Recent government enforcement actions have targeted several nursing homes in Nassau and Suffolk counties due to issues such as financial fraud, resident neglect, and mistreatment. Notable cases include:
Fulton Commons Care Center, Inc. (East Meadow, Nassau County):
• December 2022: The New York Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Fulton Commons, its owners, related parties, and former administrator, alleging a fraudulent scheme that led to insufficient staffing and significant resident neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• March 2024: A settlement was reached requiring Fulton Commons’ owners and operator to pay up to $8.6 million and implement significant reforms to address financial fraud and resident mistreatment.
Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (Woodbury, Nassau County):
• December 2022: The Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Cold Spring Hills, its related businesses, owners, and senior managers, alleging years of financial fraud and self-dealing that led to severe understaffing and resident neglect.
• December 2024: The Attorney General intervened to prevent the facility from shutting down and evacuating over 300 residents without proper notice, calling the attempted closure illegal.
Centers Health Care Facilities (Various Locations):
• June 2023: A lawsuit was filed against the owners, operators, and landlords of four nursing homes managed by Centers Health Care, alleging the illegal diversion of over $83 million in taxpayer funds, resulting in significant resident neglect and harm.
• November 2024: A settlement was reached requiring the involved parties to pay $45 million and implement major reforms to address years of resident mistreatment and neglect.
Medford Multicare Center for Living, Inc. (Medford, Suffolk County):
• February 2014: Nine employees, including the facility’s top administrator, were arrested and later indicted in connection with the death of a 72-year-old resident and subsequent attempts to cover up the circumstances surrounding the death.
These enforcement actions underscore the commitment of state authorities to address and rectify issues within nursing homes to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.Nassau and Suffolk counties on Long Recent government enforcement actions have targeted several nursing homes in Nassau and Suffolk counties due to issues such as financial fraud, resident neglect, and mistreatment. Notable cases include:
Fulton Commons Care Center, Inc. (East Meadow, Nassau County):
• December 2022: The New York Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Fulton Commons, its owners, related parties, and former administrator, alleging a fraudulent scheme that led to insufficient staffing and significant resident neglect, mistreatment, and abuse.
• March 2024: A settlement was reached requiring Fulton Commons’ owners and operator to pay up to $8.6 million and implement significant reforms to address financial fraud and resident mistreatment.
Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation (Woodbury, Nassau County):
• December 2022: The Attorney General filed a lawsuit against Cold Spring Hills, its related businesses, owners, and senior managers, alleging years of financial fraud and self-dealing that led to severe understaffing and resident neglect.
• December 2024: The Attorney General intervened to prevent the facility from shutting down and evacuating over 300 residents without proper notice, calling the attempted closure illegal.
Centers Health Care Facilities (Various Locations):
• June 2023: A lawsuit was filed against the owners, operators, and landlords of four nursing homes managed by Centers Health Care, alleging the illegal diversion of over $83 million in taxpayer funds, resulting in significant resident neglect and harm.
• November 2024: A settlement was reached requiring the involved parties to pay $45 million and implement major reforms to address years of resident mistreatment and neglect.
Medford Multicare Center for Living, Inc. (Medford, Suffolk County):
• February 2014: Nine employees, including the facility’s top administrator, were arrested and later indicted in connection with the death of a 72-year-old resident and subsequent attempts to cover up the circumstances surrounding the death.
These enforcement actions underscore the commitment of state authorities to address and rectify issues within nursing homes to ensure the safety and well-being of residents.
As of the latest available information from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program identifies nursing homes with a history of serious quality issues. Facilities in this program are subject to increased oversight to stimulate improvements in their quality of care.
Special Focus Facility (SFF) Program Overview:
• Purpose: To monitor nursing homes that have consistently underperformed in health inspections and have a record of serious quality issues.
• Process: Facilities designated as SFFs receive more frequent inspections and are subject to progressive enforcement actions if improvements are not made.
Current SFF Designations in New York:
As of December 4, 2024, the following facilities in New York are listed in the SFF program:
1. Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
• Location: Woodbury, NY
• Status: Not Improved
2. The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Queens
• Location: Whitestone, NY
• Status: Not Improved
SFF Candidates in New York:
In addition to the facilities currently in the SFF program, CMS maintains a list of candidates that are eligible for inclusion due to their performance history. As per the December 4, 2024, report, the following facilities in Nassau and Suffolk counties are candidates:
• Fulton Commons Care Center Inc
• Location: East Meadow, NY
• Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
• Location: Commack, NY
Accessing the Full SFF List:
For the most current information and to view the complete list of Special Focus Facilities and candidates, you can refer to the CMS official documentation:
• CMS SFF Program Monthly Report (December 4, 2024):
Please note that the SFF list is updated periodically. For the latest updates beyond December 2024, you may visit the CMS Nursing Homes page:
• CMS Nursing Homes:
It’s essential to consult these resources regularly to stay informed about the status of nursing homes in your area.
