Sands Point Center for Health and Rehabilitation

Name: Sands Point Center for Health and Rehabilitation
Address: 1440 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY, 11050, US
Telephone: 5167199400

1440 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050 · Nassau County · 180 certified beds · avg 146 residents/day · certified since Jul 1, 1971

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

2.71

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

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 (16)

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
Mar 13, 2026	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care.
Mar 13, 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.
Mar 13, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Mar 13, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Mar 13, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
Mar 13, 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.
Mar 13, 2026	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.
May 30, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · from a complaint
May 30, 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.
May 30, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
May 30, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
May 30, 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.
May 30, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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 30, 2024	C · Minimal risk, facility-wide	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.
Aug 31, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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.
Aug 31, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (7 → 7).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	2	E
2024	7	E
2026	7	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)	2.71	3.58	3.95	bottom 9% in New York; bottom 6% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.78	0.68	0.69	top 23% in New York; top 29% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.30	3.13	3.50	bottom 5% in New York; bottom 5% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.67	0.48	0.48	top 17% in New York; top 18% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	26.1	40.3	45.8	top 17% in New York; top 8% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	23.7	39.8	42.9	top 17% in New York; top 20% 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 3.83, RN 1.10, weekend 3.25. 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: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Partnership

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
		Ownership Data Not Available

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"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?"

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The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing at Great Neck	3.9 mi	Great Neck, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Sunharbor Manor	4.0 mi	Roslyn Heights, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Emerge Nursing and Rehabilitation at Glen Cove	4.2 mi	Glen Cove, NY	★★★★★	5/5
Glen Cove Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation	4.2 mi	Glen Cove, NY	★★★★☆	3/5
Glengariff Health Care Center	4.2 mi	Glen Cove, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
Northwell Health Stern Family Center for Rehabilit	4.5 mi	Manhasset, NY	★★★★★	3/5
Highfield Gardens Care Center of Great Neck	4.7 mi	Great Neck, NY	★★★★☆	3/5
Little Neck Care Center	5.8 mi	Little Neck, NY	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care & Rehab	6.0 mi	New Hyde Park, NY	★★★★★	5/5
United Hebrew Geriatric Center	6.1 mi	New Rochelle, NY	★★★★★	4/5
Bayberry Nursing Home	6.2 mi	New Rochelle, NY	★★★★☆	4/5
Glen Island Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation	6.2 mi	New Rochelle, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335022.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Sands Point Center for Health and Rehabilitation

1440 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050 · 5167199400

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

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Who completes resident assessments here, and how do you check them for accuracy?"
☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "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 335022 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)