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Nursing homes in Nassau County, New York
Nassau County, New York, has 36 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 7,573 certified beds.
22% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a smaller share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 668 health deficiencies over three cycles, 8.8 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $464K across 14 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Nassau County | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 36 | 593 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 22% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 4 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 8.8 | 10.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $464K | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | 48 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 41 |
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 40 |
| F0761 | 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. | 36 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 29 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| For profit | 32 |
| Non profit | 3 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Paragon Healthnet (4), The Grand Healthcare (4), Carerite Centers (2), National Health Care Associates (1), Cassena Care (1), Excelsior Care Group (1), Philosophy Care Centers (1), Sapphire Care Group (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Nassau County, New York?
36 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 7,573 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Nassau County have the highest CMS ratings?
Belair Care Center Inc (5 stars), Emerge Nursing and Rehabilitation At Glen Cove (5 stars), Excel At Woodbury For Rehabilitation and Nursing, (5 stars)
How do Nassau County nursing homes compare with New York?
22% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 8.8 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.