Assisted living / New York / Commack
Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner Residence
50 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725 · Suffolk County · (631) 715-8500
Enriched housing program · licensed for 200 residents · Licensed since 2001 · Operator: Gurwin Jewish - Fay J. Lindner Residences, Inc.
New York State Department of Health data as of October 8, 2026 · Certificate 700-S-289 · See the state record
The record in brief
Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner Residence is an enriched housing program, one of the two kinds of adult care facility New York licenses, with 200 beds on its operating certificate, including 200 ALR, 59 EALR, 5 Respite.
Between April 1, 2022 and March 31, 2026 the Department of Health cited 7 violations from 7 inspections; the latest report was issued on March 25, 2026.
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator in that period.
On the state's assisted living quality page it has 0 food and dining violations at its latest recertification survey and an average of 55 direct care staff (2025, reported by the residence).
State inspections
The Department of Health's own summary: "A total of 7 violations resulted from 7 inspections of this facility from April 1, 2022 through March 31, 2026, including 3 inspections resulting in no violations."
March 25, 2026Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
September 9, 2025Other Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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September 5, 2025Other Survey · 1 violation ·
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July 9, 2025Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
February 11, 2025Complaint Survey · 1 violation · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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January 8, 2025Relicensure, Complaint Survey · 0 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Not Required
December 22, 2022Relicensure Survey · 4 violations · Plan/Notice of Correction Approved
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Enforcement actions
The state lists no enforcement actions against the operator from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026.
Violations under dispute through the state's Inspection Review Process are not shown by the state. Regulation sections are Title 18 of New York's codes (NYCRR). Source: NYS Health Profiles.
New York's assisted living quality measures
Source: New York State Department of Health, Assisted Living Residence Quality, read October 8, 2026. The page's third measure, confirmed complaint allegations, was not listed in its table when we read it.
Memory care
| Certification on the operating certificate | Beds | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Assisted Living Residence (ALR) | 200 | April 2015 |
| Enhanced Assisted Living Residence (EALR) | 59 | March 2017 |
| Respite beds | 5 | March 2023 |
Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner Residence has no special needs (SNALR) or dementia beds on its certificate, so New York has not certified it for memory care. What memory care certification means.
A special needs assisted living residence (SNALR) serves people with special needs, including people with dementia or cognitive impairments, under an individualized service plan.health.ny.gov
An enhanced assisted living residence (EALR) lets residents age in place: it may admit or keep residents who need another person's physical help to walk or use stairs, depend on medical equipment and need frequent help from medical staff, or have chronic unmanaged incontinence.health.ny.gov
Costs
New York requires each assisted living residence to file a Consumer Summary with its starting rent for each licence and certification, and the Department of Health posts it. Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner Residence's summary says:
Starting rent, as filed (text read from the PDF form)ALR/EH $5,445 per month private ALR/EH/EALR $5,445 per month private
Lowest monthly rent in the filing: $5,445. Care level charges and other fees are extra; the residency agreement lists them.
Source: Consumer Summary (PDF), residency agreement (PDF), on the Department of Health's Assisted Living Residence Quality page, read October 8, 2026.
Assisted living residents in New York have the right to written notice of any fee increase at least 45 days before it takes effect, unless they agree in writing to a specific increase for added care, services or supplies.health.ny.gov
Under Public Health Law section 4656(7), signed February 14, 2025, an assisted living residence must post its monthly service rate and starting rent range in the facility and online.health.ny.gov
Website listed by the Department of Health: www.Gurwin.org
Who runs it
Operator in the state file: Gurwin Jewish - Fay J. Lindner Residences, Inc. (a not-for-profit corporation).
Other assisted living nearby
- Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner ResidenceCommack, under 1 mi · 65 residents · 4 violations
- The Bristal at East NorthportEast Northport, 1.0 mi · 166 residents · 2 violations
- Artis Senior Living of CommackCommack, 2.2 mi · 64 residents · 7 violations
- Missionary Sisters of St. BenedictHuntington, 2.3 mi · 60 residents · 0 violations
- Sunrise of Dix HillsDix Hills, 2.6 mi · 114 residents · 6 violations
- Birchwood SuitesEast Northport, 2.7 mi · 95 residents · 29 violations
Nursing homes nearby
For care beyond what assisted living provides. Each has a federal inspection record on this site.
- Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterCommack, under 1 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Ross Center for Nursing and RehabilitationBrentwood, 4.4 mi · 3 of 5 CMS stars
- Maria Regina Rehabilitation and NursingBrentwood, 4.8 mi · 5 of 5 CMS stars
- Apex Rehabilitation & Care CenterHuntington Station, 5.0 mi · 3 of 5 CMS stars
- Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation CenterHuntington, 5.0 mi · 4 of 5 CMS stars
If you have a concern
NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints. New York's Department of Health investigates complaints about licensed homes, and the long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents.
New York's ombudsman program advocates for older adults and people with disabilities who live in nursing homes, assisted living and other licensed adult care homes.aging.ny.gov
To reach a New York long-term care ombudsman, call 1-855-582-6769.aging.ny.gov
Common questions
- Is Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner Residence licensed?
- New York's Department of Health lists it as licensed, certificate 700-S-289, enriched housing program, since June 6, 2001 (state data as of October 8, 2026).
- How many residents can Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner Residence care for?
- Its licence is for 200 residents.
- Has Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner Residence had violations?
- 7 violations from 7 inspections from April 1, 2022 to March 31, 2026, per the New York State Department of Health.
- How much does Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner Residence cost?
- Its Consumer Summary, posted by the New York State Department of Health, lists starting rent from $5,445 a month: ALR/EH $5,445 per month private ALR/EH/EALR $5,445 per month private Care level charges are extra.
- Does Gurwin Jewish Fay J. Lindner Residence offer memory care?
- Its operating certificate carries no special needs (SNALR) or dementia bed certification in the state file.
Sources
- Licence and capacity: New York State Department of Health, Adult Care Facilities: general information and bed certifications (health.data.ny.gov), downloaded October 8, 2026.
- Bed certifications: Adult Care Facility bed certifications, health.data.ny.gov. Inspections and enforcement: NYS Health Profiles, read October 9, 2026.
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