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Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

378 SYOSSET WOODBURY ROAD, WOODBURY, NY, 11797

(516) 921-3900

www.woodburyhnrc.com

606 licensed beds

CMS rates Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 2 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 81 citations across 10 inspections in the last three years, with $117,712 in fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

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Woodbury, NY 11797

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Bed capacity

606

CMS facility ID

335555

Care type

Nursing home

County

Nassau

Facility name

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Street address

378 SYOSSET WOODBURY ROAD

City / state / ZIP

Woodbury, NY 11797

Phone

(516) 921-3900

Website

www.woodburyhnrc.com

About this facility — Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Woodbury, New York. It is licensed for 606 beds — well above the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 6 senior care facilities in Woodbury 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 Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center 81 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $117,712 in fines. 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

Farkowitz, Esther

Direct owner · Officer — 25% stake — since 2014

Leifer, Joel

Direct owner · Officer — 25% stake — since 2014

Philipson, Avi

Direct owner · Officer — 24% stake — since 2014

David, Rochel

Direct owner · Officer — 13% stake — since 2014

Friedman, Leah

Direct owner · Officer — 13% stake — since 2014

Simpser, Josef

Operational control — since 2021

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1977-12-01

CMS overall rating

2 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

7 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$117,712 total

Last standard inspection

2026-04-16

Nurse staffing

3.6 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$619 per day (≈ $18,820/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

86% Medicaid · 8% Medicare · 7% private/other

Occupancy

80% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

27% above the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

606

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report · 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 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-04-16Health inspection7 citations

F-0552

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

Corrected 2026-06-08

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 2026-06-08

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 2026-06-08

F-0694

D · No harm found

Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2026-06-08

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2026-06-08

F-0804

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2026-06-08

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-06-08

2024-10-23Health inspection14 citations

F-0550

E · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-12-22

F-0554

D · No harm found

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2024-12-22

F-0584

D · No harm found

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 2024-12-22

F-0641

D · No harm found

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2024-12-22

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 2024-12-22

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-12-22

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-12-22

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 2024-12-22

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-12-22

F-0761

D · 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 2024-12-22

F-0770

D · No harm found

Provide timely, quality laboratory services/tests to meet the needs of residents.

Corrected 2024-12-22

F-0812

E · 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 2024-12-22

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 2024-12-22

F-0908

E · No harm found

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-12-22

8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (60 citations)

2024-05-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0602

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-05-31

2024-03-29Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0684

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-04-18

2024-03-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2024-03-21

F-0867

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Corrected 2024-03-21

2024-02-12Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

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 2024-03-01

2023-08-10Health inspection20 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 2023-10-01

F-0553

D · No harm found

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Corrected 2023-09-30

F-0580

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2023-10-09

F-0584

D · No harm found

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 2023-09-30

F-0604

D · No harm found

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-10-09

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 2023-09-15

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2023-09-30

F-0677

D · No harm found

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-09-30

F-0684

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-09-20

F-0686

G · Actual harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-10-09

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 2023-10-04

F-0697

G · Actual harm

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2023-09-30

F-0725

F · 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 2023-10-09

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2023-09-30

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-09-15

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2023-09-01

F-0835

F · No harm found

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2023-10-01

F-0838

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2023-09-15

F-0840

D · No harm found

Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.

Corrected 2023-10-09

F-0919

D · No harm found

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2023-09-15

2026-04-16Fire-safety inspection3 citations

K-0161

F · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2026-05-25

K-0351

D · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2026-05-08

2024-10-23Fire-safety inspection12 citations

K-0161

F · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-11-11

K-0222

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-11-22

K-0293

D · No harm found

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-11-21

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2024-11-22

K-0345

F · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-12-04

K-0351

D · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-11-22

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-01-23

K-0531

F · No harm found

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2025-01-23

K-0781

D · No harm found

Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.

Corrected 2024-12-26

K-0907

E · No harm found

Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.

Corrected 2025-01-23

K-0911

E · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2024-11-22

K-0921

F · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-01-23

2023-08-10Fire-safety inspection20 citations

E-0004

C · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-12-30

K-0100

E · No harm found

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2023-10-10

K-0161

F · No harm found

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2024-01-26

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-12-11

K-0222

E · No harm found

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.

Corrected 2024-01-10

K-0225

E · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2023-10-10

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-10-10

K-0311

D · No harm found

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-10-10

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-10-10

K-0324

D · No harm found

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2023-09-30

K-0325

D · No harm found

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2023-10-10

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-01-26

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-12-27

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2023-09-30

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-11-13

K-0374

E · No harm found

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-11-13

K-0700

C · No harm found

Meet requirements for operating features, such as evacuation plans, fire drills, smoking regulations, draperies, decorations and the inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors.

Corrected 2023-10-10

K-0915

D · No harm found

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2023-12-28

K-0916

D · No harm found

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Corrected 2024-01-26

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-09-30

Federal penalties

2024-02-12Fine$117,712

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 335555.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in New York.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 96% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 33

Federal fines, 3 years

$117,712

More than 93% of nursing homes in the state

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

3.6

Higher than 56% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.6

Nursing staff turnover, annual

24%

Higher than 12% 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 10 and worse on 8. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	7.6%	13.7%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	6.4%	5.7%	5.1%	Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.2%	0.5%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.8%	1.2%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	23.6%	20.1%	13.5%	Worse than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.5%	3.1%	3.2%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	95.0%	91.8%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	4.7%	11.1%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	19.9%	13.2%	19.5%	Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	90.7%	95.2%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	7.9%	6.5%	4.5%	Worse than state
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	17.2%	18.6%	18.3%	Near state average
Received an antipsychotic medication	19.0%	13.7%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.84	1.67	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.61	1.29	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	85.4%	77.6%	82.3%	Better than state
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.7%	1.1%	1.5%	Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	88.4%	78.9%	80.1%	Better than state
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	17.7%	20.6%	23.4%	Better than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	4.4%	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 4 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F-0656 3 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
K-0161 3 inspections. Use approved construction type or materials.
K-0211 2 inspections. Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
K-0351 2 inspections. Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
F-0550 2 inspections. Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

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

Plainview Hospital, about 3.5 miles. CMS rating 4 of 5.
Ns/lij Hs Huntington Hospital, about 4.7 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
Chsli St Joseph Hospital, about 6.9 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Excel At Woodbury for Rehabilitation and Nursing, Woodbury, about 0.7 miles. CMS rating 5 of 5.
White Oaks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Woodbury, about 0.7 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Orchard Estate of Woodbury, Woodbury, about 2.1 miles. 7 state visits on record.
Somerset Gardens, Plainview, about 2.1 miles. 13 state visits on record.
Christian Fellowship House, Syosset, about 2.5 miles. 4 state visits on record.

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