How many nursing homes are there on Long Island?

77 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes, with about 15,898 beds, according to the federal and State data in our directory.

Where do I apply for Medicaid nursing home coverage?

Apply through the Nassau County or Suffolk County Department of Social Services. Apply as early as possible; the review of finances covers the past five years.

Where can I report a problem with a nursing home?

Call the New York State Department of Health nursing home complaint hotline at 1-888-201-4563, or the Long Term Care Ombudsman at 1-855-582-6769. Our Family Guide to New York Nursing Homes explains what to do when something goes wrong.

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