The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited August 2022 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Commack, NY · Medicare-certified · 460 beds
In good standing
Non-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
5 of 5 overall
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has a 5-star overall rating, with strong quality measures and health inspection scores, but staffing is only 3 stars and reported nurse staffing (3.59 hours/resident/day) is below the federal benchmark of 4.1. It had no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5945 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 8, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5945.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.89
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.61
- Nurse aides
- 2.09
- Weekend nursing
- 3.00
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 26%
Registered nurse turnover: 24%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.9%7.6%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3.9%1.9%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.3%2.8%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.3%1.6%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
6%5.3%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13%14.3%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
7.6%12.9%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.7%14.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0.6%0.4%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.3%0.5%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
25.1%16.7%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
32.5%32.8%No change
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.9%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99%95.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—92.3%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
94.9%90.6%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide needed care and help with daily activities for residents who could not do them on their own. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 677 — 42 CFR §483.24(a)(2) — S/S: D
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 432.7 residents on an average day (94% of 460 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 37 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.