Meadowbrook Care Center

Name: Meadowbrook Care Center
Address: 320 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY, 11520, US
Telephone: 5163778200

320 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520 · Nassau County · 280 certified beds · avg 265 residents/day · certified since Jul 2, 1996

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.08

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · 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 (12)

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
May 20, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
May 20, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
May 20, 2026	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.
May 20, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide timely, approved x-ray services or have an agreement with an approved provider to supply them. · from a complaint
Jul 29, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Jul 29, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment of what staff, supplies, and resources it needs to care for its residents properly — during everyday operations, nights, weekends, and emergencies.
Jul 29, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Jul 29, 2024	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.
Nov 14, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections.
Nov 14, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation.
Nov 14, 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.
Nov 14, 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.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (4 → 3).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	4	E
2024	4	D
2026	4	E

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)	3.08	3.58	3.95	bottom 30% in New York; bottom 17% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.58	0.68	0.69	top 47% in New York; bottom 49% 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)	0.38	0.48	0.48	top 47% in New York; bottom 48% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	22.1	40.3	45.8	top 8% in New York; top 4% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	29.6	39.8	42.9	top 29% in New York; top 29% 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 3.70, RN 0.70, weekend 3.29. 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 - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Berkowitz, Dov	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/11/1994
Fried, Golda	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2005
Friedman, Ari	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	08/11/1994
Friedman, Ellen	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2005
Goldberg, Ayelet	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2021
Kreiger, Betty	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2001
Mermelstein, Elisa	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2005
Neuman, William	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	06/24/1996
Ostrow, Ashira	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	12/31/2021
Pelman, Jonathan	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
Pelman, Simon	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	12/07/2007
The Estate of Norman Rabenstein	Organization	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	11/13/2017
Wiederkerh, Chephzibah	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	11/13/2017
Zakheim, Suzanne	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2019
Zimmerman, Susan	Individual	Direct Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	03/19/2024
Berkowitz, Dov	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	07/03/2025
Diamond, Gilad	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	02/01/2024
Diamond, Gilad	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/17/2025
Fried, Golda	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2005
Fried, Golda	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/27/2020

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"If a resident needs an x-ray, how is it done and how long does it usually take?"
"How do you decide you have enough staff and resources for your resident population, including nights and weekends?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
"How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
"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)

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South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	0.2 mi	Freeport, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U	1.9 mi	Oceanside, NY	★★★★★	5/5
Oceanside Care Center INC	2.6 mi	Oceanside, NY	★★★★★	4/5
Rockville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center,	3.0 mi	Rockville Center, NY	★★★★★	4/5
The Grand Pavilion for Rehab & Nursing at Rockvill	3.0 mi	Rockville Centre, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility	3.1 mi	Uniondale, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Mayfair Care Center	3.4 mi	Hempstead, NY	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing	3.8 mi	Lunbrook, NY	★★★★★	4/5
Belair Care Center INC	3.9 mi	Bellmore, NY	★★★★★	4/5
Hempstead Park Nursing Home	4.0 mi	Hempstead, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Nassau Rehabilitation & Nursing Center	4.2 mi	Hempstead, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Townhouse Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing	4.3 mi	Uniondale, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335796.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Meadowbrook Care Center

320 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520 · 5163778200

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 5/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How does your pharmacist review residents' medications, and how quickly can you fill new or urgent prescriptions?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "If a resident needs an x-ray, how is it done and how long does it usually take?"
☐ "How do you decide you have enough staff and resources for your resident population, including nights and weekends?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
☐ "How do you care for residents with incontinence or catheters, and what do you do to prevent urinary tract infections?"
☐ "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?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 335796 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)