ST JAMES REHABILITATION & HEALTHCARE CENTER

St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located at 275 Moriches Road in St James, New York (Suffolk County), ZIP code 11780. The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a Limited Liability Company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 230 certified beds, placing it among the larger skilled nursing facilities in the region. The facility holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are calculated using data from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures, each of which is evaluated independently. The health inspection rating for this facility is 3 stars, indicating performance at approximately the national average in that category. The staffing rating is 2 stars, which falls below the national average and reflects the reported staffing levels relative to resident census and acuity. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, the highest available, indicating that this facility's reported clinical quality outcomes rank among the top performers nationally in that category. St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources. This dual certification means the facility may serve short-term rehabilitation patients covered under Medicare Part A, as well as long-term residents whose care is funded through Medicaid. Individuals and families seeking placement should verify current bed availability, private pay rates, and accepted insurance plans directly with the facility by contacting the admissions office at (631) 862-8000. When compared against the national average overall rating of 3.0 stars, St James Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center's overall 4-star rating indicates above-average composite performance as assessed by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services. However, the individual component ratings vary considerably. The quality measure component at 5 stars represents the strongest area of performance, while the staffing component at 2 stars represents a area that falls below national norms. The health inspection component at 3 stars is consistent with national averages. These component ratings are updated periodically by CMS and reflect data collected during the applicable reporting periods. Prospective residents and their families are encouraged to review the most current CMS Nursing Home Care Compare data for the latest inspection reports, staffing details, and quality measure information.