WOODBURY HEIGHTS NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
378 SYOSSET WOODBURY ROAD, WOODBURY, NY 11797 · CCN 335555
Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★★☆ 4
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 606
- Avg residents/day
- 215.4
- Phone
- 5169213900
Inspection history vs New York & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New York avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2024-10-23 | 14 | 7.7 | 9.5 | +6.3 worse |
| 2 | 2023-08-10 | 24 | 6.1 | 9.8 | +17.9 worse |
| 3 | 2021-05-24 | 8 | 5.7 | 9.3 | +2.3 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 4 |
| Resident rights | 3 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.21 | 49.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.69 | 63.5% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.35 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $280,271
- Number of fines
- 2
- Number of penalties
- 3
- Payment denials
- 1
Inspection citations (46)2 immediate jeopardy2 actual harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0770Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0908Keep all essential equipment working safely.2024-10-23 · Health · corrected 2024-12-22
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2024-05-16 · Health · corrected 2024-05-31
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-04-18
Immediate jeopardy
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-03-21
Immediate jeopardy
- EF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2024-03-04 · Health · corrected 2024-03-21
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-02-12 · Health · corrected 2024-03-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-10-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-09-20
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-10-09
Actual harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-10-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-09-30
Actual harm
- FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0761Ensure 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.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-10-01
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-10-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0919Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.2023-08-10 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2021-05-24 · Health · corrected 2021-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2021-05-24 · Health · corrected 2021-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2021-05-24 · Health · corrected 2021-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2021-05-24 · Health · corrected 2021-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0758Implement 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.2021-05-24 · Health · corrected 2021-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.2021-05-24 · Health · corrected 2021-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2021-05-24 · Health · corrected 2021-06-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LEIFER, JOEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 25% | 2014-07-08 |
| FARKOWITZ, ESTHER | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 25% | 2014-07-08 |
| PHILIPSON, AVI | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 24% | 2014-07-08 |
| FRIEDMAN, LEAH | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 13% | 2014-07-08 |
| DAVID, ROCHEL | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 13% | 2014-07-08 |
| LEIFER, JOEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-07-08 |
| PHILIPSON, AVI | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-07-08 |
| SIMPSER, JOSEF | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2021-11-01 |
| DAVID, ROCHEL | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-07-08 |
| FARKOWITZ, ESTHER | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-07-08 |
| FRIEDMAN, LEAH | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-07-08 |
Other facilities in WOODBURY
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| EXCEL AT WOODBURY FOR REHAB AND NURSING, L L C | ★★★★★ | 123 |
| WHITE OAKS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER | ★★★☆☆ | 200 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.