Freeport, NY

Meadowbrook Care Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

320 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY

(516) 377-8200

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 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

280

Certified beds

Average residents

267

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1996-07-02

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.74

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.59

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.33

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.12

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

24%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

21%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.4	1.7 0.3 pts better	1.9 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
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
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.9%	91.2% 8.7 pts better	93.4% 6.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	96.1%	95.3% 0.8 pts better	95.5% 0.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	1.8%	3.0% 1.2 pts better	3.3% 1.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	60.2%	18.5% 41.7 pts worse	11.4% 48.8 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	7.5%	13.5% 6 pts better	19.6% 12.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	11.1%	14.8% 3.7 pts better	16.7% 5.6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained	1.1%	0.2% 0.9 pts worse	0.1% 1 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	20.8%	15.1% 5.7 pts worse	16.3% 4.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	18.6%	15.5% 3.1 pts worse	14.9% 3.7 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.3%	0.6% 0.3 pts better	1.0% 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	2.2%	1.4% 0.8 pts worse	1.7% 0.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	21.1%	20.8% 0.3 pts worse	19.8% 1.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	6.4%	6.9% 0.5 pts better	5.1% 1.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.1%	76.7% 20.4 pts better	81.7% 15.4 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	4.7%	9.7% 5 pts better	12.0% 7.3 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.0%	1.2% 0.2 pts better	1.6% 0.6 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.5%	78.8% 14.7 pts better	79.7% 13.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	17.2%	20.6% 3.4 pts better	23.9% 6.7 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-07-29 · Fire 2024-07-29

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-11-14 · Fire 2022-11-14

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-01-06 · Fire 2020-01-06

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-29

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-09-23

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-14

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-12-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-14

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2022-12-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-14

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-01-04

C · Minimal harm 2022-11-14

E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2023-01-12

C · Minimal harm 2022-11-14

E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

Corrected 2023-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-06

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2020-01-20

B · Minimal harm 2020-01-06

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2020-01-20

B · Minimal harm 2020-01-06

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2020-01-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-29

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 2024-09-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-29

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 2024-09-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-07-29

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 2024-09-23

B · Minimal harm 2024-07-29

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 2024-09-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-14

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 2023-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-14

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 2023-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-14

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-11-14

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 2023-01-12

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-06

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2020-02-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-06

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 2020-02-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-06

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 2020-02-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-06

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 2020-02-22

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2020-02-22

Penalties and ownership