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CMS Nursing Home Compare · March 2026

Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

1146 Woodcrest Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901

Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, a 181-bed for profit - corporation nursing facility in Riverhead, NY, holds a 5-star CMS overall rating - well above the 3.0-star national average, with nurse staffing above the national norm. No recent finding reached the actual-harm level.

CMS combines health inspections, nurse-staffing levels, and clinical quality measures into the overall star rating, read the components below; they often tell a sharper story than the headline.

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5 / 5
Much above average · CMS overall · nat'l 3.0
4.00
About average · nurse hrs/day · nat'l 3.89
10
Inspection findings
$0
Federal penalties (0)

Health Inspection

4/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
335254
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
181
Residents
111
In Hospital
No
County
Suffolk
Last Inspection
Sep 18, 2024

Staffing Data

How the 4.00 total nursing hours per resident-day are staffed:

RN Hours
0.61 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.22
CNA Hours
2.17
Total Nursing Hours
4.00 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.19
Nursing Turnover
41.5%
RN Turnover
27.8%

What the CMS Record Reveals About Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation operates 181 certified beds in Riverhead, NY with approximately 111 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars (health inspection 4★ · staffing 3★ · quality 5★).

The inspection file contains 10 deficiency records from recent surveys, all falling in the no-harm or minimal-harm bands of the CMS scope-and-severity grid. CMS has not levied any fines or payment denials against this facility. Per resident day, this facility reports 4.00 total nursing hours (national average 3.89) and 0.61 RN hours.

Classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation falls into a category where comparative context matters. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 41.5%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams.

Why sub-scores and the CMS methodology matter

The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results, staffing levels, and quality measures. Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone, a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes, ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. The staffing metric in particular is the one most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report, the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (10 most recent)

E - Pattern - Minimal harm Sep 18, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 4, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Sep 18, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Nov 4, 2024

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2023 Tag: 0695

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2023 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2023 Tag: 0760

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2023 Tag: 0697

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2023 Tag: 0638

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2023

F - Widespread - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2023 Tag: 0636

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 6, 2023

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 24, 2020 Tag: 0684

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2020

D - Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 24, 2020 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2020

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 14.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 4.9% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 10.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 4.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 11.7% Yes
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 4.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 17.7% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 17.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 98.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 13.6% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 99.7% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 99.4% No

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (4★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation reports 4.00 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.61 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 41.5%.
How many beds does Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation have?
Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has 181 certified beds with approximately 111 residents. The facility is located at 1146 Woodcrest Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901.
Does Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has 10 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Most deficiencies are classified as no harm or minimal harm.
Has Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation received any fines or penalties?
No, Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is classified as "For profit - Corporation" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation was on Sep 18, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation?
Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.
Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare provider data (data.cms.gov). See our methodology for how this page is compiled. Ratings, staffing, health-inspection deficiency, and Civil Money Penalty records are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services under a public-domain (CC0) license.

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