Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Woodbury, NY

CMS overall rating 1/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number335555

Contact & location

378 Syosset Woodbury Road
Woodbury, NY 11797
Nassau County
Phone
(516) 921-3900
ZIP code
11797 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
606
Residents per day
277.6 (46% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Cold Spring Acquisition LLC
Medicare certified since
December 1, 1977
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 3/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.49 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.67 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.69 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.13 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.30 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
44.7 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
54.4 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
October 23, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
14.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
46 health · 34 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2024-10-23 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-10-23 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-10-23 Keep all essential equipment working safely.
F0908 · Environmental Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-10-23 Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-10-23 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-10-23 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-10-23 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-10-23 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-10-23 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-10-23 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-10-23 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-10-23 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-10-23 Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.
F0770 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-10-23 Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-12-22
2024-05-16 Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-31
2024-03-29 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-04-18
2024-03-04 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2024-03-21
2024-03-04 Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
F0867 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-21
2024-02-12 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-03-01
2023-08-10 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-10-09
2023-08-10 Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2023-09-30
2023-08-10 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-09
2023-08-10 Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
F0835 · Administration Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-10 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.
F0838 · Administration Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-08-10 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-01
2023-08-10 Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
F0553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-30
2023-08-10 Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-09
2023-08-10 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-30
2023-08-10 Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
F0604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-09
2023-08-10 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-08-10 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-30
2023-08-10 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-30
2023-08-10 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-20
2023-08-10 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-04
2023-08-10 Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-30
2023-08-10 Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15
2023-08-10 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-01
2023-08-10 Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
F0840 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-09
2023-08-10 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
F0919 · Environmental Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-09-15
2021-05-24 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-06-30
2021-05-24 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-06-30
2021-05-24 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-06-30
2021-05-24 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-06-30
2021-05-24 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.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-06-30
2021-05-24 Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
F0840 · Administration Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-06-30
2021-05-24 Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2021-06-30

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $117,712 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2024-02-12Fine$117,712

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
David, Rochel (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 13%
Farkowitz, Esther (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25%
Friedman, Leah (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 13%
Leifer, Joel (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25%
Philipson, Avi (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 24%
David, Rochel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Farkowitz, Esther (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Friedman, Leah (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Leifer, Joel (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Philipson, Avi (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Simpser, Josef (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 606 certified beds and cares for about 278 residents per day.

Has Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $117,712 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?

(516) 921-3900. The facility is located at 378 Syosset Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY 11797.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.