St Catherine of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation C

Name: St Catherine of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation C
Address: 52 Route 25A, Smithtown, NY, 11787, US
Telephone: 6318623900

52 Route 25a, Smithtown, NY 11787 · Suffolk County · 240 certified beds · avg 218 residents/day · certified since Mar 1, 2000

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$64,496

Fines, last 3 years

3.60

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: 3/5

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.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Mar 22, 2024 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint

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.

Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: May 4, 2024 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

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
Aug 18, 2025	E · Potential for harm, 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.
Aug 18, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition.
Aug 18, 2025	E · Potential for harm, 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.
Aug 18, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards.
Aug 18, 2025	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.
Mar 22, 2024	▲ G · Actual 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
Mar 22, 2024	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. · from a complaint
Mar 22, 2024	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. · from a complaint
Mar 22, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
May 16, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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 16, 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.
May 16, 2022	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 16, 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 (4 → 5).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2022	4	0	E
2024	4	1	G ▲
2025	5	0	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)

1 fine totaling $64,496.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Mar 22, 2024	Fine	$64,496

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)	3.60	3.58	3.95	top 40% in New York; bottom 42% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.66	0.68	0.69	top 37% in New York; top 41% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.22	3.13	3.50	top 37% in New York; bottom 43% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.40	0.48	0.48	top 41% in New York; top 49% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	28.0	40.3	45.8	top 23% in New York; top 11% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	27.5	39.8	42.9	top 24% in New York; top 25% 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 3.88, RN 0.71, weekend 3.47. Staffing rating: 4/5.

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: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Who owns this facility

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Celiberti, Douglas	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2013
Chowske, John	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	03/02/2015
Chowske, John	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	03/02/2015
Christman, Thomas	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2017
Dagher, Peter	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
Haight, John	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2011
Hoffman, Jennifer	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2013
Lambert, Michael	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
McCarthy, Justin	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
O'Brien, John	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
Pietrowski, Stephen	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2014
Verzi, Dennis	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2011
Verzi, Dennis	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2011
Verzi, Dennis	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/01/2011

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"How soon after admission is a full assessment completed, and how are the findings shared with the family?"
"How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
"How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
"How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"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
Brookside Multicare Nursing Center	0.1 mi	Smithtown, NY	★★★★★	4/5
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care	1.8 mi	Smithtown, NY	★★☆☆☆	3/5
The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at	2.0 mi	Nesconset, NY	★★★★★	4/5
St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center	3.3 mi	St James, NY	★★★★☆	3/5
Luxor Nursing & Rehabilitation at Mills Pond	3.3 mi	St James, NY	★★★★★	4/5
St Johnland Nursing Center	3.8 mi	Kings Park, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5	abuse
Ross Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation	5.5 mi	Brentwood, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
Long Island State Veterans Home	5.7 mi	Stonybrook, NY	★★★★★	5/5
Gurwin Jewish Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	5.7 mi	Commack, NY	★★★★★	4/5
Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing	6.3 mi	Brentwood, NY	★★★★★	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335821.

The Care File

Visit checklist — St Catherine of Siena Nursing and Rehabilitation C

52 Route 25a, Smithtown, NY 11787 · 6318623900

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $64,496

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Mar 22, 2024 (F-0600, Actual 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.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "How soon after admission is a full assessment completed, and how are the findings shared with the family?"
☐ "How do you track that every resident's quarterly assessment happens on time?"
☐ "How do you make sure resident assessments are completed and submitted to the state on time?"
☐ "How do you keep residents' medical records accurate, complete, and secure?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "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 335821 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)