LONG ISLAND STATE VETERANS HOME

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How LONG ISLAND STATE VETERANS HOME Compares

LONG ISLAND STATE VETERANS HOME is a 350-bed government-owned nursing facility in Stonybrook, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.1 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections (5 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (4.0%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 350 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 89% occupied.

By the numbers vs. New York average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.5% — better than the New York average of 13.8%.
• Falls with major injury: 4.0% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (29% higher).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.0% — worse than the New York average of 6.8%.
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 24.7% — worse than the New York average of 20.7%.

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated May 4, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

The Senior Community Around Stonybrook

Stonybrook 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 Stonybrook.

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