Central Island Healthcare
825 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How Central Island Healthcare Compares
Central Island Healthcare is a 202-bed for-profit nursing facility in Plainview, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (4.9%) is below the New York average of 13.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 202 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 77% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 4.9% — better than the New York average of 13.7% (64% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.8% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (43% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 4.5% — better than the New York average of 6.5% (30% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 16.6% — better than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Central Island Healthcare
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Central Island Healthcare with other nursing homes in Plainview.
What keeps Central Island Healthcare's quality measures rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Central Island Healthcare keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 4.9% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Central Island Healthcare keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.8% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Central Island Healthcare?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Central Island Healthcare?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Plainview
Plainview sits in Nassau County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 241,563 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 41.9 years
- Median household income
- $120,036
- Median home value
- $524,400
Demographics for Nassau County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Plainview.
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