nursing home in Brentwood, NY
Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing
1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY 11717 · (631) 273-4500
★★★★★5
Much above average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing at a glance
Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing is a 188-bed for-profit nursing home in Brentwood, 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 4.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.6 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (May 6, 2026) found 2 health citations. The New York average is 8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $8,512.
Nursing staff turnover is 26.6% per year (state average 40.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Partnership
- Beds
- 188
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Optima Care
- Medicare-certified since
- February 26, 2002
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Suffolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335837
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) | 4.44 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.60 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.65 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Better |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 4.00 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Better |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 26.6% | 40.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 24.1% | 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) | 2 | 8 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 23 | 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) | $8,512 | $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 | 188 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 181 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.4% | 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) | 5.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.8% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| 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) | 1.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 13.4% | 14.1% | 13.9% | Average |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.4% | 12.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 7.3% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 86.3% | 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) | 17.2% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| 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) | 100% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.3% | 91.5% | 93.6% | Better |
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) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 94.5% | 78.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 93.6% | 77.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 16 health deficiencies and 12 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 6, 2026 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 5, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 19, 2026 |
| May 6, 2026 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 June 19, 2026 |
| January 28, 2025 Fire safety | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0345 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected March 27, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel. Electrical Deficiencies · Tag K0901 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected April 4, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 Fire safety | Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP). Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0004 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 28, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected February 14, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 26, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0915 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 7, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected February 12, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 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 March 19, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 19, 2025 |
| January 28, 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 March 19, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 Complaint | 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 August 1, 2024 |
| January 28, 2025 Standard | 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 March 19, 2025 |
| January 28, 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 March 19, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0554 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 19, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 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 March 19, 2025 |
| January 28, 2025 Standard | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0641 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 19, 2025 |
| April 23, 2024 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 June 12, 2024 |
| September 25, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0361 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 10, 2023 |
| September 25, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 26, 2023 |
| September 25, 2023 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected November 15, 2023 |
| September 25, 2023 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 November 15, 2023 |
| September 25, 2023 Complaint | 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 November 15, 2023 |
| September 25, 2023 Complaint | 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 November 15, 2023 |
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 $8,512 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| April 23, 2024 | Fine | $8,512 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| MENDEL, BORIS Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 05/09/2024 |
| ROVT, ALEXANDER Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 05/09/2024 |
| MENDEL, ERIC Individual | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | 100% | 05/09/2024 |
| AVINARI, ILANA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2024 |
| BISHAI, MICHAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2024 |
| EMM HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2024 |
| FITZGERALD, NANCY Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2024 |
| MENDEL, ERIC Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2024 |
| RANDOLPH, TANYA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2024 |
| RM HOLDINGS BRENTWOOD LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2024 |
| EMM HEALTHCARE GROUP LLC Organization | direct ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2024 |
| AVINARI, ILANA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2024 |
| FITZGERALD, NANCY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2024 |
| MENDEL, ERIC Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2024 |
| RANDOLPH, TANYA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/09/2024 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing's rating?
Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing 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 Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 2 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing 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 Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing?
It is for profit - partnership and part of Optima Care. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing and how do I contact it?
Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing is at 1725 Brentwood Road, Brentwood, NY 11717. Phone: (631) 273-4500.
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.