Island Nursing and Rehab Center
5537 Expressway Drive North, Holtsville, NY 11742
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
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 Island Nursing and Rehab Center Compares
Island Nursing and Rehab Center is a 120-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Holtsville, 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 health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.0%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 93% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.2% — better than the New York average of 13.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.0% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (93% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.4% — better than the New York average of 6.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 25.3% — worse 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 Island Nursing and Rehab Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Island Nursing and Rehab Center with other nursing homes in Holtsville.
What keeps Island Nursing and Rehab Center's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Island Nursing and Rehab Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.2% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is Island Nursing and Rehab Center doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.0% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Island Nursing and Rehab Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 93% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Island Nursing and Rehab Center?
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 Island Nursing and Rehab Center?
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 Holtsville
Holtsville sits in Suffolk County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.9% 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+
- 250,684 (16.9%)
- Median age
- 41.7 years
- Median household income
- $105,362
- Median home value
- $413,900
Demographics for Suffolk County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Holtsville.
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