Fulton Commons Care Center Inc
60 Merrick Avenue · East Meadow, NY · 11554 · 5162229300
280 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: The Grand Healthcare
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.78 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.49 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.62 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 20% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,401 |
Inspection citations (19 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 23, 2024
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E November 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2023
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2023
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected June 14, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 2, 2025 | Fine | $8,401 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335831 · certified since November 14, 2001. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.