Fulton Commons Care Center Inc
60 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554 · (516) 222-9300
For profit - Corporation · 280 certified beds
Fulton Commons Care Center Inc has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in December 2024, found 7 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,401 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on December 23, 2024 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.December 23, 2024 · F0725 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.December 23, 2024 · F0553 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.December 23, 2024 · F0660 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.December 23, 2024 · F0685 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.December 23, 2024 · F0710 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.December 23, 2024 · F0740 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.December 23, 2024 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 2, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.November 28, 2023 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.November 28, 2023 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,401April 2, 2025
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.83 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.47 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.75 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.61 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 21.6% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 280 |
| Average residents per day | 271.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Belair Care Center Inc Bellmore · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Daleview Care Center Farmingdale · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Garden Care Center Franklin Square · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Meadowbrook Care Center Freeport · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Freeport · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Fulton Commons Care Center Inc on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.