Island Nursing and Rehab Center
5537 Expressway Drive North, Holtsville, NY 11742 · Suffolk County · (631) 758-3336
120 certified beds, about 111 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 2001
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335835 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on August 6, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 14 health citations since September 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.40 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.72 of those hours.
45.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 14 health citations on file.
July 15, 2026Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility did not ensure that each resident had a person-centered Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) developed and implemented that included measurable objectives and time frames to meet a resident's medical, nursing, mental and psychosocial needs. This was identified for one (Resident #1) of three residents reviewed for Quality of Care/Treatment. Specifically, Resident #1 did not have Comprehensive Care Plans developed to address the resident's cardiac, diabetes mellitus, and edema diagnoses. Additionally, Resident #1 did not receive Prasugrel HCl (a drug that acts as a platelet inhibitor and is used to prevent the formation of blood clots) for 5 doses , did not receive a Semaglutide (a medication used to treat Type 2 diabetes and obesity) as prescribed, and did not have ace wrap bandages applied as ordered by the Physician.
August 6, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 07/31/2025 and completed on 08/06/2025, the facility did not ensure the resident's right to self-administer medications. This was identified for one (Resident #8) of six (6) residents reviewed for Accidents. Specifically, Resident #8 was observed with a souffle medication cup containing four pills on their bedside table. There was no documented evidence Resident #8 was assessed to self-administer medications, and the resident did not have a physician's order to self-administer their medications. The finding is: The facility policy titled Medication, Self-Administration, dated 2/2017, documented that each resident shall have the right to self-administer medications if the interdisciplinary team has determined that this practice is clinically appropriate. [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview during the recertification survey initiated on 07/31/2025 and completed on 08/06/2025, the facility did not ensure person-centered comprehensive care plans that included measurable objectives and timeframes to meet the resident's medical, nursing, mental, and psychosocial needs were developed and implemented. This was identified for one (Resident #8) of two residents reviewed for Behavioral and Emotional Status. Specifically, Resident #8 had a Physician's order for a two-person approach in care and a Comprehensive Care Plan for Accusatory Behaviors with interventions that included a two-person approach. During an observation on 07/31/2025 at 11:05 AM, Certified Nursing Assistant #1 provided care to Resident #8 without a second caregiver in the resident's room. [...]
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 07/31/2025 and completed on 08/06/2025, the facility did not ensure that drug records were in order and accounted for all controlled drugs. This was identified for one (Unit 3) of two units reviewed for medication storage and medication administration tasks. Specifically, during the medication storage task/medication administration task on Unit 3 on 08/01/2025 at 5:46 AM, the Controlled Substance Administration Record was not reconciled to reflect Resident #60's refusal of Tramadol hydrochloric acid medications on 07/31/2025 at 9:00 PM. The finding is: [...]
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 7/31/2025 and completed on 8/6/2025, the facility did not ensure all drugs and biologicals were stored in locked compartments and only authorized personnel were permitted to have access. This was identified for one (Unit 3 ) of two (2) Units reviewed during the medication storage task and for one (Resident #8) of six (6) residents reviewed for accidents. Specifically, 1) during the medication administration observation on 08/01/2025 at 5:46 AM, an unattended medication cart on Unit 3 was observed to be unlocked in the hallway with an unlocked narcotic box. Additionally, there were two cups containing Resident #60's controlled medications on the medication cart. [...]
June 11, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 6 citations
- E Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification and abbreviated Survey (Complaint #NY 00327627) initiated on 6/05/2024 and completed on 6/11/2024, the facility did not ensure sufficient nursing staff were available to provide nursing services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being of each resident. This was identified for two (Unit 2 and Unit 3) of three units reviewed during the Sufficient Nursing Staffing Task. Specifically, 1) a review of the Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ) Staffing Data Report Quarter 1 2024 from October 1, 2023, through December 31, 2023, indicated excessively low weekend staffing; [...]
- D Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/5/2024 and completed on 6/11/2024, the facility did not ensure an assessment was completed for each resident to accurately reflect a resident's status. This was identified for one (Resident #54) of one resident reviewed for Hospice and End of Life. Specifically, the Quarterly Minimum Data Set assessment dated [DATE] did not reflect Resident #54 received Hospice care. The finding is: The facility's policy and procedure titled MDS 3.0 Completion dated August 2020 documented residents are assessed, using a comprehensive assessment process, in order to identify care needs and to develop an interdisciplinary care plan. The facility initially and periodically conducts a comprehensive, accurate, and standardized assessment of each resident's functional capacity. [...]
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/5/2024 and completed on 6/11/2024, the facility did not ensure a comprehensive person-centered care plan was generated for each resident that included measurable objectives and timeframes to meet each resident's medical, nursing, and mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment. This was identified for 1) one (Resident #81) of two residents reviewed for skin conditions; 2) one (Resident #73) of two residents reviewed for positioning; and 3) one (Resident #90) of one resident reviewed for language and communication. Specifically, 1) Resident #81 had a history of a chronic skin condition and was currently experiencing symptoms that included pruritis (itching), crusting, and weeping lesions. [...]
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/5/2024 and completed on 6/11/2024 the facility did not ensure person-centered comprehensive care plans were reviewed and revised to address each resident's needs. This was identified for 1) one (Resident #80) of one resident reviewed for hydration and 2) one (Resident #37) of one resident reviewed for Dental Services. Specifically, 1) there was no documented evidence that the comprehensive care plans for Resident #80 were reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after each comprehensive and quarterly review assessment. 2) For Resident #37, the dental care plan was not reviewed and revised to reflect the resident's dental pain concerns and the need for dental X-rays as recommended by the resident's Dentist. The finding is: [...]
