Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences
Nursing Home, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Commack, NY

Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences

Nursing Home, Adult Day Care, Assisted Living, Home Care, Hospice Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Palliative Care & Skilled Nursing · Commack, NY

Overview of Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences

Gurwin’s Assisted Living on Long Island aims for an elegant, independent lifestyle with added support. Their assisted living community fosters personalized relationships, creating a social, engaging, and supportive environment. Residents enjoy enriched lives through friendships, fine dining, and various activities.

As part of the Gurwin Healthcare System’s Life Plan Community, residents have priority access to additional assisted living levels of care, ensuring comprehensive support for Long Island’s older adults. The residences within the community offer worry-free living with well-equipped apartments, weekly housekeeping, linen services, and 24-hour security. Transportation services and an onsite beauty salon and barber shop add convenience and luxury, anticipating and meeting residents’ diverse needs for a harmonious and comfortable living experience.

Bed community size
200-bed community Rank #166 / 739Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 166th out of 739 homes in New York for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 24 / 100 Rank #1001 / 1169Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1001st out of 1169 homes in New York for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program
CountySuffolk

Ownership & Operating Entity

Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences is legally operated by Gurwin Jewish - Fay J. Lindner Residences, Inc.

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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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 0 enforcement actions 5 violations 5 inspections
Inspection Score Info A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, violations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York assisted living residence score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.

10 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Rank #94 / 608 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 94th out of 608 homes in New York for inspection score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 608 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 93 out of 100. Letter grade A. 10 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, 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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 5 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total violations (66% below)
• Violations per inspection (38% below)
• Inspections with violations (50% below)
• Inspection violation rate (9% below)
• Complaint visits (33% below)

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 59 This facility has had 44% fewer total inspections than the New York average (5 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 44% fewer
Inspections with violations Info Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation. 24 This facility has 50% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better
Inspection violation rate Info Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation. 40%44% This facility has 4 percentage points lower inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (40% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 4% better Rank #168 / 319 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 168th out of 319 homes in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaint visits Info On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff. 46 This facility has 33% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 33% better Rank #163 / 319 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 163rd out of 319 homes in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Violations Info Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityNY Averagevs. NY Avg
Total violations Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 514.5 This facility has 66% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 66% better Rank #187 / 319 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 187th out of 319 homes in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Violations per inspection Info Average violations per inspection. 11.6 This facility has 38% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 38% better Rank #200 / 319 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 200th out of 319 homes in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • The most recent inspection on June 25, 2025, found no violations or deficiencies.
  • A January 9, 2025 complaint investigation found one personnel training violation.
  • The July 20, 2022 renewal inspection cited four deficiencies in resident services and disaster/emergency procedures.

Lawsuit overview for Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 124
Active Cases Info Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture. 20
Closed Info Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes. 100
Since Info Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure. 1999
Most Recent Info Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility. 2026
Next Court Date Info Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases. Apr 27, 2026

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Financial Assistance for
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Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences is located in Commack, New York State.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General 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

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

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

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General 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

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

Benefits
In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Frequently Asked Questions about Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences

Who is the owner of Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences?

Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences is legally operated by Gurwin Jewish - Fay J. Lindner Residences, Inc.

Is Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences in a walkable area?

Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences has a walk score of 24. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences?

No, Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences have?

Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences has 200 beds.

Are there photos of Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences?

Yes — there are 4 photos of Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences?

Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences is located at 50 Hauppauge Rd, Commack, NY 11725.

What is the phone number of Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences?

(631) 715-8500 will put you in contact with the team at Gurwin Jewish – Fay J. Lindner Residences.

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