Central Island Healthcare
825 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803 · (516) 433-0600
For profit - Limited Liability company · 202 certified beds
Central Island Healthcare has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in June 2025, found 7 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. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on June 16, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedJune 16, 2025 · F0655 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for 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.June 16, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.June 16, 2025 · F0686 · 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.June 16, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.June 16, 2025 · F0761 · 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.June 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.June 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 1 citation.
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.June 9, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
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 | 3.63 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.76 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.63 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.24 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 26.8% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Certified beds | 202 |
| Average residents per day | 154.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Belair Care Center Inc Bellmore · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Fulton Commons Care Center Inc East Meadow · ★★★★★ 2 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
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Central Island Healthcare on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.