- D Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/5/2024 and completed on 6/11/2024, the facility did not ensure that each resident's medical care was supervised by a Physician throughout the resident's stay. This was identified for 1) one (Resident #45) of one resident reviewed for anticoagulant medication use and 2) one (Resident #73) of one resident reviewed for positioning/mobility. Specifically, 1) Resident #45's permanent cardiac pacemaker (a device placed in the chest that sends small electrical impulses to the heart muscles for maintaining a suitable heart rate) was supposed to be checked every three months as per the physician's order. The resident's Primary Care Physician did not ensure the pacemaker was monitored as per the physician's order. 2) Resident #73 was observed on multiple occasions wearing a Miami J Collar. [...]
- D Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey and Extended Survey (NY 00312849) initiated on 6/5/2024 and completed on 6/11/2024, the facility did not ensure that each resident received routine dental care. This was identified for one (Resident #37) of two residents reviewed for Pain Management. Specifically, on 3/17/2023, Dentist #1 recommended dental X-rays of the upper left and lower left teeth for Resident #37 due to a complaint of mouth pain. There was no documented evidence that the dental X-rays were ever done. The finding is: The facility's policy titled Dental and Oral Health, dated 1/2021, documented it is the policy of the facility to make routine and 24-hour emergency dental care available to its residents and to ensure the availability of these services. [...]
September 13, 2022Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 9/6/2022 and completed on 9/13/2022, the facility failed to establish and maintain infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development of communicable diseases. This was identified for six (Resident #77, #57, #50, #9, #43, #32) of seven residents reviewed for respiratory care. Specifically, for six (Resident #77, #57, #50, #9, #43, #32) of six residents receiving nebulizer treatment the facility did not follow their policy and procedures to change or clean the tubing, the mouthpiece, and the mask utilized to provide treatment via the nebulizer to prevent and minimize the risk of infection.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 9/6/2022 and completed on 9/13/2022, the facility did not ensure that a resident who needs respiratory care is provided such care consistent with professional standards of practice. This was identified for one (Resident #64) of seven residents reviewed for respiratory care. Specifically, Resident #64 had a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and was not receiving oxygen therapy as per the Physician's order. The finding is: The policy and procedure for oxygen administration dated November 2019 documented to verify there is a Physician's order for the procedure [oxygen administration], assemble equipment needed for the procedure [oxygen administration], and connect the resident tubing to the oxygen source. [...]
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 9/6/2022 and completed on 9/13/2022, the facility did not ensure that nurse aides are able to demonstrate competency in skills and techniques necessary to care for residents' needs safely, and in a manner that promotes each resident's rights, physical, mental and psychosocial well- being. This was identified for one (Resident #64) of seven residents reviewed for Respiratory care. Specifically, Resident #64 had a diagnosis of Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) and had a Physician's order to administer oxygen continuously at 3 Liters/minute. The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) did not report the resident's refusal to utilize the physician prescribed oxygen to the charge nurse. The finding is: [...]
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 3 on September 13, 2022.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- D Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- C Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
- C Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.40 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.72 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.02 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.12 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.57 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 45.9% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 28.6% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.20 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.55 on weekdays and 3.02 on weekends, 15% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.54 in April to June 2025 to 3.40 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.40 | 0.72 | 3.55 | 3.02 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 111 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.44 | 0.78 | 3.61 | 3.03 | 0.4% | 0 of 92 | 110 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.78 | 0.78 | 4.01 | 3.17 | 3.2% | 0 of 92 | 105 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.54 | 0.76 | 3.72 | 3.07 | 3.8% | 0 of 91 | 106 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New York, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.55 | 0.68 | 3.72 | 3.13 | 9.8% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.3 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.9 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.2 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 25.3 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.6 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ISLAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gurwin Healthcare System, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/14/2021 |
| Almer, Stuart | Corporate director | Individual | 02/15/2021 | |
| Angowitz, Gerald | Corporate director | Individual | 02/15/2021 | |
| Brodsky, Bert | Corporate director | Individual | 02/15/2021 | |
| Finkel, Noah | Corporate director | Individual | 02/15/2021 | |
| Launer, Lee | Corporate director | Individual | 02/15/2021 | |
| Wolf, Cary | Corporate director | Individual | 02/15/2021 | |
| Viteritti, Louis | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/15/2021 | |
| Butchma, Olaf | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/01/2022 | |
| Marchand, Audrey | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/15/2021 | |
| Butchma, Olaf | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/13/2025 | |
| Marchand, Audrey | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/13/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on July 15, 2026: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How many nurses and aides work each shift, nights and weekends included?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 11, 2024: "Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on August 6, 2025: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 11, 2024: "Provide or obtain dental services for each resident."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.02 hours per resident per day, below the New York average of 3.18.
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New York contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: New York State Department of Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: NYS Health Profiles: Nursing Homes, where New York publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Island Nursing and Rehab Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Island Nursing and Rehab Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Island Nursing and Rehab Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on August 6, 2025. The New York average is 8.1.
- Has Island Nursing and Rehab Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Island Nursing and Rehab Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Island Nursing and Rehab Center?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers. Legal business name: ISLAND REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER INC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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