Meadowbrook Care Center

Nursing Home
Overview of Meadowbrook Care Center

As a leading advanced rehabilitation and nursing facility in Freeport, New York, Meadowbrook Care Center prides itself on its state-of-the-art medical services that deliver quality and dependable care. With its professional and compassionate care staff, seniors will be immersed in comprehensive medical services that enhance a rejuvenating recovery. The lifestyle at Meadowbrook is focused on leading its residents to reach their fullest potential while maintaining independence and individuality. Meadowbrook Care Center seamlessly blends innovative creativity with committed care, enhancing each individual’s healing journey. Residents will participate in a results-driven approach to rehabilitation and long-term care. This approach includes therapeutic activities, rehabilitative programs (speech, occupational, physical), medication management, diabetes management, specialized meal plans, and ADLs.

Managed by Gilad Diamond

Administrator

Gilad Diamond serves as the Administrator at Meadowbrook Care Center, overseeing the community's operations and ensuring high-quality care for residents. He leads the team with a commitment to fostering a warm and supportive environment for all.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
5/5
New York average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
4/5
New York average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
New York average: 2.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
5/5
New York average: 3.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 6m per day

This home provides 14% less nursing time per resident than the state average.

New York average: 3h 35m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 44m per day 42m per day 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day. 35m per day 46m per day 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Nurse aide hours per resident per day. 2h 20m per day 2h 11m per day 2h 21m per day
Total Nursing (Weekend) Info Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends. 3h 7m per day 3h 10m per day 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day. 6m per day 7m per day 4m per day
RN (Weekend) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends. 23m per day 28m per day 29m per day

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 280

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the New York average
Occupancy rate 91.5%
Residents per day (avg) 260
Occupancy rate
91.5%
Residents per day (avg)
260

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

55% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

36% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

8% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Finances and operations

Proprietary home
Corporation
Home revenue
$46.7M
Profit
$89.9K
Proprietary home Corporation
Home revenue
$46,691,016.00
Profit
$89,924.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$20.4M
43.7% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$26.2M
Total costs $46.6M
Bed community size
280-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 75 / 100
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Facility Type
Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

CMS Certification Number: 335796
County: Nassau

Ownership & operating entity

Meadowbrook Care Center is legally operated by Meadowbrook Care Center, Inc. (For Profit).

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Memory Care
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Rehab, Long-Term Care, Pulmonary Program, Memory Care, Concierge program
Operating Hours
Concierge Hotline Available 7 Days a week

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Residents are treated to delicious meals prepared daily by our Five Star Chef, as well as a cafe for residents and their families to enjoy.

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.

13 inspections

4 with citations, 9 without citations

19 on-site complaint investigations

109 complaints

40 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.

Latest inspection

Date:July 29, 2024
Type:Complaint Investigation

28 total citations

24 health citations 4 life safety citations

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

17 deficiencies

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

1 enforcement action

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

June 9, 2020: Stipulation & Order #NH-20-037

Multiple Deficiencies

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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
Meadowbrook Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Freeport
282
No
75
BERKOWITZ, DOV
91.5%
$45,559,937.00
$20,388,231.00
44.8%
260.00
5/5
3.0920
4/5
3/5
5/5
-
13
+41%
-14%
+4%
Highfield Gardens Care Center
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Great Neck
200
No
55
BLEIER, SORAH
98.0%
$38,828,759.00
$11,790,890.00
30.4%
197.90
4/5
3.8748
3/5
4/5
5/5
2
15
+15%
+8%
+11%
Hamilton Parc
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Guilderland
-
No
35
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

Places of interest near Meadowbrook Care Center

Address 0.7 miles from city center — 9.22 miles to nearest hospital (Long Island Jewish Medical Center)

Address 320 W Merrick Rd, Freeport, NY 11520

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

314
Total Staff
267
Employees
47
Contractors
117,347
Total Hours (Quarter)
174
Avg Staff/Day
7.4
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse557.2 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse347.8 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant1397.4 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7.5hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
229 staff
7.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
3 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Therapy Services
28 staff
7.9hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
23 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Social Services
4 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Dietary Services
15 staff
6.4hs shift avg
Other Services
10 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
12.7%
of total hours from contractors
14,855 contractor hours this quarter
Registered Nurse: 9 Certified Nursing Assistant: 17 Qualified Activities Professional: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 3 Physical Therapy Aide: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Licensed Practical Nurse: 8 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapist: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant1221713958,22791100%7.4
Registered Nurse4695515,50591100%7.2
Licensed Practical Nurse2683415,25491100%7.8
Qualified Activities Professional221235,12591100%8.4
Dental Services Staff100103,8818189%7.2
Other Dietary Services Staff130133,87091100%6.3
Speech Language Pathologist5383,4118189%8.8
Physical Therapy Aide3363,0598695%7.8
Physical Therapy Assistant3252,2838998%8.5
Occupational Therapy Aide4041,3497987%7.3
Qualified Social Worker3141,2367178%6.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician2241,1269099%7.2
Dietitian2028106369%7.3
Clinical Nurse Specialist2024956268%5.4
Nurse Practitioner1014405560%8
Administrator1014215864%7.3
Feeding Assistant1013764752%8
Occupational Therapist0112736470%4.3
Medical Director1012082629%8

Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 3

New York average 3.6


Last Health inspection on Jul 2024

Total health citations 13
Citations per inspection
4.33

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

All 13 citations resulted from standard inspections.

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

12 moderate citations More info New York average: 17.4

1 minor citation More info New York average: 0.7
Citations history (last 3 years)
Administration moderate citation Jul 29, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 29, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning minor citation Jul 29, 2024
Corrected

Care Planning moderate citation Jul 29, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: For-Profit Individual
Resident Census by Payment Source
256 Total Residents
Medicare 64 (25%)
Medicaid 148 (57.8%)
Private Pay/Other 44 (17.2%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

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. 10.9
11% worse than 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. 21.0
16% worse 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 18.5%
13% worse than New York average

New York average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 24.4%
47% worse 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 20.1%
6% 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 2.3%
23% better 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 6.1%
15% better than New York average

New York average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.2%
58% 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 3.5%
43% better than New York average

New York average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 66.4%
267% worse than New York average

New York average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.1%
In line with New York average

New York average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.9%
9% better than New York average

New York average: 91.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.1%
In line with New York average

New York average: 95.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.44
16% better than New York average

New York average: 1.71

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 0.61
55% better than New York average

New York average: 1.35

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.8%
26% 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 1.1%
10% better 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 93.5%
19% better than New York average

New York average: 78.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 17.2%
17% better than New York average

New York average: 20.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 4.7%
52% better than New York average

New York average: 9.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.3%
57% better than New York average

New York average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 38.9%
27% worse than New York average

New York average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 62.6%
24% better than New York average

New York average: 50.6%

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