APEX REHABILITATION & CARE CENTER

Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center is a long-term care and rehabilitation facility located at 78 Birchwood Dr in Huntington Station, New York (ZIP 11746), within Suffolk County. The facility operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 195 certified beds. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component categories: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average and reflects findings from recent standard and complaint inspections conducted by state surveyors. The staffing rating stands at 4 out of 5, indicating staffing levels above the national average when adjusted for resident acuity. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score, reflecting performance on clinical outcome indicators such as rates of hospital readmissions, resident mobility, and medication management. Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation services following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to specific eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria in the state of New York. Prospective residents and their families are advised to contact the facility directly at (631) 423-3200 to confirm current availability, private pay rates, and any additional payment options that may be accepted. When compared to national benchmarks, Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center presents a mixed performance profile. Its overall 3-star rating matches the national average, while its 5-star quality measure rating places it among the highest-performing facilities in that category nationally. The 4-star staffing rating also exceeds the national average, suggesting a relatively favorable staff-to-resident ratio. However, the 2-star health inspection rating indicates a higher-than-average number or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspections, which may be a relevant consideration when evaluating care environments. Individuals researching care options in the Huntington Station area may find it useful to review the full inspection reports available through the CMS Care Compare database for additional detail on specific findings.