Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
378 Syosset Woodbury Road · Woodbury, NY · 11797 · 5169213900
606 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
2 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Medicare/Medicaid payments were denied
CMS refused payment for new admissions for a period — one of its strongest enforcement tools.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.61 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.61 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $280,271 |
Inspection citations (46 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 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 December 22, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 23, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 23, 2024
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected December 22, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected May 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 29, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 18, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · J March 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected March 21, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D February 12, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected March 1, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Actual harm · G August 10, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G August 10, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected October 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected September 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 10, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| February 12, 2024 | Fine | $117,712 |
| August 10, 2023 | Fine | $162,559 |
| August 10, 2023 | Payment Denial | 77 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335555 · certified since December 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.