Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (83% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Operated by S&L Birchwood, LLC under the ownership of David Efroymson, Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center is a skilled nursing home in Huntington Station on Long Island’s North Shore. The 195-bed community accepts Medicare and Medicaid, giving families standard coverage options for post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care. The facility has 94% occupancy.
Residents stay an average of 129 days.The population is a mix of post-acute rehabilitation patients and those needing ongoing nursing care. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 13 minutes per resident, providing consistent hands-on care throughout the day.
Rehabilitation and advanced medical care are offered as services to the community. The facility offers an Accelerated Care Plus program for intensive recovery, on-site dialysis services, and a specialized cardiac care program. A respiratory therapist is also on staff to work with residents with complex pulmonary conditions. These services make the home a practical option for people recovering from surgery, a cardiac event, or a hospital stay that requires skilled nursing care.
State inspections have identified recurring issues related to infection prevention, quality of care, and life safety systems. The facility has corrected all cited deficiencies within the required regulatory timeframes. There were no substantiated complaints are on record.
With a Walk Score of 74, the community is very walkable for visiting family members. Nearby hospitals and essential services add to the convenience for families managing regular visits or coordinating outside appointments. Apex has a full clinical team and a strong rehabilitation focus, offering comprehensive skilled nursing and post-acute recovery support.
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center is legally operated by S&L Birchwood, LLC (For Profit).
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.
This facility has 1 enforcement action. 33% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 42 | 13 | This facility has 223% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (42 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 223% worse |
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Health citations
| 35 | 20 | This facility has 75% more health citations than a typical New York nursing home (35 vs. NY avg 20).↑ 75% worse |
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Life safety citations
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more life safety citations than a typical New York nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Citations per year
| 10.5 | 3.3 | This facility has 218% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (10.5 vs. NY avg 3.3).↑ 218% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 2.2 | 1.4 | This facility has 57% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (2.2 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 57% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total inspections
| 19 | 9 | This facility has 111% more total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (19 vs. NY avg 9).↑ 111% worse |
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Inspections with citations
| 4 | 4 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg |
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Inspection citation rate
| 21% | 44% | This facility has 23 percentage points lower inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (21% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 23% better |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 120 | 79 | This facility has 52% more total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (120 vs. NY avg 79).↑ 52% worse |
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Complaints per year
| 30 | 19.8 | This facility has 52% more complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (30 vs. NY avg 19.8).↑ 52% worse |
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Complaints per bed
| 0.65 | 0.50 | This facility has 30% more complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.65 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 30% worse |
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Complaint investigations
| 30 | 15 | This facility has 100% more complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (30 vs. NY avg 15).↑ 100% worse |
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Apr 2025
New York average 18.5
New York average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
25 of 30 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 5 of 30 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
New York average: 0.2
New York average: 0.2
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
19,453 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 79 | 1 | 80 | 38,298 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 20 | 17 | 37 | 15,355 | 92 | 100% | 7.7 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 7 | 8 | 15 | 5,563 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 8 | 0 | 8 | 3,251 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 7 | 7 | 2,087 | 79 | 86% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2,044 | 76 | 83% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,703 | 81 | 88% | 7.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 7 | 7 | 1,694 | 89 | 97% | 7 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,483 | 82 | 89% | 6.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,070 | 65 | 71% | 7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 934 | 71 | 77% | 7.1 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 779 | 66 | 72% | 6.7 |
| Physical Therapist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 712 | 83 | 90% | 6.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 528 | 65 | 71% | 6.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 427 | 61 | 66% | 7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 392 | 56 | 61% | 7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 211 | 35 | 38% | 6 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 0 | 1 | 1 | 194 | 26 | 28% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 60 | 22 | 24% | 2.5 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
83% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
17% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (83% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Huntington Station's city center to Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
| Milford Health & Rehabilitation Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | Milford (Morningside) | 120 | 93.3% | +11% | 3.35 | -14% | -16% | $0 | - | 15 | 3.8 | - | 115 | - | 39 | Marvin Ostreicher 2012 Family Trust | $19.4MFiscal year ending 09/2023 | $10.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023 | 55.1%Fiscal year ending 09/2023 | 75064 | ||||
| Massapequa Center Rehabilitation & Nursing | NH ADC PC SNF | Amityville (Louden Avenue) | 320
Facility
320
NY AVG
160
Rank
#45 / 748 |
89.1%
Facility
89.1%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#242 / 436 | +1% | 3.01
Facility
3.01
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#271 / 407 | -14% | -16% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 75
Facility
75
NY AVG
83
Rank
#436 / 593 | 11
Facility
11
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#94 / 414 | 5.5
Facility
5.5
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#266 / 414 | - | 290 | - |
62
Facility
62
NY AVG
63
Rank
#680 / 1173 | Aharon Bleier | $58.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$58.5MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#34 / 403 | $28.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$28.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#42 / 403 | 47.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
47.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#248 / 403 | 335213 | ||||
| John T Mather Memorial Hospital of Port Jefferson New York Inc | NH | Port Jefferson | 249
Facility
249
NY AVG
160
Rank
#111 / 748 | - | - | 8.88
Facility
8.88
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#1 / 407 | +7% | +148% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | - | 12
Facility
12
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#111 / 414 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#128 / 414 | - | 13 | - |
73
Facility
73
NY AVG
63
Rank
#564 / 1173 | - | - | - | - | 335853 | ||||
| Luxor at Mills Pond Rehabilitation & Nursing Center | NH HOS PC RC SNF | St James (Saint James) | 250
Facility
250
NY AVG
160
Rank
#107 / 748 |
91.2%
Facility
91.2%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#224 / 436 | +3% | 2.83
Facility
2.83
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#322 / 407 | -47% | -21% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 77
Facility
77
NY AVG
83
Rank
#396 / 593 | 11
Facility
11
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#94 / 414 | 3.7
Facility
3.7
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#111 / 414 | - | 234 | - |
20
Facility
20
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1028 / 1173 | Shaya Bernath | $42.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$42.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#90 / 403 | $15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$15.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#97 / 403 | 36%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
36%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#219 / 403 | 335739 | ||||
| Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center | NH SNF | Huntington Station | 195
Facility
195
NY AVG
160
Rank
#239 / 748 |
93.8%
Facility
93.8%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#190 / 436 | +6% | 3.22
Facility
3.22
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#212 / 407 | +52% | -10% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 77
Facility
77
NY AVG
83
Rank
#396 / 593 | 30
Facility
30
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#366 / 414 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#401 / 414 | - | 184 | - |
74
Facility
74
NY AVG
63
Rank
#543 / 1173 | David Efroymson | $30.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$30.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#86 / 403 | $12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#235 / 403 | 39.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
39.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#398 / 403 | 335067 |
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center is located in Huntington Station, New York State.
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Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center is legally operated by S&L Birchwood, LLC (For Profit).
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NY state health department records, Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center's license number is 5153311N.
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center's occupancy is 94%.
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center is registered as a for-profit in NY.
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center has 195 beds.
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center has had 42 recently reported citations.
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