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Island Nursing and Rehab Center

5537 Expressway Drive North, Holtsville, NY 11742 · Suffolk County

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Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 92% full (110 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Holtsville

Island Nursing and Rehab Center is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Holtsville, NY, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 110 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 4/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.44 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.78 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.7%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 4 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

✓Strong health-inspection rating
✓No federal fines on record
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.44 hrs/resident/day)

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Holtsville for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 120
Avg. residents/day: 110
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: No
CMS provider #: 335835

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$14,590–$17,850/mo (median $15,800)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Nassau County prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.44; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.78; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 48.7%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 4
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2025-08-06
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (13 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-08-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

2025-08-06Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2025-08-06Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

2025-08-06Severity D — potential for harmPharmacy Service Deficiencies

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, compar…

2024-06-11Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

2024-06-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

2024-06-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2024-06-11Severity D — potential for harmResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Physical therapy
✓ Occupational therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Daily activities & events
✓ Gardens / walking paths
✓ 24-hour staff

Location

5537 Expressway Drive North, Holtsville, NY

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

Reviews & reputation

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Google

3.3

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Common questions about Island Nursing and Rehab Center

How much does Island Nursing and Rehab Center cost?

Island Nursing and Rehab Center does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Holtsville, NY area typically runs $14,590–$17,850 per month (median $15,800, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Island Nursing and Rehab Center's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Island Nursing and Rehab Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 4/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Island Nursing and Rehab Center?

Staff provide about 3.44 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 48.7% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Island Nursing and Rehab Center?

Island Nursing and Rehab Center has 13 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-08-06). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Island Nursing and Rehab Center have availability?

Typically 92% full (110 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Island Nursing and Rehab Center offer?

Island Nursing and Rehab Center in Holtsville, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.

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