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Nursing Home

Island Nursing and Rehab Center

Nursing Home

Island Nursing and Rehab Center

5537 Expressway Drive North, Holtsville, NY 11742 View map
Overview of Island Nursing and Rehab Center

Island Nursing and Rehab Center provides exceptional skilled nursing, rehabilitation, respite, and hospice care in Holtsville, NY. The facility is part of the Gurwin Healthcare System and offers a range of services tailored to the needs of seniors and adults requiring skilled nursing care. Their commitment to excellence ensures that residents receive compassionate, person-centered care.

(631) 758-3336

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
4/5
New York average: 3.2/5
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
4/5
New York average: 2.9/5
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
2/5
New York average: 2.7/5
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
3/5
New York average: 4.0/5

Nursing care per resident

Info This shows how many total hours of nursing staff time are available per resident each day. Higher numbers usually mean more staff support.
3h 9m per day

This home provides 10% less nursing time per resident than the New York average.

New York average: 3h 29m per day

Capacity and availability

Medium-capacity home

Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Total beds 120

This home usually has availability

Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.

Lower demand than the New York average
Occupancy rate 75%
Residents per day (avg) 106
Occupancy rate
75%
Residents per day (avg)
106

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Might be optimal for
Short stays Recovery Medicare-covered care

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

70% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

15% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

15% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$16.7M
Operating deficit
-$1.1M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$16,709,300.00
Operating deficit
$-1,144,398.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.8M
40.5% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$18.3M
Total costs $25.1M
Bed community size
120-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

About this community

License details

Facility type
Nursing Home
Status Active
County: Suffolk

Additional licensing details

License number: 5151318N
CMS Certification Number: 335835

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: Island Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Inc (Not for Profit)

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Skilled Nursing
Rehabilitation
Respite Care
Hospice Care

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Skilled Nursing, Rehabilitation, Respite Care, Hospice Care, Adult Day Care, Social Adult Day Care, Medical Adult Day Program, Home Care
Contact Island Nursing and Rehab Center

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.

3 inspections

3 with citations, 0 without citations

New York average: 9 inspections (5 with citations)

40 complaints

33.3 complaints per 100 occupied beds

New York average: 49.9 complaints per 100 occupied beds

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

New York average: 93 complaints

Latest inspection

Date:August 6, 2025
Type:Complaint Investigation

14 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

New York average: 29 citations

18 deficiencies

Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

2 enforcement actions

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

September 13, 2022: Stipulation & Order #: NH-22-168

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

June 1, 2020: Stipulation & Order #: NH-20-033

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

New York average 3.6


Last Health inspection on Aug 2025

Total health citations 13

New York average 18.5

Citations per inspection
4.33

New York average 5.05


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

11 of 13 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 13 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New York average

New York average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New York average

New York average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info New York average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info New York average: 0.2

13 moderate citations More info New York average: 17.4

0 minor citations More info New York average: 0.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Aug 06, 2025
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Info Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored. Aug 06, 2025
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Info Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions. Aug 06, 2025
Corrected

Resident Rights moderate citation Info Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care. Aug 06, 2025
Corrected

Compare Nursing Homes around Holbrook The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.

2 facilities compared · CMS & NY Dept. of Health data · Updated Mar 2026

Island Nursing and Rehab Center
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Holtsville
120
75.0%
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Marchand, Audrey
$15,9M
$6,8M
42.5%
335835
Luxor at Sayville Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
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NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Folsom
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Address 0.7 miles from city center

Address 5537 Expressway Drive North, Holtsville, NY 11742

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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)

This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

Total staff 140
Employees 135
Contractors 5
Staff to resident ratio 1.24:1
607% better than New York average

New York average ratio: 0.18:1

Avg staff/day 65
Average shift 7.3 hours
5% worse than New York average

New York average: 7.7 hours

Total staff hours (quarter) 42,935
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

Total count 16
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.5 hours

No contractors work on this role.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

Total count 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

Total count 70
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Total hours from contractors

3%

1,294 contractor hours this quarter

Licensed Practical Nurse: 4 Certified Nursing Assistant: 1
Staff by category
Certified Nursing Assistant6917021,21091100%7
Registered Nurse160165,57291100%7.5
Licensed Practical Nurse154195,49491100%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant8082,2458796%7.6
Other Social Services Staff4041,46091100%7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist3031,2906470%7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician5051,1689099%8.4
Speech Language Pathologist5051,1148796%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker2028787785%7.5
Physical Therapy Aide2025346673%8.1
Nurse Practitioner1014355864%7.5
Administrator1014065560%7.4
Dental Services Staff1014055459%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff1013625055%7.2
Qualified Social Worker1012866066%4.8
Medical Director101783943%2
70 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
16 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 96%
4 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days 100%
3 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
5 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 99%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 96%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 85%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 73%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 64%
1 Administrator
% of Days 60%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 59%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 55%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 66%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 43%

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total census
113 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
26 residents (23%)
Medicaid
70 residents (61.9%)
Private pay or other
17 residents (15%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.9
In line with New York average

New York average: 9.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.2
10% better than New York average

New York average: 18.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 17.0%
In line with New York average

New York average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 11.5%
31% better than New York average

New York average: 16.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 20.2%
5% better than New York average

New York average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 6.1%
106% worse than New York average

New York average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.5%
19% worse than New York average

New York average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.3%
63% worse than New York average

New York average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.4%
5% worse than New York average

New York average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 18.1%
In line with New York average

New York average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.1%
43% better than New York average

New York average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 91.7%
In line with New York average

New York average: 91.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.6%
In line with New York average

New York average: 95.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 86.9%
13% better than New York average

New York average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
36% worse than New York average

New York average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.9%
17% better than New York average

New York average: 78.8%

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled, New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$30,182 (individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion).

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

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

NY EISEP

Age 60+, New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$15,000 (individual).

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

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.

$50,000/year (household).

No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.

$58,399/year (household).

No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.

No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.

Not applicable; focus on housing need.

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.