Port Washington, NY

Sands Point Center For Health And Rehabilitation

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 2 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1440 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY

(516) 719-9400

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

180

Certified beds

Average residents

142

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

National Health Care Associates

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1971-07-01

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

1.04

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.49

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.76

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.30

All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.54

RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.53

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.63

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.01

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.70

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

2.21

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

2.04

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

33%

Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

26%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

7,073

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

30.84

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9862

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

3.30

Baseline 22.55% · Performance 20.45% · Measure score 3.30 · Achievement 2.11 · Improvement 3.30

Healthcare-associated infections

0

Baseline 6.77% · Performance 8.38% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

9.04

Baseline 26.83% · Performance 26.72% · Measure score 9.04 · Achievement 9.04 · Improvement 0.03

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0

Baseline 2.87 hours · Performance 2.32 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.08%
10.72%
0.4 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 351 · Observed rate 10.26% · Lower 95% interval 8.67%
Discharge to community 47.34%
50.57%
3.2 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 416 · Observed rate 38.94% · Lower 95% interval 42.55%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.48
1.02
0.5 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 99.65%
95.27%
4.4 pts better
Numerator 283 · Denominator 284
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 284
Discharge self-care score 80%
53.69%
26.3 pts better
Numerator 140 · Denominator 175
Discharge mobility score 70.86%
50.94%
19.9 pts better
Numerator 124 · Denominator 175
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0.35%
2.29%
1.9 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 284 · Adjusted rate 0.22%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 8.38%
7.12%
1.3 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 297 · Observed rate 9.76% · Lower 95% interval 5.69%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 2.48%
8.2%
5.7 pts worse
Numerator 3 · Denominator 121
Staff flu vaccination coverage 99.17%
42%
57.2 pts better
Numerator 120 · Denominator 121
Discharge function score 76.57%
56.45%
20.1 pts better
Numerator 134 · Denominator 175
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 182 · Denominator 182
Transfer of health information to patient 100%
96.28%
3.7 pts better
Numerator 30 · Denominator 30
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 41.04%
25.2%
15.8 pts better
Numerator 55 · Denominator 134

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.0
1.7
1.3 pts worse
1.9
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.0 · Observed 2.4 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 0.5 · Expected 1.3 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
91.2%
8.8 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
95.3%
4.7 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
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 · Q1 1.9% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 1.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 91.7%
18.5%
73.2 pts worse
11.4%
80.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 94.8% · Q2 92.8% · Q3 90.4% · Q4 89.0% · 4Q avg 91.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.1%
6.1%
4 pts worse
5.4%
4.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.8% · Q2 13.0% · Q3 7.6% · Q4 8.4% · 4Q avg 10.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 21.2%
13.5%
7.7 pts worse
19.6%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.5% · Q2 21.0% · Q3 22.9% · Q4 22.5% · 4Q avg 21.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 8.8%
14.8%
6 pts better
16.7%
7.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.6% · Q2 7.9% · Q3 11.5% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 8.8% · 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 25.5%
15.1%
10.4 pts worse
16.3%
9.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 26.5% · Q2 36.2% · Q3 19.5% · Q4 19.5% · 4Q avg 25.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.4%
15.5%
4.9 pts worse
14.9%
5.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.9% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 24.5% · Q4 13.5% · 4Q avg 20.4% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 2.0%
20.8%
18.8 pts better
19.8%
17.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 1.1% · Q3 2.8% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 2.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 4.8%
6.9%
2.1 pts better
5.1%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.4% · Q2 3.8% · Q3 4.9% · Q4 5.0% · 4Q avg 4.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
76.7%
23.3 pts better
81.7%
18.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.7%
9.7%
3 pts better
12.0%
5.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 6.7% · Observed 6.5% · Expected 10.9% · 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 0.0% · Q2 1.0% · 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 100.0%
78.8%
21.2 pts better
79.7%
20.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 27.0%
20.6%
6.4 pts worse
23.9%
3.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 27.0% · Observed 28.6% · Expected 25.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-05-30 · Fire 2024-05-30

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-08-31 · Fire 2022-08-31

2 health deficiencies

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

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-11-22 · Fire 2019-11-22

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

K904 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a properly installed medical gas master alarm panel.

Corrected 2024-07-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2024-08-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

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 2022-10-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K916 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-22

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2020-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-22

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2020-01-15

C · Minimal harm 2019-11-22

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2020-01-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

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 2024-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

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 2024-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

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 2024-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

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 2024-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-07-26

C · Minimal harm 2024-05-30

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 2024-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-22

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-07-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-22

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 2023-07-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-08-31

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-22

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2020-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-22

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2020-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-22

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 2020-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-22

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2020-01-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-11-22

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 2020-01-15

C · Minimal harm 2019-11-22

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 2020-01-15

B · Minimal harm 2019-11-22

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2020-01-15

B · Minimal harm 2019-11-22

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 2020-01-15

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Ostreicher, Marvin

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

46% 35 facilities 1988-04-01
Zitter, Agnes

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

46% 9 facilities 1988-04-01
Estate Of Mayer Laufer

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

9% 1 facilities 2021-08-20
Batash, Zvi

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 2 facilities 2023-05-01
Ostreicher, Marvin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 35 facilities 1988-04-01
Ostreicher, Marvin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 35 facilities 1988-04-01
Ostreicher, Marvin

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 35 facilities 1988-04-01
Sabo, Itzchak

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2024-10-07
Zitter, Agnes

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 9 facilities 1988-04-01
Zitter, Agnes

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 9 facilities 1988-04-01

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