Cycle 1
Health 2024-11-15 · Fire 2024-11-15
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (3 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Melville, NY
Huntington Hills Ctr For Health And Rehabilitation
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 8 recent health deficiencies
400 South Service Road, Melville, NY
(631) 439-3000
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 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
320
Certified beds
Average residents
297
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
National Health Care Associates
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1999-11-05
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
43 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.61
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.80
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.20
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.61
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.41
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.16
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.33
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.08
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.52
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.08
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.60
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
25%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
19%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
2,577
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
48.97
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0028
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
4.64
Baseline 19.71% · Performance 19.28% · Measure score 4.64 · Achievement 4.64 · Improvement 1.11
Healthcare-associated infections
4.95
Baseline 5.59% · Performance 6.35% · Measure score 4.95 · Achievement 4.95 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
10
Baseline 19.48% · Performance 18.42% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 2.84 hours · Performance 2.85 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.23% |
10.72%
0.5 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 1290 · Observed rate 8.37% · Lower 95% interval 8.72% |
| Discharge to community | 66.72% |
50.57%
16.1 pts better
|
Better than the National Rate · Eligible stays 1376 · Observed rate 61.48% · Lower 95% interval 64.09% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.12 |
1.02
0.1 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 89.11% |
95.27%
6.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 802 · Denominator 900 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.44% |
0.77%
0.3 pts better
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 900 |
| Discharge self-care score | 52.25% |
53.69%
1.4 pts worse
|
Numerator 151 · Denominator 289 |
| Discharge mobility score | 65.74% |
50.94%
14.8 pts better
|
Numerator 190 · Denominator 289 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 2% |
2.29%
0.3 pts better
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 898 · Adjusted rate 1.34% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.35% |
7.12%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 832 · Observed rate 5.29% · Lower 95% interval 4.93% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 1.08% |
8.2%
7.1 pts worse
|
Numerator 5 · Denominator 462 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 45.44% |
42%
3.4 pts better
|
Numerator 289 · Denominator 636 |
| Discharge function score | 58.82% |
56.45%
2.4 pts better
|
Numerator 170 · Denominator 289 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 99.21% |
95.95%
3.3 pts better
|
Numerator 750 · Denominator 756 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 94.55% |
96.28%
1.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 52 · Denominator 55 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 24.62% |
25.2%
0.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 114 · Denominator 463 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.7
0.7 pts better
|
1.9
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.0 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.3
0.7 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.6 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 92.8% |
91.2%
1.6 pts better
|
93.4%
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 91.6% · Q2 95.1% · Q3 92.3% · Q4 92.4% · 4Q avg 92.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.2% |
95.3%
2.1 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.6% |
3.0%
1.4 pts better
|
3.3%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 1.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 27.0% |
18.5%
8.5 pts worse
|
11.4%
15.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.3% · Q2 21.6% · Q3 29.6% · Q4 32.5% · 4Q avg 27.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.4% |
6.1%
3.7 pts better
|
5.4%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 3.5% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 1.9% · 4Q avg 2.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 20.6% |
13.5%
7.1 pts worse
|
19.6%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.2% · Q2 21.0% · Q3 19.7% · Q4 17.6% · 4Q avg 20.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 6.8% |
14.8%
8 pts better
|
16.7%
9.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 6.3% · Q3 7.0% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 6.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 16.5% |
15.1%
1.4 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.8% · Q2 17.8% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 20.2% · 4Q avg 16.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.8% |
15.5%
3.7 pts better
|
14.9%
3.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.2% · Q2 9.3% · Q3 10.3% · Q4 12.3% · 4Q avg 11.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.6%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 3.7% |
1.4%
2.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.3% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 3.1% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 23.9% |
20.8%
3.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 32.8% · Q3 20.9% · Q4 16.9% · 4Q avg 23.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.1% |
6.9%
2.8 pts better
|
5.1%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.4% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 4.5% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 4.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.5% |
76.7%
19.8 pts better
|
81.7%
14.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.6% · Q2 96.2% · Q3 97.6% · Q4 97.6% · 4Q avg 96.5% |
| 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 · Adjusted 6.6% · Observed 5.9% · Expected 9.8% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.2% |
1.2%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
1.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.5% · Q2 0.5% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.4% |
78.8%
8.6 pts better
|
79.7%
7.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 87.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.3% |
20.6%
2.3 pts better
|
23.9%
5.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 18.3% · Observed 16.0% · Expected 20.9% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-06-09 · Fire 2023-06-09
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2021-10-28 · Fire 2021-10-28
3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-15
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 2025-01-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-15
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-01-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-15
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2025-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-15
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 2025-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-15
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-15
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2025-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-15
F840 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected 2025-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-15
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-09
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 2023-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-09
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2023-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-09
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-09
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 2023-07-31
C · Minimal harm
2023-06-09
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected 2023-07-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-28
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 2021-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-28
F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2021-11-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-28
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2021-11-19
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Ostreicher, Susan
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Laufer, Doris
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Lipschitz, David
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Zitter, Agnes
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Pollack, Nathan
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Estate Of Tali Skoczylas
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Neuman, Gerald
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Letter, Michael
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Nichols, Nancy
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Ostreicher, Susan
Corporate Director · Individual
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