Helen Keller National Center
Helen Keller National Center
The address is 111 Middle Neck Road in Sands Point, Nassau County, but Helen Keller National Center is not what the “Nursing Home in Sands Point” page category suggests. The 52-bed adult home on this 25-acre campus is the residential component of the Helen Keller National Center for DeafBlind Youths and Adults, the only national program in the United States established exclusively to provide vocational rehabilitation services to people who are DeafBlind. It operates under New York State adult home licensing and is run by Helen Keller Services for the Blind.
The surrounding area earns a Walk Score of 11, firmly car-dependent. That’s a detail that reads differently here than it would for a typical assisted living placement, given that this facility’s residents are navigating the world with combined vision and hearing loss.
Twelve programs are documented: Comprehensive Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Adaptive Technology Training, Audiology Services, Communications Training, Creative Arts, Independent Living Training, Low Vision Services, Mental Health Services, Orientation and Mobility Training, Rehabilitation Counseling, Residential Services, and Vocational Training. Rehabilitation services are also offered. Access to the residential program runs through state vocational rehabilitation agencies, not through the standard family placement channels that most ALM readers are using.
State inspections, conducted by the New York Department of Health’s Office of Aging and Long Term Care, have identified themes around staffing and staff credentials and dietary and food service.
Helen Keller National Center exists to serve a specific, underserved population through a specialized federal program. Families searching for a conventional assisted living or nursing home placement will need to look elsewhere; what this facility offers is vocational rehabilitation housing for DeafBlind individuals referred through state agencies.
52-bed community Rank #678 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 678th out of 748 homes in New York. 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.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 moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score: 11 / 100 Rank #1081 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1081st out of 1173 homes in New York. 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.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
Facility TypeAdult Home
StatusActive
CountyNassau
License Number400-E-040
Owner NameHelen Keller Services For The Blind
Rehabilitation Services
Specific ProgramsComprehensive Vocational Rehabilitation Program, Adaptive Technology Training, Audiology Services, Communications Training, Creative Arts, Independent Living Training, Low Vision Services, Mental Health Services, Orientation and Mobility Training, Rehabilitation Counseling, Residential Services, Vocational Training
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
7 citations
0 complaints
2 inspections
0 complaint investigations
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for New York nursing homes: B 83/100
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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Citations per inspection (150% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above) 6 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total citations (46% below)
• Citations per year (45% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Complaints per year (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (150% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above) 6 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total citations (46% below)
• Citations per year (45% below)
• Inspections with citations (50% below)
• Total complaints (100% below)
• Complaints per year (100% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
Latest Inspection
November 7, 2024
Renewal
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 7 | 13 | This facility has 46% fewer total citations than a typical New York nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 46% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2022.
| 1.8 | 3.3 | This facility has 45% fewer citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (1.8 vs. NY avg 3.3).↓ 45% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 3.5 | 1.4 | This facility has 150% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (3.5 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 150% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 2 | 9 | This facility has had 78% fewer total inspections than the New York average (2 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 78% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 100% | 44% | This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 0 | 79 | This facility has 100% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (0 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 100% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2022.
| 0 | 19.8 | This facility has 100% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (0 vs. NY avg 19.8).↓ 100% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators.
| 0 | 15 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (0 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 100% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- November 7, 2024 relicensure survey found five deficiencies related to food service and personnel training.
- April 7, 2022 relicensure survey cited two food service deficiencies, showing recurring issues in that area.
- No complaints were substantiated in either inspection, but deficiencies have persisted without resolution.
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Assisted Living in New York
Helen Keller National Center is located in Sands Point, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Helen Keller National Center
Who is the owner of Helen Keller National Center?
Helen Keller National Center is legally operated by Helen Keller Services for the Blind.
Is Helen Keller National Center in a walkable area?
Helen Keller National Center has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
What is the license number of Helen Keller National Center?
According to NY state health department records, Helen Keller National Center's license number is 400-E-040.
How many beds does Helen Keller National Center have?
Helen Keller National Center has 52 beds.
Are there photos of Helen Keller National Center?
Yes — there are 4 photos of Helen Keller National Center in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Helen Keller National Center?
Helen Keller National Center is located at 111 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY 11050.
What is the phone number of Helen Keller National Center?
(516) 944-8900 will put you in contact with the team at Helen Keller National Center.
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