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Pine Forest Care Center for Rehab & Healthcare

9 Hilaire Drive, Huntington, NY 11743

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Pine Forest Care Center for Rehab & Healthcare is a nursing home in Huntington, 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 October 28, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was Pine Forest Car Center for Rehab & Healthcare.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was PINE FOREST CARE CENTER FOR REHAB & HEALTHCARE.

  3. CMS update of June 24, 2026

    • Fine

      CMS changed the fine from November 14, 2025 from $24,205 to $15,733.

  4. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  5. CMS update of January 14, 2026

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  6. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  7. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Star rating

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

  8. Health inspection on November 14, 2025

    8 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    Severity K is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

    50 of 592 New York homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

    CMS fine of $15,733 on November 14, 2025.

    Show the 8 citations
    • Citation F0689. Severity K: immediate jeopardy, 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 February 2, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0689 3 times since 2024.

    • Citation F0742. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.

    • Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.

    • 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 February 2, 2026.

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

    • 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 February 2, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0710. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 2, 2026.

    • Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 February 2, 2026.

    • 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 February 2, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.

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  9. Health inspection on September 11, 2025

    2 citations

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

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    • 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 November 18, 2025.

    • Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

      CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2025.

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  10. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

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

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  11. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Ownership

      CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

  12. CMS update of March 26, 2025

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  13. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  14. Health inspection on February 7, 2025

    5 citations

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

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    • 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 10, 2025.

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

    • 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 March 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 10, 2025.

    • Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 March 10, 2025.

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  15. Fire safety inspection on February 7, 2025

    5 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 5 citations
    • Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0161 3 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0271 3 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 1, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 11, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2022.

    • Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 13, 2025.

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  16. CMS update of August 29, 2024

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was HILAIRE REHAB & NURSING.

  17. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  18. CMS update of April 25, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  19. CMS update of January 31, 2024

    • Star rating

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

    • Star rating

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

  20. Health inspection on January 23, 2024

    5 citations

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

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    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      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 February 23, 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 February 23, 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 February 23, 2024.

    • 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 February 23, 2024.

    • 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 February 23, 2024.

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  21. Fire safety inspection on January 23, 2024

    4 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 4 citations
    • Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2024.

    • Citation K0271. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2024.

    • Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on February 15, 2024.

    • Citation K0345. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2024.

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  22. Health inspection on February 3, 2022

    1 citation

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 1 citation
    • 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 February 25, 2022.

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  23. Fire safety inspection on February 3, 2022

    13 citations

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    Show the 13 citations
    • Citation E0001. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Establish an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2022.

    • Citation K0161. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

      CMS lists it as corrected on August 2, 2022.

    • Citation K0291. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2022.

    • Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2022.

    • Citation K0374. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2022.

    • Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 23, 2022.

    • Citation K0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation K0271. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have exits that are accessible at all times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on July 19, 2022.

    • Citation K0362. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2022.

    • Citation K0781. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 25, 2022.

    • Citation K0324. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2022.

    • Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

    • Citation K0712. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

      CMS lists it as corrected on March 4, 2022.

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CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(631) 427-0254
Last standard health inspection
February 7, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
76
Residents per day, on average
72.5
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Hilaire Care Network LLC
Chain
Not listed by CMS
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

The same number of health citations as the New York average (21).

Owners and managers

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

Questions

When was Pine Forest Care Center for Rehab & Healthcare last inspected?

CMS lists February 7, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Pine Forest Care Center for Rehab & Healthcare have?

CMS lists 21 health citations since February 3, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Pine Forest Care Center for Rehab & Healthcare been fined?

CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $15,733 in total.

What is the CMS star rating of Pine Forest Care Center for Rehab & Healthcare?

Its CMS overall star rating is 1 of 5.

Is Pine Forest Care Center for Rehab & Healthcare a Special Focus Facility?

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

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