St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
275 Moriches Road · St James, NY · 11780 · 6318628000
230 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Carerite Centers
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- 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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.36 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (15 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
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.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
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 February 4, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 4, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 9, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 9, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected July 5, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 29, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 27, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected July 29, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335301 · certified since January 29, 1970. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.