Nursing home in Woodbury, Nassau County
Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
378 Syosset Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY 11797 · (516) 921-3900
1 federal penalty on record · $117,712 in fines
2 immediate jeopardy citations
Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 606-bed nursing home at 378 Syosset Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY 11797. By certified bed count, it is the largest nursing home in Nassau County, though federal data show it has recently averaged about 278 residents per day. Medicare currently rates the facility 1 out of 5 stars overall and 1 of 5 on health inspections. Inspectors cited the facility at the "immediate jeopardy" level twice in early 2024, and the federal government imposed a $117,712 fine in February 2024. Federal data also report nursing staff turnover of 44.7% and registered nurse turnover of 54.4%.
Medicare star ratings
Overall Medicare rating
1 / 5
Medicare's summary rating combining inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Health inspection rating
1 / 5
Based on findings from state health inspections and complaint investigations.
Staffing rating
3 / 5
Based on reported nurse and aide staffing hours per resident.
Quality measures rating
4 / 5
Based on resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospitalizations.
Staffing
- Total nurse hours per resident per day
- 3.49
- RN hours per resident per day
- 0.67
- Nursing staff turnover
- 44.7%
- RN turnover
- 54.4%
Staffing hours are self-reported payroll data published by CMS. Ask the facility about current staffing, including weekends.
Facility facts
- Address
- 378 Syosset Woodbury Road, Woodbury, NY 11797
- County
- Nassau
- Phone
- (516) 921-3900
- Certified beds
- 606
- Average residents per day
- 278
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Cold Spring Acquisition LLC
- Chain affiliation
- None reported
- In Medicare/Medicaid since
- 1977
- CMS Certification Number (CCN)
- 335555
- Most recent standard inspection
- October 23, 2024
Location and getting there
Woodbury Heights Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located at 378 Syosset Woodbury Road in Woodbury, Nassau County, on Long Island (ZIP 11797). The nearest Long Island Rail Road station is Cold Spring Harbor on the Port Jefferson Branch, about 1.2 miles away. The nearest hospital is Syosset Hospital, about 2.3 miles away. Distances are straight-line estimates; confirm travel routes before visiting.
Open in Google MapsInspection record
- Inspections on record
- 7
- Total health citations
- 46
- Serious citations (harm or immediate jeopardy)
- 4
- Immediate jeopardy citations
- 2
Serious citations
Citations where inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; most recent March 29, 2024.
| Date | Federal tag | What inspectors cited | Severity | Complaint? |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 29, 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals | Immediate jeopardy (isolated) | Yes |
| March 4, 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents | Immediate jeopardy (isolated) | Yes |
| August 10, 2023 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing | Actual harm (isolated) | Yes |
| August 10, 2023 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services | Actual harm (isolated) | No |
Inspection history
| Inspection date | Type | Citations | Most serious finding | Official report |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2024 | Standard health inspection | 14 | Potential for harm (pattern) | View CMS report |
| May 16, 2024 | Complaint investigation | 1 | Potential for harm (isolated) | View CMS report |
| March 29, 2024 | Complaint investigation | 1 | Immediate jeopardy (isolated) | View CMS report |
| March 4, 2024 | Complaint investigation | 2 | Immediate jeopardy (isolated) | View CMS report |
| February 12, 2024 | Complaint investigation | 1 | Potential for harm (isolated) | View CMS report |
| August 10, 2023 | Standard health inspection | 20 | Actual harm (isolated) | View CMS report |
| May 24, 2021 | Standard health inspection | 7 | Potential for harm (isolated) | View CMS report |
Understanding these citations
Inspectors cited this facility for serious deficiencies involving pressure injuries or infection control; accident hazards, supervision or falls. These guides from Leitner Warywoda PLLC, the New York law firm that sponsors this site, explain what these problems look like and what families can do:
Federal penalties
- Federal penalties
- 1
- Fines
- 1
- Total fines
- $117,712
- Payment denials
- 0
- Most recent penalty
- February 12, 2024
| Date | Penalty | Amount / Duration |
|---|---|---|
| February 12, 2024 | Civil money penalty | $117,712 |
Penalty data last updated September 1, 2026.
Complaints to the New York State Department of Health
- Complaints received
- 194
- Complaints per 100 beds
- 48.7
- Statewide average per 100 beds
- 57.1
- On-site complaint inspections
- 64
NYS DOH complaint data through July 31, 2026.
Owners and managers reported to CMS
| Name | Role reported to CMS |
|---|---|
| Rochel David | Direct owner (5% or greater) — 13% (since 07/08/2014); Corporate officer (since 07/08/2014) |
| Esther Farkowitz | Direct owner (5% or greater) — 25% (since 07/08/2014); Corporate officer (since 07/08/2014) |
| Leah Friedman | Direct owner (5% or greater) — 13% (since 07/08/2014); Corporate officer (since 07/08/2014) |
| Joel Leifer | Direct owner (5% or greater) — 25% (since 07/08/2014); Corporate officer (since 07/08/2014) |
| Avi Philipson | Direct owner (5% or greater) — 24% (since 07/08/2014); Corporate officer (since 07/08/2014) |
| Josef Simpser | Operational/managerial control (since 11/01/2021) |
Official reports and records
These links open official and independent records for CCN 335555. Read several inspections, not only the most recent, to see whether problems repeat.