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 (72% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.
Operating for 27 years as a comprehensive post-acute and long-term care community, Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation is a 320-bed skilled nursing facility in Melville, Long Island. The home is operated by East Northport Residential Health Care Facility, Inc., which David Lipschitz owns. Families can choose from Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay to cover both short-term recovery and longer-term care. The facility has a strong occupancy rate of 98%.
Residents stay an average of 101 days. The population is a mix of people recovering after hospitalization or surgery and those who need ongoing skilled nursing care. Rehabilitation is a major focus. There are short-term recovery programs and a dedicated memory care unit called Legacy Living for residents with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Daily nursing care averages about 3 hours and 4 minutes per resident, providing consistent hands-on support throughout the day. Respite care is available for families seeking temporary relief. There’s a doctor on staff alongside its 24-hour nursing team.
State inspections have identified care quality and documentation issues across multiple survey cycles. The facility has consistently corrected cited deficiencies within required timeframes, showing responsiveness to regulatory oversight.
Residents receive three prepared meals each day along with an always-available menu for added flexibility. The neighborhood is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 8, so most visits and errands require a vehicle. Families considering the home may want to observe daily routines and ask how the facility manages transitions between short-term rehabilitation residents and those receiving longer-term care.
Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation is legally operated by East Northport Residential Health Care Facility, Inc. (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 3 enforcement actions. 33% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.
Citations
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This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total citations
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21 | 13 | This facility has 62% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (21 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 62% worse |
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Health citations
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19 | 20 | This facility has 5% fewer health citations than a typical New York nursing home (19 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 5% better |
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Life safety citations
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2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer life safety citations than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per year
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4.2 | 2.6 | This facility has 62% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (4.2 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 62% worse |
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Citations per inspection
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3 | 1.4 | This facility has 114% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (3 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 114% worse |
Inspections
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This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
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7 | 9 | This facility has 22% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 22% better |
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Inspections with citations
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3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Inspection citation rate
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43% | 44% | This facility has 1 percentage point lower inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (43% vs. NY avg 44%).↓ 1% better |
Complaints & Investigations
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This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
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75 | 79 | This facility has 5% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (75 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 5% better |
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Complaints per year
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15 | 15.8 | This facility has 5% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (15 vs. NY avg 15.8).↓ 5% better |
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Complaints per bed
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0.23 | 0.50 | This facility has 54% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.23 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 54% better |
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Complaint investigations
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16 | 15 | This facility has 7% more complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (16 vs. NY avg 15).↑ 7% worse |
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
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.
10 of 16 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 6 of 16 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.
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
15,903 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 186 | 0 | 186 | 60,227 | 92 | 100% | 6.8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 47 | 19 | 66 | 22,347 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 50 | 0 | 50 | 14,291 | 92 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 9 | 0 | 9 | 2,685 | 77 | 84% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 9 | 9 | 2,624 | 90 | 98% | 6.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 6 | 6 | 2,479 | 88 | 96% | 7.9 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 8 | 8 | 2,168 | 82 | 89% | 7.2 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 5 | 5 | 2,071 | 79 | 86% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 7 | 0 | 7 | 2,069 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,647 | 64 | 70% | 7.4 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1,635 | 83 | 90% | 6.8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,429 | 76 | 83% | 7.3 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,411 | 86 | 93% | 6.6 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 913 | 86 | 93% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 2 | 0 | 2 | 909 | 76 | 83% | 7.4 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 855 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 465 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 4 | 4 | 178 | 41 | 45% | 3.6 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 21 | 23% | 2 |
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.
72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
22% of new residents, often for short stays.
6% 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 Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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 (72% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 28 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Melville's city center to Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation is located in Melville, New York.
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Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation is legally operated by East Northport Residential Health Care Facility, Inc. (For Profit).
Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation has a walk score of 8. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
According to NY state health department records, Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation's license number is 5153309N.
Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation's occupancy is 98%.
Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation is registered as a for-profit in NY.
Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation has 320 beds.
Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation has had 21 recently reported citations.
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