Excel at Woodbury for Rehabilitation and Nursing,
8533 Jericho Tpke, Woodbury, NY 11797 · Nassau County · 123 certified beds · avg 112 residents/day · certified since Apr 19, 1968
Part of chain: PARAGON HEALTHNET (11 facilities, chain avg rating 4.5★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★★★★5/5 · CMS overall rating: 5/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
All citations in the current public record (13)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jul 22, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Jul 22, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
| Jul 22, 2025 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not fully assess residents on time — a complete assessment of health, abilities, and needs is required when a resident is first admitted and at least once every 12 months after that. |
| Jul 22, 2025 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not enter each resident's assessment information into the required format and send it to the state within 7 days of completing the assessment, as the rules require. |
| Apr 23, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Apr 23, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Apr 23, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. |
| Sep 22, 2022 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. |
| Sep 22, 2022 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests. |
| Sep 22, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. |
| Sep 22, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. |
| Sep 22, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Sep 22, 2022 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (3 → 4).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 6 | 0 | E |
| 2024 | 3 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 4 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 3.14 | 3.58 | 3.95 | bottom 34% in New York; bottom 19% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.60 | 0.68 | 0.69 | top 44% in New York; top 48% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.74 | 3.13 | 3.50 | bottom 33% in New York; bottom 18% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.41 | 0.48 | 0.48 | top 39% in New York; top 46% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 22.8 | 40.3 | 45.8 | top 10% in New York; top 5% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 40.9 | 39.8 | 42.9 | bottom 43% in New York; top 49% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.96, RN 0.76, weekend 3.45. Staffing rating: 3/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Limited Liability company
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laufer, Issac | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 50% | 08/20/2013 |
| Lebowitz, Chaim | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 25% | 08/20/2013 |
| Lebowitz, Max | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 25% | 08/20/2013 |
| Woodbury Real Estate Holding Co LLC | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2012 |
| Altman, Stacey | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Altman, Stacey | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2025 |
| Flanagan, Brenainn | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/01/2021 |
| Flanagan, Brenainn | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/11/2025 |
| Laufer, Issac | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2012 |
| Laufer, Issac | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2012 |
| Lebowitz, Aniko | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2025 |
| Lebowitz, Chaim | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2012 |
| Lebowitz, Chaim | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2012 |
| Lebowitz, Dina | Individual | Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/31/2025 |
| Lebowitz, Max | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2012 |
| Lebowitz, Max | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2012 |
| Polimeni, Lisa | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2024 |
| Woodbury Real Estate Holding Co LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2012 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "How soon after admission is a full assessment completed, and how are the findings shared with the family?"
- "How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
- "How is pest control handled here, and when was the last treatment or inspection?"
- "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| White Oaks Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 0.1 mi | Woodbury, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 0.7 mi | Woodbury, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Central Island Healthcare | 3.2 mi | Plainview, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitat | 3.2 mi | Melville, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center | 3.6 mi | Huntington Station, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Pine Forest Car Center for Rehab & Healthcare | 4.3 mi | Huntington, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Carillon Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 4.6 mi | Huntington, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Daleview Care Center | 6.2 mi | East Farmingdale, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | 8.4 mi | Commack, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Fulton Commons Care Center INC | 9.0 mi | East Meadow, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Emerge Nursing and Rehabilitation at Glen Cove | 9.3 mi | Glen Cove, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | 9.3 mi | Glen Cove, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335231.