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Pine Forest Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare

Registered name: Pine Forest Car Center for Rehab & Healthcare

Huntington, NY · Medicare-certified · 76 beds

Needs attention
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall

Pine Forest Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare in Huntington, NY has a 1-star overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection score despite 4-star staffing and quality ratings. It reported 3.15 nurse hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $15,733 in fines over the last 24 months with a recent federal penalty.

Facility ratings

Health inspections

Staffing

3.153 hrs/resident/day

Quality measures

Last inspection: November 14, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $15,733recent federal penalty

Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.153.

Staffing detail

Registered nurses
1.00
Licensed practical nurses
0.33
Nurse aides
1.83
Weekend nursing
2.68

Hours per resident per day.

Total staff turnover: 16%
Registered nurse turnover: 18%

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

4.4%15.1%Worsening

Residents with a fall causing major injury

1.5%6%Worsening

Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)

0%4.6%Worsening

Residents with a urinary tract infection

0%1.6%Worsening

Residents who lost too much weight

0%3.3%Worsening

Residents who were physically restrained

0%0%No change

Residents needing more help with daily activities

6.6%23.4%Worsening

Residents whose ability to walk got worse

0%18.2%Worsening

Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication

18.5%11.9%Improving

Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic

0%

Residents with a long-term catheter

0%0%No change

Residents with new or worsening incontinence

12%21.5%Worsening

Residents with depressive symptoms

24.1%14.8%Improving

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

100%

Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

100%68.7%Worsening

Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine

97.1%

Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine

97.1%53.3%Worsening

What the inspectors found

The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited November 2025 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: K

The home failed to provide appropriate treatment and support for a resident with mental health, adjustment, or trauma-related needs. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.

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F-Tag 742 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: J

The home failed to promptly tell the resident, doctor, and family about changes or problems affecting the resident. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 580 — 42 CFR §483.10(g)(14) — S/S: D

The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D

The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited November 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.

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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D

Recent history

  1. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $15,733 was recorded.

  2. STAFFING

    Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.

  3. PENALTY

    A federal fine of $24,205 was recorded.

  4. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 8 health deficiencies.

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  5. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.

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  6. INSPECTION

    Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.

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Penalties & enforcement

On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $15,733 in total fines.

  • Federal fine

    Nov 14, 2025

    $15,733

Operator & ownership

Recent ownership change · Jun 1, 2024

Now operated by Pine Forest Center for Rehabilitation and Healthcare, previously Hilaire Rehab & Nursing.

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Occupancy
76.3 residents on an average day (100% of 76 beds)
Resident voice
Resident council
Medicare history
Certified for 59 years

Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.