Cycle 1
Health 2025-01-23 · Fire 2025-01-23
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Uniondale, NY
Townhouse Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
755 Hempstead Turnpike, Uniondale, NY
(516) 565-1900
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
280
Certified beds
Average residents
261
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Philosophy Care Centers
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1996-10-03
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
5 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 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
0.53
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.70
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.18
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.40
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.22
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.13
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.35
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.06
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.41
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.64
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.76
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
41%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
35%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
7,589
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
29.35
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9854
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
4.04
Baseline 21.49% · Performance 19.56% · Measure score 4.04 · Achievement 4.04 · Improvement 3.82
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 7.21% · Performance 11.16% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
7.09
Baseline 27.89% · Performance 34.69% · Measure score 7.09 · Achievement 7.09 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0.61
Baseline 2.65 hours · Performance 3 hours · Measure score 0.61 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.61
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.16% |
10.72%
0.4 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 321 · Observed rate 12.15% · Lower 95% interval 9.09% |
| Discharge to community | 46.02% |
50.57%
4.5 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 401 · Observed rate 34.41% · Lower 95% interval 40.09% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.45 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 440 · Denominator 440 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 440 |
| Discharge self-care score | 48.35% |
53.69%
5.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 117 · Denominator 242 |
| Discharge mobility score | 57.85% |
50.94%
6.9 pts better
|
Numerator 140 · Denominator 242 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 3.86% |
2.29%
1.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 440 · Adjusted rate 2.75% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 11.16% |
7.12%
4 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 308 · Observed rate 15.58% · Lower 95% interval 8.3% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 4.57% |
8.2%
3.6 pts worse
|
Numerator 18 · Denominator 394 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 68.17% |
42%
26.2 pts better
|
Numerator 302 · Denominator 443 |
| Discharge function score | 50% |
56.45%
6.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 121 · Denominator 242 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 100% |
95.95%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 203 · Denominator 203 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 98.33% |
96.28%
2 pts better
|
Numerator 118 · Denominator 120 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 12.33% |
25.2%
12.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 227 |
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 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 3.6 · Expected 3.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.1 |
1.3
0.2 pts better
|
1.8
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.1 · Observed 1.4 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 94.6% |
91.2%
3.4 pts better
|
93.4%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.2% · Q2 96.4% · Q3 92.6% · Q4 90.8% · 4Q avg 94.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 94.8% |
95.3%
0.5 pts worse
|
95.5%
0.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 94.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.6% |
3.0%
2.4 pts better
|
3.3%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.4% · Q2 0.4% · Q3 0.4% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 32.3% |
18.5%
13.8 pts worse
|
11.4%
20.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 30.4% · Q2 32.0% · Q3 33.5% · Q4 33.2% · 4Q avg 32.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.7% |
6.1%
0.6 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.2% · Q2 6.9% · Q3 8.0% · Q4 4.6% · 4Q avg 6.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.3% |
13.5%
2.2 pts better
|
19.6%
8.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.5% · Q2 11.2% · Q3 11.7% · Q4 11.9% · 4Q avg 11.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 18.9% |
14.8%
4.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
2.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 20.2% · Q2 20.6% · Q3 17.1% · Q4 17.7% · 4Q avg 18.9% · 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 | 11.5% |
15.1%
3.6 pts better
|
16.3%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.6% · Q2 9.7% · Q3 14.9% · Q4 9.5% · 4Q avg 11.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.6% |
15.5%
3.9 pts better
|
14.9%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.7% · Q2 12.3% · Q3 12.6% · Q4 8.7% · 4Q avg 11.6% · 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 | 0.6% |
1.4%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 0.9% · Q3 0.4% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 15.7% |
20.8%
5.1 pts better
|
19.8%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.6% · Q2 18.1% · Q3 16.1% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 15.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 14.6% |
6.9%
7.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
9.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.7% · Q2 15.6% · Q3 13.2% · Q4 14.9% · 4Q avg 14.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 51.4% |
76.7%
25.3 pts worse
|
81.7%
30.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 60.4% · Q2 57.5% · Q3 53.0% · Q4 34.8% · 4Q avg 51.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 8.8% |
9.7%
0.9 pts better
|
12.0%
3.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 8.8% · Observed 9.0% · Expected 11.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.1% |
1.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 3.0% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 64.5% |
78.8%
14.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
15.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 64.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 22.6% |
20.6%
2 pts worse
|
23.9%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 22.6% · Observed 28.5% · Expected 30.1% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-05-09 · Fire 2023-05-09
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2020-10-28 · Fire 2020-10-28
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
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 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-06-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-06-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2023-07-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Corrected 2023-06-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-06-12
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
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 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
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 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
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 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F770 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected 2025-02-28
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-23
F847 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Corrected 2025-02-28
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
F693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2023-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2023-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-09
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-06-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-10-28
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 2020-11-27
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Philipson, Bent
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Bacchi, Anthony
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Farkowitz, Esther
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Fischl, Mayer
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Hoffman, Pinchus
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Philipson, Bent
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Schaffer, Daniel
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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