nursing home in St James, NY
St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
275 Moriches Road, St James, NY 11780 · (631) 862-8000
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center at a glance
St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a 230-bed for-profit nursing home in St James, New York (Suffolk County).
CMS gives it 4 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New York average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 9, 2025) found 9 health citations. The New York average is 8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 29.7% per year (state average 40.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 230
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Carerite Centers
- Medicare-certified since
- January 29, 1970
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Suffolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335301
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.25 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.53 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.88 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.85 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 29.7% | 40.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 33.3% | 39.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 9 | 8 | 9 | Average |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 32 | 62.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,070 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 230 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 224 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 97.3% | 90.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 1% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 5.6% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 11% | 13.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.3% | 14.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9% | 12.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 6.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 6.5% | 19.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 21.8% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 29.1% | 19.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 88.4% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 81.6% | 91.5% | 93.6% | Worse |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 47.5% | 78.8% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 47.4% | 77.4% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 15 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| December 9, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 4, 2026 |
| December 9, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 4, 2026 |
| December 9, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 4, 2026 |
| December 9, 2025 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 4, 2026 |
| December 9, 2025 Standard | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 4, 2026 |
| December 9, 2025 Standard | 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. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0726 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 4, 2026 |
| December 9, 2025 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 4, 2026 |
| December 9, 2025 Standard | 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. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0808 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 4, 2026 |
| December 9, 2025 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 4, 2026 |
| December 9, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 4, 2026 |
| May 9, 2024 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected May 29, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| May 9, 2024 Standard | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2024 |
| June 27, 2022 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0758 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 29, 2022 |
| June 27, 2022 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 29, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| EINHORN, SHARON Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 25% | 09/01/2012 |
| FRIEDMAN, DEVORAH Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 25% | 09/01/2012 |
| GOLDBERGER, ELLIOT Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 09/01/2012 |
| MAYBRUCH, MERYL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 8% | 09/01/2012 |
| MINSER, DOV Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 09/01/2012 |
| MINZER, ISRAEL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 8% | 09/01/2012 |
| MINZER, NAFTALI Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 09/01/2012 |
| RUDNER, AKIVA Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 09/01/2012 |
| SAX, STEVEN Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 09/01/2012 |
| SCHLOSSER, AARON Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 09/01/2012 |
| SUSSMAN, RIVKA Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 09/01/2012 |
| WEINSTEIN, HAROLD Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 09/01/2012 |
| GOLD, RICHARD Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| MAYBRUCH, MERYL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2012 |
| MICHEL, NICOLE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/14/2009 |
| MINZER, ISRAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2012 |
| SCHLESINGER, ERNEST Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2012 |
| WEI, CRISTEN Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2006 |
| EINHORN, SHARON Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2012 |
| FRIEDMAN, DEVORAH Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2012 |
| GOLD, RICHARD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2018 |
| MICHEL, NICOLE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/14/2009 |
| WEI, CRISTEN Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/15/2006 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center's rating?
St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center has 4 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New York nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Carerite Centers. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center and how do I contact it?
St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is at 275 Moriches Road, St James, NY 11780. Phone: (631) 862-8000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.