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Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center

78 Birchwood Dr, Huntington Station, NY 11746

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Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center is a nursing home in Huntington Station, New York. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

At a glance

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

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CMS flags

CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  2. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  3. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0227 from the fire safety inspection on April 16, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0271 from the fire safety inspection on April 16, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0293 from the fire safety inspection on April 16, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0345 from the fire safety inspection on April 16, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0353 from the fire safety inspection on April 16, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0741 from the fire safety inspection on April 16, 2025.

    • Fire safety citation

      CMS removed citation K0761 from the fire safety inspection on April 16, 2025.

  4. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  5. Health inspection on April 16, 2025

    12 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

    • Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

    • Citation F0835. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

    • Citation F0839. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0610 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2022.

    • Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0790 2 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0842. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2022.

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  6. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  7. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  8. CMS update of June 26, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.

  9. CMS update of February 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  10. Health inspection on February 27, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

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  11. Health inspection on February 14, 2024

    13 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

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    • Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0677. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0725. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0726. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0776. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0790. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

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  12. Fire safety inspection on February 14, 2024

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

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    • Citation E0015. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 30, 2024.

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  13. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  14. Health inspection on February 14, 2022

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 5 citations
    • Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2022.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

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

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2022.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2022.

    • Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2022.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2022.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(631) 423-3200
Last standard health inspection
April 16, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
195
Residents per day, on average
178.9
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
S & L Birchwood LLC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

More health citations than the New York average (31 vs 21).

Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center last inspected?

CMS lists April 16, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center have?

CMS lists 31 health citations since February 14, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.