Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Hempstead, Nassau County, New York · CCN 335787 · For-profit (LLC) · part of Excelsior Care Group (33 facilities, chain average 2.5 stars)
CMS rates Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 3 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 280 certified beds, 280 residents a day on average. 14 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 1 fine totalling $16,153.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 5 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.11139 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.27174 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 2.85887 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 13.6% (registered nurses 11.1%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-05-08 complaint survey |
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0805 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-25 |
| 2025-04-28 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-25 |
| 2025-04-28 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-25 |
| 2025-04-28 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-25 |
| 2025-04-28 | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0761 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-25 |
| 2025-04-28 | 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. Administration Deficiencies · tag F0838 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-06-25 |
| 2024-01-23 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-15 |
| 2024-01-23 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0693 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-15 |
| 2024-01-23 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0710 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-15 |
| 2024-01-23 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-15 |
| 2021-12-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-31 |
| 2021-12-21 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-31 |
| 2021-12-21 | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0809 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-31 |
| 2021-12-21 | Post nurse staffing information every day. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0732 |
C No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; widespread | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-31 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-04-28 | Fine | $16,153 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Estate Of Mayer Rispler Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| George Klein Testamentary Trust Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-12-09 |
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | indirect ownership interest | — | 2019-07-21 |
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-07-12 |
| Becher, Aaron Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Bloom, David Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Busell, Sandra Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Chopp, Alan Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Farkowitz, Esther Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 7% | 2016-02-01 |
| Klein, Larry Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 43% | 2025-01-01 |
| Lerner, Chana Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Nakdimen, Shelly Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Philipson, Bent Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Pocchia, Teresa Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Pollak, Theodore Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Schwartz, Michael Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Singer, Brucha Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Stern, Ronald Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Tessler, Naomi Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Ali, Aleem Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-10-01 |
| Awendstern, Henny Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2014-07-28 |
| Blobstein, Jacob Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2022-03-31 |
| Farkowitz, Esther Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Fischel, Mayer Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Hersh, Isaac Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-07-22 |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-01-01 |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-07-12 |
| Fischel, Mayer Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2016-02-01 |
| Ali, Aleem Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-10-01 |
| Awendstern, Henny Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2014-07-28 |
| Blobstein, Jacob Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2022-03-31 |
| Hersh, Isaac Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-07-22 |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-07-12 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Nassau County.