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FULTON COMMONS CARE CENTER INC

60 MERRICK AVENUE, EAST MEADOW, NY 11554
Score: 45 / 100

CMS data shows Fulton Commons Care Center Inc earning a D grade with a score of 45/100, placing it below most facilities in New York. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at Fulton Commons Care Center Inc is near the national average, with 3.75 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 19 deficiencies at Fulton Commons Care Center Inc. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 3.75 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.48 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.76 0.7 Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.51 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.59 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.34 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

19
Total Deficiencies
Dec 22, 2024
Most Recent Inspection
🟠 19 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0725 Severity E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    Dec 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
  • Tag 0553 Severity D
    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
    Dec 22, 2024 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0660 Severity D
    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    Dec 22, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0685 Severity D
    Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
    Dec 22, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0710 Severity D
    Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
    Dec 22, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 7.9% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.7% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 28.0% 14.5% Worse
Urinary tract infections 0.1% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 16.4% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 5.0% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 11.6% 45.0% Better

⚠️ Penalties & Fines

1 penalty recorded by CMS

Total fines: $8,278

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 45 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)
  • Penalty deductions: -5 pts
  • Fine deductions: -0 pts

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
280
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
No
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Dec 22, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7