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Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center

78 BIRCHWOOD DR, HUNTINGTON STATION, NY, 11746
(631) 423-3200
apexrehabcare.com
195 licensed beds

CMS rates Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 32 citations across 9 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
195
CMS facility ID
335067
Care type
Nursing home
County
Suffolk
Facility name
Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center
Street address
78 BIRCHWOOD DR
City / state / ZIP
Huntington Station, NY 11746
Phone
(631) 423-3200
Website
apexrehabcare.com

About this facility — Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center

Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Huntington Station, New York. It is licensed for 195 beds — above the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Huntington Station and 596 skilled nursing facilities across New York. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center 32 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Oberlander, Zalmen
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2007
Efroymson, David
Managing employee — since 2016

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1967-01-01
CMS overall rating
3 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
12 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-04-16
Nurse staffing
3.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$740 per day (≈ $22,500/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
75% Medicaid · 23% Medicare · 3% private/other
Occupancy
93% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
52% above the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
195
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-04-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered12 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0609
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0686
E · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0790
D · No harm found
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0835
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0839
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0842
D · No harm found
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-23
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-05-23
2024-02-27Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0697
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2024-03-30
3 earlier / fire-safety inspections (19 citations)
2024-02-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2024-03-30
F-0609
D · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-03-30
F-0610
D · No harm found
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-03-30
F-0641
D · No harm found
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-03-30
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-03-30
F-0677
D · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-03-30
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-30
F-0725
D · No harm found
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-03-30
F-0726
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-03-30
F-0761
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2024-03-30
F-0776
D · No harm found
Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.
Corrected 2024-03-30
F-0790
D · No harm found
Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.
Corrected 2024-03-30
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-30
2022-02-14Health inspection5 citations
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-04-11
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-04-11
F-0689
D · No harm found
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-04-11
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2022-04-11
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-04-11
2024-02-14Fire-safety inspection1 citation
E-0015
E · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2024-03-30
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 335067.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in New York.
Inspection citations, 3 years
32
More than 47% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 33
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.9
Higher than 71% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.6
Nursing staff turnover, annual
33%
Higher than 35% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 38%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the New York average on 12 and worse on 6. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased6.7%13.7%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight5.0%5.7%5.1%Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder1.0%0.5%0.7%Worse than state
With a urinary tract infection0.0%1.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms70.6%20.1%13.5%Worse than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.2%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury1.1%3.1%3.2%Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine96.7%91.8%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened6.3%11.1%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication30.5%13.2%19.5%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine76.3%95.2%95.3%Worse than state
With pressure ulcers6.3%6.5%4.5%Near state average
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence6.0%18.6%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication26.1%13.7%15.4%Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.271.671.81Better than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days0.511.291.69Better than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine91.3%77.6%82.3%Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication3.4%1.1%1.5%Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine89.4%78.9%80.1%Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission20.6%20.6%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit4.8%9.4%11.8%Better than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
  • F-0609 2 inspections. Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
  • F-0610 2 inspections. Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
  • F-0684 2 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0790 2 inspections. Provide routine and 24-hour emergency dental care for each resident.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in New York

  • Licensing: New York State Department of Health
  • File a complaint: 888-201-4563 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 855-582-6769. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 844-697-3505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Ns/lij Hs Huntington Hospital, about 3.9 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
  • Plainview Hospital, about 5.7 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
  • Chsli St Joseph Hospital, about 8.3 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.7176 ratings on Google
★★★★★Jacky P · 2026-07-24 · via Google

“Our Mom, Patricia, has been a resident of Apex for 7 weeks now in Unit B. Our family is there everyday to visit her. The staff is amazing at Apex. Every single person/employee is friendly, courteous, attentive, going above and beyond to provide care. Our family questions/concerns regarding Mom are quickly addressed by these amazing employees. We are grateful for all that has been done to help wit…”

★★★★★Patricia Marcelin · 2026-06-03 · via Google

“I know apex for long time, many years ago my husband was here and I always thought this is a decent place, the people were very polite and friendly, anytime I needed something they here for me, especially Patricia Marceline she is my friend for long time ago, she is one of the reason I came here and chose Apex rehab, she made the process easier, she helped me with anything I asked, and she is alwa…”

★★★★★Jessica Langdon · 2026-06-03 · via Google

“My father in law was recently discharged after a 100 day stay. He had a wonderful experience. He received professional care in a clean, safe and caring environment. He enjoyed the meals and even made a few friends. They enjoyed outdoor patio time and the socialization helped him to keep in good spirits. Everyone was wonderful but there were a few standouts that made him feel extra special. …”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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