7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
East Meadow, NY
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $8,278 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
60 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY
(516) 222-9300
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
280
Certified beds
Average residents
273
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
The Grand Healthcare
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2001-11-14
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.48
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.76
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.51
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.59
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
29%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
24%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.1 |
1.7
0.4 pts worse
|
1.9
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
1.3
0.6 pts better
|
1.8
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 72.8% |
91.2%
18.4 pts worse
|
93.4%
20.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.3% |
95.3%
2 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.7% |
3.0%
1.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 83.1% |
18.5%
64.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
71.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.0% |
6.1%
1.1 pts better
|
5.4%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.2% |
13.5%
2.3 pts better
|
19.6%
8.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 28.0% |
14.8%
13.2 pts worse
|
16.7%
11.3 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 | 11.2% |
15.1%
3.9 pts better
|
16.3%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.4% |
15.5%
0.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
1.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.9% |
0.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.1% |
1.4%
1.3 pts better
|
1.7%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 11.6% |
20.8%
9.2 pts better
|
19.8%
8.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.9% |
6.9%
1 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 48.7% |
76.7%
28 pts worse
|
81.7%
33 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.2% |
9.7%
4.5 pts better
|
12.0%
6.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 4.2% |
1.2%
3 pts worse
|
1.6%
2.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 63.4% |
78.8%
15.4 pts worse
|
79.7%
16.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.1% |
20.6%
1.5 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-02-18
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-02-18
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2023-08-21
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-06-30
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-06-12
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-06-22
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-06-12
Fire Safety
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2023-06-07
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-06-15
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-06-22
Fire Safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2020-10-28
Inspection history
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-02-18
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-02-18
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2025-02-18
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-02-18
Health
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2025-02-18
Health
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected 2025-02-18
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-02-18
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-01-12
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2023-06-14
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-06-14
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2023-06-14
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-06-14
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-06-14
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2023-06-14
Health
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected 2023-06-14
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2023-06-14
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-06-14
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-14
Penalties and ownership
Fine · fine $8,278
Fine
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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