Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center
78 Birchwood Dr, Huntington Station, NY 11746 · (631) 423-3200
For profit - Limited Liability company · 195 certified beds
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2025, found 12 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 16, 2025 found 12 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 16, 2025 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.April 16, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.April 16, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.April 16, 2025 · F0839 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.April 16, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 16, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.April 16, 2025 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 16, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 16, 2025 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.April 16, 2025 · F0790 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.April 16, 2025 · F0842 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 16, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 6 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 16, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.April 16, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.April 16, 2025 · F0839 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.February 27, 2024 · F0697 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 14, 2024 · F0584 · 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.February 14, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 3.69 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 1.07 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.31 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.31 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.4% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 195 |
| Average residents per day | 183.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Massapequa Center Rehabilitation & Nursing Amityville · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Sunrise Manor Center for Nursing and Rehabilitatio Bay Shore · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing Brentwood · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Ross Center For Nursing And Rehabilitation Brentwood · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Bellhaven Center for Rehab and Nursing Care Brookhaven · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.