Oceanview Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (1/5 stars)
- Low staffing rating (1/5 stars)
- Above-median deficiencies (10 vs median 6.0)
Bottom 25% in NY · Below recommended RN staffing · Significantly below average staffing · No penalties on record
What this means for your family
Oceanview is highly regarded for its compassionate staff and effective rehab programs, making it a strong contender for many families. However, given the recent reports regarding cleanliness and staffing levels, we strongly advise you to conduct an unannounced visit during a weekend or evening to observe the facility's environment and response times firsthand.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
105 reviews on Google“Oceanview Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center receives high praise for its compassionate, attentive staff and clean environment, with many families reporting positive experiences for their loved ones. However, a minority of reviewers raise serious concerns regarding cleanliness, staffing levels, and the need for more frequent medical and social work support. Families should weigh the strong reports of personalized care against these specific complaints about facility maintenance and staffing availability.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, attentive nursing and support staff
- Clean and well-maintained facility
- Effective physical and occupational therapy programs
- Welcoming and family-oriented atmosphere
Concerns
- Understaffing leading to neglected patient needs (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
- Sanitation issues, specifically roaches and urine odors (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Insufficient frequency of social work, medical, or therapy services (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 107 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1With the current staffing levels, how does your team ensure that residents receive timely assistance with daily needs like hygiene and call-light response?
- 2I’ve read positive feedback about your therapy programs; how do you ensure these services remain consistent and frequent for residents throughout their stay?
- 3Could you walk me through your current protocols for maintaining cleanliness and pest control, as this is a top priority for our family?
- 4Given the recent CMS staffing ratings, what specific steps is the facility taking to recruit and retain enough staff to provide dedicated care for all 102 residents?
- 5What is your process for managing medical emergencies, and how quickly can a resident be transferred to a hospital if their condition changes suddenly?
- 6We love the warm, family-oriented atmosphere mentioned by many, so could you tell us more about the daily social activities available to keep residents engaged?
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Key Review Excerpts
“My mom has been at Oceanveiw rehab from December 2 2024 and just came home on May 1st 2025. I have to say I was a little skeptical and nervous at first, but it was the best decision I've made for my mom so far we are going through this horrible disease dementia.”
“My stay at Oceanview was brief because I needed a different sort of facility, but I cannot speak highly enough about the kindness and caring of the staff. They went above and beyond to accommodatete me, especially since I arrived during the passover holiday and I had specific dietary needs.”
“The staff have been very kind and helpful to my dad. They also help me feel comfortable in asking questions and give me detailed answers.”
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 on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
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
Oceanview has a concerning pattern of 35 deficiencies across recent surveys, including families filing complaints about medication errors and resident protection. The most recurring issues involve nursing staffing levels, food safety and nutrition, and safety violations like fire protection systems. While all deficiencies show correction dates, problems with staffing and safety systems persist across multiple surveys, suggesting ongoing operational challenges families should investigate during visits.
Mar 12, 2025Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Mar 7, 2025Routine10
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.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
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
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Administration Deficiencies
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Nov 2, 2023Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Oct 11, 2023Routine11
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with 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.
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 safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Oct 11, 2023Complaint2
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jun 18, 2021Routine10
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Oceanview Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center
for profit
Ownership & Management
Owners
Louis Wolcowitz Estate
Owner · Organization
Wolcowitz, Pia
Owner
Wolcowitz, Aron
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Wolcowitz, Elias
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Wolcowitz, Moshe
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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References & Resources
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