nursing home in East Meadow, NY
Fulton Commons Care Center INC
60 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554 · (516) 222-9300
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★2
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Fulton Commons Care Center INC at a glance
Fulton Commons Care Center INC is a 280-bed for-profit nursing home in East Meadow, New York (Nassau County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the New York average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (December 23, 2024) found 7 health citations. The New York average is 8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,401.
Nursing staff turnover is 21.6% per year (state average 40.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 280
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- The Grand Healthcare
- Medicare-certified since
- November 14, 2001
- Resident/family council
- Both
- County
- Nassau County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335831
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Worse |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.83 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Average |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.47 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.61 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.63 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 21.6% | 40.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 11.8% | 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) | 7 | 8 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 39 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $8,401 | $23,070 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 280 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 272 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 97% | 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% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 8.4% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 28.6% | 13.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.8% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Average |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.6% | 14.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.7% | 12.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.8% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 83.9% | 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) | 13.8% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 10.5% | 19.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 93.3% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 73.2% | 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) | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 63.4% | 78.8% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 48.7% | 77.4% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 20 health deficiencies and 11 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 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 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 26, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Fire safety | Install proper backup exit lighting. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0281 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 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 18, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0660 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0740 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0755 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| December 23, 2024 Standard | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0553 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 18, 2025 |
| November 28, 2023 Complaint | 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
| November 28, 2023 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 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected January 12, 2024 |
| April 28, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0372 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 22, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 Fire safety | Use approved construction type or materials. Construction Deficiencies · Tag K0161 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 21, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 30, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 12, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 12, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected June 22, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 Fire safety | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0039 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected June 7, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0521 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected June 15, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 14, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 Standard | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0690 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 14, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 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 June 14, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 Standard | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0676 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 14, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 14, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 Standard | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0698 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 14, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 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 June 14, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 14, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 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 June 14, 2023 |
| April 28, 2023 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 14, 2023 |
| October 20, 2020 Fire safety | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0915 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected October 28, 2020 |
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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $8,401 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 2, 2025 | Fine | $8,401 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| FOGEL, ESTHER Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 12/10/1999 |
| KALTER, FRADY Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 12/10/1999 |
| KALTER, MOSHE Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 12/10/1999 |
| KALTER, MOSHE Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/30/2015 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Fulton Commons Care Center INC's rating?
Fulton Commons Care Center INC has 2 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 Fulton Commons Care Center INC receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 7 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Fulton Commons Care Center INC 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 Fulton Commons Care Center INC?
It is for profit - corporation and part of The Grand Healthcare. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Fulton Commons Care Center INC and how do I contact it?
Fulton Commons Care Center INC is at 60 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554. Phone: (516) 222-9300.
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.