Nassau and Suffolk Counties in Long Island, New York, are home to numerous nursing facilities offering various levels of care. Below is a comprehensive list of these facilities, organized by county.
Nassau County Nursing Homes:
Belair Care Center Inc
2478 Jerusalem Ave, Bellmore, NY 11710
(516) 826-1160
Beach Terrace Care Center
640 West Broadway, Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 431-4400
Fulton Commons Care Center Inc
60 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554
(516) 222-9300
Garden Care Center
135 Franklin Avenue, Franklin Square, NY 11010
(516) 256-6200
Glengariff Health Care Center
141 Dosoris Lane, Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 676-1100
Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
645 W Broadway, Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 889-1100
Hempstead Park Nursing Home
800 Front Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 705-9700
Highfield Gardens Care Center of Great Neck
199 Community Drive, Great Neck, NY 11021
(516) 365-9229
Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing
243 Atlantic Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563
(516) 593-5900
Marquis Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
2 Medical Plaza, Glen Cove, NY 11542
(516) 671-0858
Meadowbrook Care Center
320 W Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 377-8200
Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
One Greenwich Street, Hempstead, NY 11550
(516) 565-4800
North Shore-LIJ Orzac Center for Rehabilitation
900 Franklin Avenue, Valley Stream, NY 11580
(516) 256-6700
Park Avenue Extended Care Facility
425 National Boulevard, Long Beach, NY 11561
(516) 431-2600
Sands Point Center for Health and Rehabilitation
1440 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 767-7200
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
275 W Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 623-4000
Sunharbor Manor
255 Warner Avenue, Roslyn Heights, NY 11577
(516) 621-5400
Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing
755 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY 11553
(516) 486-8200
Woodbury Wellness Center
8533 Jericho Turnpike, Woodbury, NY 11797
(516) 692-4100
The Amsterdam at Harborside
300 East Overlook, Port Washington, NY 11050
(516) 472-6636
Suffolk County Nursing Homes:
Facility Name
Address
Phone Number
Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
1146 Woodcrest Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 727-4400
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center
78 Birchwood Drive, Huntington Station, NY 11746
(631) 592-6400
Bellhaven Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care
110 Beaver Dam Road, Brookhaven, NY 11719
(631) 286-8100
Berkshire Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
10 Berkshire Road, West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 587-0600
Brookhaven Health Care Facility
801 Gazzola Drive, East Patchogue, NY 11772
(631) 447-8800
Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
830 Park Avenue, Huntington, NY 11743
(631) 271-5800
East Neck Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
134 Great East Neck Road, West Babylon, NY 11704
(631) 422-4800
Good Samaritan Nursing Home
101 Elm Street, Sayville, NY 11782
(631) 244-2400
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
68 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725
(631) 715-2000
Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation
400 South Service Road, Melville, NY 11747
(631) 439-3000
Island Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
5537 Expressway Drive North, Holtsville, NY 11742
(631) 758-3336
Jefferson’s Ferry Life Care Co
500 Mather Drive, South Setauket, NY 11720
(631) 650-2600
Long Island State Veterans Home
100 Patriots Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790
(631) 444-8500
Luxor Nursing and Rehabilitation at Mills Pond
273 Moriches Road, St. James, NY 11780
(631) 862-3900
Maria Regina Residence Inc
1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY 11717
(631) 299-3000
Medford Multicare Center for Living
3115 Horseblock Road, Medford, NY 11763
(631) 730-3000
Nesconset Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation
100 Southern Boulevard, Nesconset, NY 11767
(631) 361-8800
Our Lady of Consolation Nursing and Rehabilitation Care Center
111 Beach Drive, West Islip, NY 11795
(631) 587-1600
Peconic Bay Skilled Nursing Facility
1300 Roanoke Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 548-6000
Quantum Rehabilitation and Nursing
63 Oakcrest Avenue, Middle Island, NY 11953
(631) 924-8830
San Simeon by the Sound Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation
61700 County Road 48, Greenport, NY 11944
(631) 477-2110
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care
391 North Country Road, Smithtown, NY 11787
(631) 361-2020
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
275 W Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 623-
