1 Long Beach Road, Island Park, NY 11558 · Nassau County · (516) 432-0300
185 certified beds, about 179 residents a day · For profit - Partnership · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335162 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 5, 2025, inspectors cited 10 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 21 health citations since August 2021 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 3.29 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.50 of those hours.
28.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
CMS links it to The Grand Healthcare, an affiliated group of 16 nursing homes.
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.
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 21 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews conducted during an abbreviated survey (2604348) the facility did not ensure that investigation and investigation results of all alleged violations involving abuse were reported within a timely manner to the New York State Department of Health. This was evident in 01(one) out of 05 (five) residents sampled (Residents #1). Specifically, the facility received a report on 08/05/2025 that Resident #1 alleged Licensed Practical Nurse #1 twisted their arm while redirecting Resident #1 to leave the room of another Resident. The facility did not report the allegations to the State Agency.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/1/2025 and completed on 6/5/2025, the facility did not ensure each resident was treated with respect and dignity and cared for in a manner and in an environment that promoted maintenance or enhancement of their quality of life for two (Resident #16 and #158) two residents reviewed for Dignity. Specifically, 1) Registered Nurse #1 was observed pulling Resident #16 in the Geri chair backward through the hallway to the dining room; and 2) Resident #158 was observed in their room sitting in a wheelchair and performing colostomy care in the presence of Certified Nursing Assistant #3. The privacy curtains were not drawn and the resident's exposed abdomen was visible from the hallway.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey and Abbreviated Survey (NY 00372615) initiated on 6/1/2025 and completed on 6/5/2025, the facility did not ensure each resident's right to receive written notices, including the reason for the changes, before the resident's room in the facility was changed. This was identified for one (Resident #61) of one resident reviewed for Notification of Change. Specifically, on 1/29/2025 Resident #61 was relocated to a new room on the same floor. The resident's representative was not informed and was not provided an explanation in writing of why the room change was required. The finding is: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/1/2025 and completed on 6/5/2025, the facility did not ensure that a resident with pressure ulcers received necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standards of practice, to promote healing, prevent infection and prevent new ulcers from developing. This was identified for one (Resident #65) of three residents reviewed for Pressure Ulcers. Specifically, Resident #65 was assessed to have a Stage 3 pressure ulcer (which involves full-thickness skin loss, exposing the subcutaneous tissue but not bone, tendon, or muscle) to the sacrum (the triangular bone at the lower back). The resident's last recorded weight was 78.9 pounds; however, the air mattress provided to assist with wound healing and to prevent new ulcers from developing was set at 450 pounds. The finding is: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/1/2025 and completed on 6/5/2025 the facility did not ensure the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as is possible on one (Doric Unit) of five resident units. Specifically, on 6/1/2025 the Doric Unit (dementia unit) nursing station's two entries were observed with nylon belts secured below the knee height on each side of the nursing station desk (attached from the desk to the wall) to deter the wandering residents from entering the nursing station. There were multiple residents observed wandering in the hallway. The finding is: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/1/2025 and completed on 6/5/2025, the facility did not ensure that a resident who is fed by enteral means receives the appropriate treatment, care, and services to prevent complications of enteral feeding. This was identified for one (Resident #108) of one resident reviewed for Tube Feeding. Specifically, Resident #108 with a diagnosis of Dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and had a physician's order for aspiration precautions, was observed in bed receiving enteral (tube) feeding while lying flat on their back. The finding is: The facility policy titled, Enteral Nutrition last reviewed in January 2025 documented that the nurse must confirm enteral nutrition orders are completed. The [medical] provider may consider the need for supplemental orders including head of bed elevation. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/1/2025 and completed on 6/5/2025, the facility did not ensure the nursing staffing data, including resident census, was posted daily at the beginning of each shift in a prominent place readily accessible to residents and visitors. This was identified during the Sufficient and Competent Nurse Staffing Task. Specifically, the Daily Nursing Staffing data was observed posted outside a conference room, which was not readily accessible to visitors or residents. Additionally, the Daily Nursing Staffing data sheet posted on 6/1/2025 had an inaccurate resident census for the 7:00 AM to 3:00 PM shift. The finding is: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification survey initiated on 6/1/2025 and completed on 6/5/2025, the facility did not provide each resident behavioral health care and services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being in accordance with the comprehensive assessment and plan of care. This was identified for one (Resident #100) of four residents reviewed for Choices. Specifically, Resident #100 was sent to the hospital on 3/24/2025 secondary to suicidal ideation, and returned to the facility on 3/25/2025. The resident's Comprehensive Care Plan was not updated to include individualized interventions to address and monitor the resident's behavior related to suicidal ideation. The finding is: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/1/2025 and completed on 6/5/2025, the facility did not ensure that drugs and biologicals were stored in a locked compartment. This was identified for one (Resident #134) of three residents reviewed for Accident Hazards. Specifically, Resident #134's room was observed with a bottle of Lidocaine Aspercreme Pain Relief Cream (numbing pain relief cream for minor pain) on the overbed table, and there was no nursing staff in the vicinity. , Resident #134 did not have a Physician's order for the Lidocaine Aspercreme Pain Relief and was not assessed to self-administer their medication. The finding is: The facility's policy titled Storage of Medications, last reviewed on 1/2025, documented that the facility stores all drugs and biologicals safely, securely, and orderly. