their circumstances.

Physical, occupational and speech therapies support residents with movement, daily activities and communication, while hemodialysis gives residents access to dialysis services through the community’s specialized programs. Therapeutic recreation, family counseling and support groups, and end of life and comfort services address activity engagement, family support and comfort focused care, while the on site beauty parlor and barber shop provide grooming services within the community. Ross Opco operates Ross Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation.

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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 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 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 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 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 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 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 operates a skilled nursing facility in East Islip, New York. Run by Suffolk Restorative Therapy and Nursing, the 160-bed center provides 24-hour clinical care and maintains a high occupancy rate of 97%.

Specialized medical offerings include continuous telemetry heart monitoring, a dedicated amputee recovery track, a 30-day Medicare short-stay program, and targeted diabetes education. Outside of clinical care, residents have access to a fitness gym, an on-site bakery café, landscaped park-like gardens, and varied dining choices.

Families interested in skilled nursing support or short-term rehabilitative care can connect directly with Momentum at South Bay to review admission options.

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Nursing Homes in Suffolk County at a glance

Avg Overall CMS Rating: 3.6/ 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: 3.0/ 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