East Meadow, NY

Fulton Commons Care Center Inc

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

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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

Facility snapshot

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

Hours and turnover

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

Resident outcomes and process scores

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

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-12-23 · Fire 2024-12-23

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-04-28 · Fire 2023-04-28

10 health deficiencies

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

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-10-20 · Fire 2020-10-20

2 health 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 citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-23

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-02-18

C · Minimal harm 2024-12-23

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2025-02-18

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-08-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-06-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-06-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-06-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-06-12

C · Minimal harm 2023-04-28

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2023-06-07

C · Minimal harm 2023-04-28

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-06-15

C · Minimal harm 2023-04-28

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-06-22

C · Minimal harm 2020-10-20

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2020-10-28

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-23

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-23

F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2025-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-23

F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.

Corrected 2025-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-23

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2025-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-23

F710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected 2025-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-23

F740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

Corrected 2025-02-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-12-23

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-11-28

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 2024-01-12

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

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 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

Corrected 2023-06-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-04-28

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 2023-06-14

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$8,278 2025-04-02

Fine

Fine · fine $8,278

Fine

Ownership

Kalter, Moshe

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 5 facilities 1999-12-10
Fogel, Aaron

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

30% 5 facilities 1999-12-10
Fogel, Esther

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 2 facilities 1999-12-10
Kalter, Frady

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 2 facilities 1999-12-10
Kalter, Moshe

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2015-04-30

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