Meadowbrook Care Center

320 West Merrick Road · Freeport, NY · 11520 · 5163778200

280 certified beds For profit - Individual

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 79
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 75
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 74
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.603.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.710.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day3.19≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year23%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (13 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D July 29, 2024

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

    Corrected September 23, 2024 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 29, 2024

    Conduct 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.

    Corrected September 23, 2024 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D July 29, 2024

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

    Corrected September 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • No harm found · B July 29, 2024

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Corrected September 25, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D November 14, 2022

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected January 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 14, 2022

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected January 12, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D November 14, 2022

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

    Corrected January 12, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E November 14, 2022

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected January 12, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 6, 2020

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected February 22, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D January 6, 2020

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

    Corrected February 22, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 6, 2020

    Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

    Corrected February 22, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D January 6, 2020

    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.

    Corrected February 22, 2020 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D January 6, 2020

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected February 22, 2020 · Infection Control

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335796 · certified since July 2, 1996. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.