Total staff
448
Employees
442
Contractors
6
Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Long Island State Veterans Home
Nursing Home · East Setauket, NY
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Long Island State Veterans Home
Nursing Home · East Setauket, NY
CMS overall rating
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and 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.
Long Island State Veterans Home accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
Long Island State Veterans Home is a nursing home in Stony Brook, NY, offering adult day care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With a supportive and welcoming environment, older adults, especially Veterans, have a comfortable stay. Excellent services, including 24/7 care, well-balanced meals, and recreational opportunities, are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. Residents also receive the utmost attention and care to live to their potential through customized care plans.
Light physical activities and social gatherings encourage residents to live actively and make friends. Residents can also relax and focus on recovery with thoughtfully curated amenities and accessible living spaces. Nestled in the tree-lined residential area of Stony Brook, the community ensures a stress-free retirement. This nursing home is committed to helping Veterans thrive in retirement, making it a good option for senior living in New York.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 60th out of 388 homes in New York. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
This home is ranked 60th out of 388 homes in New York. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
4h 12m per day
Rank #60 / 388Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 60th out of 388 homes in New York. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New York average, with a ranking across 388 New York SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
vs New York avg
+17%
| Staff type | Hours / Day / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Weekend Total Nursing
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 3h 56m per day |
Types of Care at Long Island State Veterans Home
Nursing Home
Capacity and availability
This home usually has limited availability
Occupancy between 85% and 95% suggests balanced demand.
Occupancy rate
89.4%
Rank #274 / 433Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 274th out of 433 homes in New York. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New York average, with its Statewide rank out of 433. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
501 days
Occupancy rate
89.4%
Rank #274 / 433Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 274th out of 433 homes in New York. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New York average, with its Statewide rank out of 433. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
501 days
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #691 / 1167Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 691st out of 1167 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Staffing Data
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Staff to resident ratio
1.44:1
722% better than New York average
Avg staff/day
221
Average shift
7.5 hours
0% compared with New York average
Total staff hours (quarter)
151,939
Nursing staff breakdown
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
RN Staff
87
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
LPN Staff
52
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.3 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
CNA Staff
216
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.6 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
1.1%
1,657 contractor hours this quarter
Occupational Therapy Aide: 6
Staff by category
Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 216 | 0 | 216 | 74,892 | 92 | 100% | 7.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 87 | 0 | 87 | 30,371 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 52 | 0 | 52 | 18,048 | 92 | 100% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapist | 20 | 0 | 20 | 7,209 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,857 | 92 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,671 | 61 | 66% | 7.2 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,277 | 75 | 82% | 7.2 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,261 | 62 | 67% | 7.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 6 | 7 | 2,061 | 77 | 84% | 7.6 |
| Other Physician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,854 | 66 | 72% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 8 | 0 | 8 | 1,598 | 66 | 72% | 6.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,253 | 61 | 66% | 7.5 |
| Physician Assistant | 3 | 0 | 3 | 817 | 67 | 73% | 7.2 |
| Administrator | 2 | 0 | 2 | 803 | 60 | 65% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 6 | 0 | 6 | 689 | 75 | 82% | 5.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 459 | 57 | 62% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 420 | 56 | 61% | 7.5 |
| Medical Director | 1 | 0 | 1 | 399 | 55 | 60% | 7.3 |
216 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
87 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
52 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
20 Physical Therapist
% of Days
100%
11 Other Social Services Staff
% of Days
100%
8 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
66%
10 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
82%
6 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
67%
7 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
84%
5 Other Physician
% of Days
72%
8 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
72%
4 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days
66%
3 Physician Assistant
% of Days
73%
2 Administrator
% of Days
65%
6 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
82%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
62%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
61%
1 Medical Director
% of Days
60%
Penalties and fines
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.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.0
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
10.0
In line with New York averageNew York average: 9.8
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.3
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.3
In line with New York averageNew York average: 18.1
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.9%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
11.9%
27% better than New York averageNew York average: 16.4%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.2%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
18.2%
10% worse than New York averageNew York average: 16.6%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.8%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
21.8%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 21.4%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
4.4%
49% worse than New York averageNew York average: 3.0%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.4%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
8.4%
18% worse than New York averageNew York average: 7.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
2.3%
61% worse than New York averageNew York average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.0%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
7.0%
15% worse than New York averageNew York average: 6.1%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
5.9%
68% better than New York averageNew York average: 18.1%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.9%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
10.9%
14% better than New York averageNew York average: 12.6%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
98.2%
7% better than New York averageNew York average: 91.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.7%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
99.7%
5% better than New York averageNew York average: 95.2%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.5%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
92.5%
21% better than New York averageNew York average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
1.3%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.0%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
97.0%
23% better than New York averageNew York average: 78.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
42% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Private pay
39% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
1 - 2 years
Medicaid
19% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
3 - 4 years
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
311
Medicare
14
4.5% of residents
Medicaid
135
43.4% of residents
Private pay or other
162
52.1% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family Member Group
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Nurse Aide Training
State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site
Active Family Council
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Active Resident Council
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Long Island State Veterans Home based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
89.4%
↑ 0.6pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$3.3M
↓ ~$5.6M vs 2022
Total Payroll
$49.4M
↑ ~$7.5M vs 2022
Profit Margin
-9.8%
↓ 17.5pp vs 2022
Finances and operations
Governmental community
Operated by city authorities.
Home revenue
$69.8M
Operating deficit
-$3.3M
Governmental community
Operated by city authorities.
Home revenue
$69.8M Rank #39 / 383Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 39th out of 383 homes in New York. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New York SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Operating deficit
-$3.3M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #14 / 383Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 383 homes in New York. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New York average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$49.4M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #14 / 383Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 14th out of 383 homes in New York. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New York average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$23.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$73.0M
What does this home offer?
Building Type: Single-story
Rehabilitative Support
On-site Medical Care and Health Services
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
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| Long Island State Veterans Home |
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). | Stony Brook (Felicita Road) | 350 | 89.4% | +1% | 4.19 | +54% | +17% | $0 | 10 | 3.3 | 1 | 310 | 60 | Pat Rocco | $69.8M | $49.4M | 70.8% | 335758 | ||||
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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).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Nesconset (Southern Boulevard) | 240 | 100.0% | +13% | 2.83 | -34% | -21% | $92.8k | 12 | 3.0 | 1 | 235 | 32 | Nesconset Operating, LLC (For Profit) | $50.0M | $20.5M | 41% | 335674 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Long Island State Veterans Home
What neighborhood is Long Island State Veterans Home in?
Long Island State Veterans Home is in the Felicita Road neighborhood.
Is Long Island State Veterans Home in a walkable area?
Long Island State Veterans Home has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
What is the occupancy rate at Long Island State Veterans Home?
Long Island State Veterans Home's occupancy is 89.4%.
What is the address of Long Island State Veterans Home?
Long Island State Veterans Home is located at 100 Patriots Rd, Stony Brook, NY 11790.
What is the phone number of Long Island State Veterans Home?
(631) 444-8500 will put you in contact with the team at Long Island State Veterans Home.
Is Long Island State Veterans Home Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Long Island State Veterans Home is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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