Huntington Station, NY

Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 12 recent health deficiencies

78 Birchwood Dr, Huntington Station, NY

(631) 423-3200

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

195

Certified beds

Average residents

188

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.95

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.34

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.24

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.16

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

55%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

33%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.5	1.7 0.2 pts better	1.9 0.4 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.0	1.3 0.3 pts better	1.8 0.8 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.8%	91.2% 4.6 pts better	93.4% 2.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	45.8%	95.3% 49.5 pts worse	95.5% 49.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.0%	3.0% 2 pts better	3.3% 2.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	77.1%	18.5% 58.6 pts worse	11.4% 65.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.9%	6.1% 2.2 pts better	5.4% 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	33.4%	13.5% 19.9 pts worse	19.6% 13.8 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	25.0%	14.8% 10.2 pts worse	16.7% 8.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2% 0.2 pts better	0.1% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	7.3%	15.1% 7.8 pts better	16.3% 9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	5.5%	15.5% 10 pts better	14.9% 9.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.7%	0.6% 0.1 pts worse	1.0% 0.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	0.2%	1.4% 1.2 pts better	1.7% 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	7.9%	20.8% 12.9 pts better	19.8% 11.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	7.3%	6.9% 0.4 pts worse	5.1% 2.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	94.7%	76.7% 18 pts better	81.7% 13 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	6.6%	9.7% 3.1 pts better	12.0% 5.4 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	2.6%	1.2% 1.4 pts worse	1.6% 1 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	90.1%	78.8% 11.3 pts better	79.7% 10.4 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	18.8%	20.6% 1.8 pts better	23.9% 5.1 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-04-16 · Fire 2025-04-16

12 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 2 Health 2024-02-14 · Fire 2024-02-14

13 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2022-02-14 · Fire 2022-02-14

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-14

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2024-03-30

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-05-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F835 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2025-05-23

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F839 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F790 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-16

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-05-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-27

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2024-03-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-14

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Corrected 2024-03-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-14

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-03-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-02-14

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2024-03-30