3 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
St James, NY
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 3 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
273 Moriches Road, St James, NY
(631) 862-8990
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
252
Certified beds
Average residents
239
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Carerite Centers
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1991-08-21
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.31
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.84
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.12
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.01
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
26%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
31%
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 | 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 | 99.7% |
91.2%
8.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.0% |
95.3%
2.3 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.1% |
3.0%
1.1 pts worse
|
3.3%
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 50.5% |
18.5%
32 pts worse
|
11.4%
39.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 4.7% |
6.1%
1.4 pts better
|
5.4%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 6.0% |
13.5%
7.5 pts better
|
19.6%
13.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 8.4% |
14.8%
6.4 pts better
|
16.7%
8.3 pts better
|
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 | 11.0% |
15.1%
4.1 pts better
|
16.3%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.4% |
15.5%
0.1 pts better
|
14.9%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.4%
1.4 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 20.2% |
20.8%
0.6 pts better
|
19.8%
0.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.8% |
6.9%
3.1 pts better
|
5.1%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.6% |
76.7%
22.9 pts better
|
81.7%
17.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 4.6% |
9.7%
5.1 pts better
|
12.0%
7.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 87.9% |
78.8%
9.1 pts better
|
79.7%
8.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.4% |
20.6%
1.8 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2025-02-25
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-01-15
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-25
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-01-15
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-02-25
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2025-02-25
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-08-16
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-08-15
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2023-08-23
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-08-08
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2021-07-12
Inspection history
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-02-25
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-25
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-25
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-08-11
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-07-10
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 2021-07-10
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 2021-07-10
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-07-10
Penalties and ownership
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
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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