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/1/2025 and completed on 6/5/2025, the facility did not ensure it established and maintained an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. This was identified for one (Resident #65) of three residents reviewed for Pressure Ulcers. Specifically, during the wound treatment observation for Resident #65's Stage 3 pressure ulcer (involves full-thickness skin loss, exposing the subcutaneous tissue but not bone, tendon, or muscle) to the sacrum (the triangular bone at the lower back), Registered Nurse #1 set up the clean wound care supplies on the resident's over bed table on a barrier without cleaning or sanitizing the table. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/1/2025 and completed on 6/5/2025, the facility did not ensure its Facility Assessment considered specific staffing needs for each resident unit. This was identified for five (Amber, Crystal, [NAME], Doric, and Emerald) of five units reviewed during the Sufficient Staffing Task. Specifically, the Facility Assessment, last updated on 1/3/2025, did not include a breakdown of the staffing needs for each resident unit. The finding is: The facility's policy, titled Facility Assessment, last reviewed on 1/2025, documented that a facility assessment is conducted at least annually to determine and update the facility's capacity to meet the needs of and competently care for residents during both day-to-day operations and emergencies. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 6/1/2025 and completed on 6/5/2025 the facility did not ensure that it provided a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. This was identified for two (Doric and Emerald Units) of five nursing units. Specifically, on the third floor, the Doric and Emerald Units were observed with damaged and dirty walls and doors, sticky floors, and urine odor. Additionally, room [ROOM NUMBER] and room [ROOM NUMBER] were observed with missing closet doors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 9/28/2023 and completed on 10/5/202,3 the facility did not ensure that each resident was treated with respect and dignity and cared for in a manner and in an environment that promoted maintenance or enhancement of his or her quality of life. This was identified for one (Resident #138) of one resident reviewed for dignity. Specifically, on 10/2/2023 Resident #138 was observed in bed wearing two incontinent briefs that were both wet with urine. In addition, there was a strong odor of urine in the resident's room. The finding is: The facility's policy titled Quality of Life-Dignity, last reviewed 1/2023, documented each resident shall be cared for in a manner that promotes and enhances quality of life, dignity, respect, and individuality. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews during the Recertification Survey and Abbreviated Survey (Complaint #NY00298964) initiated on 9/28/2023 and completed on 10/5/2023, the facility did not notify the resident's Designated Representative when there was a significant change in the resident's physical status. This was identified for one (Resident #113) of two residents reviewed for Notification of Change. Specifically, there was no documented evidence in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) that Resident #113's Designated Representative was informed when Resident #113 was found with two red spots on the right lateral side of their foot, two dark spots on the toes of their left foot, and a re-opening of the resident's sacrum area that measured approximately 1 centimeter (cm) x 1 cm on 6/20/2022. The finding is: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interviews, and record review during the Recertification and Abbreviated Survey (Complaint #NY00318501) initiated on 9/28/2023 and completed on 10/5/2023, the facility did not ensure that all residents were free from physical restraints. This was identified for one (Resident #153) of one resident reviewed for Physical Restraints. Specifically, Resident #153 had behaviors of constantly disrobing themselves and wandering back and forth on the unit unassisted. On 6/19/2023, Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) #1 wrapped a white gauze bandage (Kling wrap) around Resident #153's waist and then tied the back of the resident's shirt and pants together in a knot using the same Kling wrap to prevent Resident #153 from disrobing. The finding is: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 9/28/2023 and completed on 10/5/2023, the facility did not ensure a resident who was incontinent of bladder received appropriate treatment and services to restore continence to the fullest extent possible. This was identified for one (Resident #138) of one resident reviewed for bowel and bladder incontinence. Specifically, on multiple occasions, while Resident #138 was observed in their room in bed, there was a strong smell of urine. The direct care nursing staff interviews revealed that Resident #138 was incontinent of urine and utilized incontinent briefs; however, there was no documented toileting or brief change schedule for this resident who was assessed to be always incontinent of urine. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey and Extended Survey (NY 00304555 and NY 00321032), initiated on 9/28/2023 and completed on 10/5/2023, the facility did not ensure each pharmacy consultant Medication Regimen Review (MRR) recommendation was acted upon by the resident's attending physician. This was identified for one (Resident #130) of six residents reviewed for Abuse. Specifically, Resident #130 was prescribed Lorazepam (Ativan), a psychotropic medication, on 8/6/2023 on a PRN basis. On 9/20/2023, the Pharmacy Consultant completed a Medication Regimen Review (MRR) and recommended to evaluate and to consider discontinuing Lorazepam for Resident #130. There was no documented evidence that the MRR recommendation was addressed by the resident's attending physician. The finding is: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey and Extended Survey (NY00304555 and NY00321032), initiated on 9/28/2023 and completed on 10/5/2023, the facility did not ensure that as needed (PRN) orders for psychotropic drugs are limited to 14 days and if the attending physician or prescribing practitioner believes that it is appropriate for the PRN order to be extended beyond 14 days, the rationale should be documented in the resident's medical record and indicate the duration for the PRN order. This was identified for one (Resident #130) of six residents reviewed for Abuse. Specifically, Resident #130 was prescribed Lorazepam (Ativan), a psychotropic medication, on 8/6/2023 on a PRN basis. The Physician's order did not have a stop date specified for the use of the PRN psychotropic medication. