Friedwald Center for Rehab and Nursing, L L C
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (15 vs median 6.0)
- High staff turnover (100%)
- High RN turnover (100%)
Above average in NY · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Very high staff turnover · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its physical therapy and rehab outcomes, making it a strong candidate for post-surgical recovery. However, families must be vigilant regarding basic care needs; please ask specifically about the nurse-to-patient ratio on weekends and establish a clear communication plan with the nursing supervisor to ensure your loved one's needs are met in a timely manner.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
285 reviews on Google“The Friedwald Center for Rehab and Nursing receives highly polarized feedback, with many families praising the facility for its effective rehabilitation programs and compassionate nursing staff, while others report severe neglect and staffing shortages. While many reviewers highlight successful recoveries and a clean, welcoming environment, a persistent minority of families describe long wait times for basic assistance, poor communication, and hygiene concerns. Prospective families should weigh the facility's strong reputation for physical therapy against the recurring reports of unresponsive care during off-hours.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
- Warm, attentive, and professional nursing staff
- Clean, well-maintained facility
- Strong administrative responsiveness to concerns
Concerns
- Severe understaffing leading to long wait times for assistance (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
- Unresponsive or rude staff members (mentioned by 6 reviewers)
- Hygiene issues, specifically odors of urine (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
- Poor communication and medication management errors (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 213 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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Questions for Your Tour
- 1Given the facility's strong reputation for physical and occupational therapy, how do you integrate those sessions into a resident's daily routine to ensure they stay active and engaged?
- 2I noticed the facility is quite large with 180 residents; what specific protocols do you have in place to ensure that call bells are answered promptly during peak hours?
- 3How does your nursing team coordinate with families to ensure medication management is accurate and that we are kept in the loop regarding any changes?
- 4I appreciate that the administration is active in responding to feedback; what is the best way for us to communicate any concerns or observations directly to leadership once our loved one is settled?
- 5To ensure a comfortable living environment, what is your daily process for maintaining room hygiene and addressing cleanliness concerns as they arise?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency or a sudden change in health status, what is your standard procedure for notifying family members and coordinating with local hospitals?
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Key Review Excerpts
“Cannot say enough about the work of the wonderful rehab therapists (especially Jon, Alisha and Darven) who brought me back from absolute distraught to leaving on a walker.”
“My 87 year old Dad has been rehabbing at this amazing facility for two weeks after a dangerous fall. Thanks to the twice daily PT, he is back to walking and climbing stairs.”
“They are incredibly shorted staff!!!! My mother signals for assistance and waits at least 45 minutes. I am afraid, she will stop breathing before someone attends to her needs.”
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
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
This facility has serious ongoing problems with families filing multiple complaints that remain uncorrected, most recently in December 2025 involving care planning and resident assessments with no correction plan in place. The primary recurring issues span care planning, fire safety systems, and resident rights protections. While most building and safety violations from previous years were eventually corrected, the recent complaint-triggered deficiencies about fundamental care planning and daily assistance suggest persistent quality problems that warrant careful consideration before placement.
Dec 10, 2025Complaint4
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Aug 23, 2024Complaint3
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.
Jul 16, 2024Routine15
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Protect a residents' right to refuse some types of non-requested transfers within the nursing home.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures including evacuation.
Jul 16, 2024Complaint4
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Jul 14, 2021Routine16
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Electrical Deficiencies
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Nov 6, 2019Routine12
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Electrical Deficiencies
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Friedwald Center for Rehab and Nursing, L L C
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Winet, Barry
Owner
Key personnel
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