Fulton Commons Care Center Inc
60 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY 11554
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
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Quality Measures
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How Fulton Commons Care Center Inc Compares
Fulton Commons Care Center Inc is a 280-bed for-profit nursing facility in East Meadow, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (28.6%) is above the New York average of 13.7% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 280 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 28.6% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (109% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 1.4% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (56% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.4% — worse than the New York average of 6.5% (28% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.9% — worse than the New York average of 20.5% (26% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Fulton Commons Care Center Inc
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Fulton Commons Care Center Inc with other nursing homes in East Meadow.
How is Fulton Commons Care Center Inc addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is Fulton Commons Care Center Inc doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 28.6% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Fulton Commons Care Center Inc keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.4% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Fulton Commons Care Center Inc maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 280 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Fulton Commons Care Center Inc?
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 Fulton Commons Care Center Inc?
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 East Meadow
East Meadow 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 East Meadow.
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