nursing home in Commack, NY
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
68 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725 · (631) 715-2000
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center at a glance
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 460-bed non-profit nursing home in Commack, New York (Suffolk County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New York average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), close to the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (January 8, 2026) found 5 health citations. The New York average is 8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 25.8% per year (state average 40.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 460
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- October 17, 1988
- Continuing care retirement community
- Yes
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Suffolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335696
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| 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) | 3.59 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.89 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.09 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.00 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 25.8% | 40.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 24.4% | 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) | 5 | 8 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 1 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 21 | 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 | 460 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 433 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.1% | 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) | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 4.2% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 8.1% | 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) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13% | 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) | 4% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 31.1% | 19.5% | 12.8% | Worse |
| 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) | 13% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 17.3% | 19.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 97.9% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97% | 91.5% | 93.6% | Average |
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) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.3% | 78.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 92.8% | 77.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 17 health deficiencies and 5 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| January 8, 2026 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 28, 2026 |
| January 8, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 26, 2026 |
| January 8, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 26, 2026 |
| January 8, 2026 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 26, 2026 |
| January 8, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 26, 2026 |
| January 8, 2026 Standard | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0677 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 26, 2026 |
| May 23, 2024 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 15, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Complaint | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 15, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 15, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 15, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 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 July 15, 2024 |
| May 23, 2024 Standard | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0800 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 15, 2024 |
| August 22, 2022 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 4, 2022 |
| August 22, 2022 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected November 3, 2022 |
| August 22, 2022 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 17, 2022 |
| August 22, 2022 Fire safety | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0222 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2022 |
| August 22, 2022 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2022 |
| August 22, 2022 Standard | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2022 |
| August 22, 2022 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2022 |
| August 22, 2022 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 October 17, 2022 |
| August 22, 2022 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2022 |
| August 22, 2022 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 14, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| GURWIN HEALTHCARE SYSTEM, INC. Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 01/14/2021 |
| CARPENTIERI, JENNIFER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/24/2025 |
| KRICHMAR, GRIGORIY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/27/2025 |
| ALMER, STUART Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| ANGOWITZ, GERALD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| BRODSKY, BERT Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| DUNNE, ANNE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| FINKEL, NOAH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| FURST-EYSLER, PAMELA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/11/2018 |
| GORDON LOOZIS, LISA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| GURWIN FLUG, LAURA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| JAGTIANI, ANIL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| KANTOR, EDWIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| KONIGSBERG, FREDERIC Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| NOVAK, ADAM Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| ROSENBERG, JOSEPH Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| SCHWARTZ, MICHAEL Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2004 |
| SELINGER, TEDDY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| VITERITTI, LOUIS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| WOLF, CARY Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| ZUCKERBROT, SANFORD Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/20/2002 |
| ALMER, STUART Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| BRODSKY, BERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| GURWIN FLUG, LAURA Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| KARLIN, BERT Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| KONIGSBERG, FREDERIC Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| LAUNER, LEE Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2021 |
| VITERITTI, LOUIS Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| WOLF, CARY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| ALMER, STUART Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
| CARPENTIERI, JENNIFER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/03/2023 |
| KRICHMAR, GRIGORIY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2023 |
| VITERITTI, LOUIS Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2018 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center's rating?
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 5 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 Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation 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 Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center and how do I contact it?
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is at 68 Hauppauge Road, Commack, NY 11725. Phone: (631) 715-2000.
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.