Long Island State Veterans Home
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise compassionate and attentive nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 171 Google reviews
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What this means for your family
This facility is an exceptional choice for veterans, particularly for those needing rehabilitation or long-term memory care, due to its highly praised clinical staff and clean environment. While the facility has a history of excellence, families should feel confident in the current high standards of care, but may wish to ask about their current protocols for infectious disease management to address historical concerns.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
171 reviews on Google“Families considering this facility can expect an exceptionally high standard of care, with many reviewers describing the staff as treating residents like family. The facility is frequently praised for its cleanliness, professional medical management, and robust rehabilitation and activity programs. While the vast majority of feedback is glowing, one critical review from 2021 raised severe concerns regarding COVID-19 protocols during the pandemic.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
- Immaculate and well-maintained facility
- Excellent rehabilitation (PT/OT) services
- Engaging social activities and programs
- Professional and transparent administration
Concerns
- Historical concerns regarding COVID-19 safety protocols
- Inconsistency in communication with certain staff members
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 173 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With such a high rating for your nursing and staffing, how do you ensure that level of attentive care remains consistent across all shifts?
- 2We've heard wonderful things about how well-maintained the facility is; could you show us some of the common areas and how they are kept clean?
- 3What kind of social activities or daily programs are available to keep residents engaged and connected with one another?
- 4Since your rehabilitation services are highly regarded, could you explain how the PT and OT teams work with residents to meet their specific recovery goals?
- 5How does the administration handle communication with families to ensure we are always kept in the loop regarding our loved one's care?
- 6In the event of a medical emergency or a change in health status during the night, what are your protocols for immediate care and family notification?
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Key Review Excerpts
“I couldn’t ask for a better place for my grandfather to be. Stony brook veterans home has the most wonderful, caring and attentive staff. It is always as clean as can be, and he loves the meals.”
“The facility itself is immaculate and odor free. I would highly recommend this facility for your loved ones as I don’t be”
“The staff is '10' star. From the Medical Professionals to the Unit coordinator to the CNA’s my hu”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.
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 on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows a concerning pattern with recurring issues across multiple surveys in care planning, heating/ventilation systems, and abuse prevention protocols. Most significantly, care planning deficiencies have appeared in all three surveys (2021, 2023, and 2025), suggesting persistent problems with developing complete resident care plans. The facility also had serious abuse prevention violations in 2021 and ongoing heating system issues, with one receiving only a waiver rather than full correction. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the repeated care planning problems indicate systemic challenges that families should carefully consider.
Mar 11, 2025Routine3
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Sep 1, 2023Routine2
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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.
Jul 1, 2021Routine11
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly install and monitor supervisory attachments on automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
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.
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.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Long Island State Veterans Home
government
Chain Affiliation
State of New York Comptroller's Office
6 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 4.7/5 · Rank 4 of 6 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
State of New York Comptrollers Office
Owner · Organization
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
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