Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and friendly nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 88 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
While Bayside offers engaging activities and a strong therapy team, the recent increase in reports regarding sanitation and nursing neglect is concerning. We strongly recommend that families conduct an unannounced visit to inspect the cleanliness of the rooms and observe staff-to-resident interactions before committing to this facility.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
88 reviews on Google“Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center presents a starkly polarized experience for families, with some praising the friendly staff and effective therapy programs while others report severe neglect and unsanitary conditions. While the facility is frequently described as outdated, the primary concerns involve inconsistent nursing care, cleanliness issues, and poor communication regarding patient health status. Families should be aware that experiences appear highly dependent on individual staff members and the specific wing of the facility.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and friendly nursing staff
- Effective physical therapy department
- Engaging resident activities and music programs
- Responsive to feedback when addressed directly
Concerns
- Poor facility cleanliness and sanitation including roaches and soiled linens (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Inconsistent or negligent nursing care and lack of vital sign monitoring (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
- Outdated building infrastructure and maintenance issues (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Poor communication and lack of responsiveness to family inquiries (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 91 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the 2-star CMS staffing rating, could you walk me through your current staffing model and how you ensure consistent, daily oversight for residents?
- 2I’ve read great things about your music programs and activities; could you share a sample calendar and tell me how you encourage residents to participate in these social opportunities?
- 3Could you explain your current protocols for facility sanitation and laundry services to ensure that residents' living environments remain clean and hygienic?
- 4How does your nursing team coordinate with families regarding updates on vital signs and medication management, and what is your standard turnaround time for responding to family inquiries?
- 5Since the building is older, what is your current plan for ongoing maintenance and infrastructure upgrades to ensure the facility remains comfortable and safe for residents?
- 6In the event of a medical change or emergency, what is your process for notifying the primary family contact, and how do you ensure that communication remains proactive?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The building itself is pretty rough but staff is compassionate and nice SO FAR...Also the food is good”
“Didn't give a good first impression, but after providing feedback, the staff stepped up and went beyond our expectations to provide a good experience.”
“The staff here is absolutely top notch. Clean facilities, many Activities for the guest as well as trips to restaurants, shopping and other area spots, The chef and kitchen are 5 star..the food is incredible...As well as great variety.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center has 9 federal deficiencies across 2 surveys, with all violations reportedly corrected by the facility. The most frequent issues involved resident rights, fire safety systems, and food safety protocols. While the facility addressed the March 2024 deficiencies, new problems with emergency preparedness and sprinkler systems emerged in 2025, suggesting ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.
May 15, 2025Routine2
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Mar 14, 2024Routine7
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Bayside Health and Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Benjamin Landa
49 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 4 of 54 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Bayside Manor Operating Holdings LLC
Owner · Organization
Flnho Capital Group LLC
Owner (parent company) · Organization
Fischel, Mayer
Owner (parent company)
Varghese, Mathew
Owner (parent company)
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
88 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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