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey, initiated on 9/28/2023 and completed on 10/5/2023, the facility did not label each resident's medication blister pack according to acceptable professional standards. This was identified for one (Resident #82) of five residents reviewed for medication administration. Specifically, during the medication pass observation for Resident #82, the blister pack for Lorazepam (Ativan), a controlled substance, did not have a medication label that included the resident's name, medication dosage, frequency, and the route the medication was to be administered. The medication label was on the plastic bag that contained the blister pack. The finding is: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 9/28/2023 and completed on 10/5/2023, the facility did not maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. This was identified for one (Resident #103) of five residents reviewed for medication administration. Specifically, during the medication administration observation for Resident #103, the Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) #4 handled medication tablets with their (LPN #4) hands and administered the tablets to the resident. The finding is: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey completed on 8/11/2021, the facility did not ensure that a resident who needed respiratory care was provided such care consistent with professional standards of practice for one (Resident #51) of two residents reviewed for Respiratory Care. Specifically, Resident #51 had a Physician's order to receive 4 liters of oxygen per minute continuously. The resident was observed receiving 3 liters of oxygen per minute on two consecutive days. The finding is: The facility's oxygen policy revised January 2021 documented that staff should verify and review a physician's order for oxygen administration. The procedure of oxygen administration documented; unless otherwise ordered, was to start the flow of oxygen at the rate of 2 to 3 liters per minute. [...]
12 fire safety citations on file: 5 on June 5, 2025, 5 on October 5, 2023, 2 on August 11, 2021.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 3.29 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.50 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.00 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.00 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.79 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 28.8% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 21.7% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.82 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
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 3.40 on weekdays and 3.00 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 10.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.22 in April to June 2025 to 3.29 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 | 3.29 | 0.50 | 3.40 | 3.00 | 10.6% | 0 of 90 | 179 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.21 | 0.55 | 3.36 | 2.84 | 7.0% | 0 of 92 | 181 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.28 | 0.66 | 3.44 | 2.86 | 4.5% | 0 of 92 | 178 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.22 | 0.59 | 3.35 | 2.89 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 183 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $23.36 | $21.04 to $24.99 | 87,990 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $32.30 | $29.52 to $37.00 | 39,400 |
| Registered nurses | $52.62 | $45.60 to $62.34 | 205,810 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 10.7 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.8 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.6 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.3 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.9 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 30.1 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.3 | 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 | 2.1 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at South Poin's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (46.8% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
46.8% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · New York: 101 better, 157 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 135 eligible stays.
8.8% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · New York: 12 better, 5 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 133 eligible stays.
6.7% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · New York: 7 better, 21 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 74 eligible stays.
36.0% this home
Median of homes: New York60.6% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 100 residents counted.
0.6% this home
Median of homes: New York0.6% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 157 residents counted.
2.4% this home
Median of homes: New York2.0% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 157 residents counted.
100.0% this home
Median of homes: New York98.5% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 33 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: GRAND SOUTH POINT LLC. CMS links this home to The Grand Healthcare, a group of 16 nursing homes averaging 1.8 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Strauss, Jeremy | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 95% | 01/01/2019 |
| Strauss, Meryl | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 01/01/2019 |
| Rogers, Eric | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Strauss, Jeremy | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Rogers, Eric | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Strauss, Jeremy | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2019 |
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.
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
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