Sands Point Center for Health and Rehabilitation
1440 Port Washington Blvd · Port Washington, NY · 11050 · 5167199400
180 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: National Health Care Associates
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.76 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.05 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (16 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
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 May 8, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
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 July 26, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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No harm found · C May 30, 2024
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected July 26, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E August 31, 2022
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 31, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 28, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335022 · certified since July 1, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.