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Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home Facility

378 Syosset Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY 11797

Nursing Home Care Senior Living
Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a senior care community located in Woodbury, NY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Woodbury area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (516) 921-3900.

With 606 beds, Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is one of the larger communities in the area, senior care communities in Woodbury average about 259 beds. Larger communities more often keep clinical staff on site around the clock and can offer a wider range of on-site therapy and activities, though some families prefer the quieter feel of a smaller setting.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 46% of its licensed beds, so availability is more likely here than at busier communities nearby. That is below the Woodbury average of roughly 75%.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Woodbury average about 3.0 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 3 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in October 2024 and recorded 14 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.5 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.7 hours from a registered nurse. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 45%.

The community is located in Nassau County, NY.

Medicare five-star ratings

  • Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
  • Staffing ★★★★★ 3/5
  • Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Inspection record

In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 46 problems at Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. 4 findings involved harm to a resident, including 2 that put residents in immediate danger. 10 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.

In the last three years Medicare fined this home once, a total of $117,712.

Findings from the most recent inspection cycle

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Resident Rights

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Nutrition and Dietary

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern Environmental

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

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

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Rights

    Honor 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.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

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  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Quality of Life and Care

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

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

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Pharmacy Service

    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.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Administration

    Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

  • Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents Resident Assessment and Care Planning

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Inspected October 2024. Corrected by December 22, 2024.

A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Health Deficiencies and Penalties files, updated monthly. See the full record on Medicare Care Compare.

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home care and senior living.

Facility details

  • Organization type for-profit corporation
  • Beds / units 606
  • Occupancy 46%
  • Nursing hours per resident/day 3.5
  • Annual staff turnover 45%
  • Last health inspection October 2024

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