EGER HEALTH CARE AND REHABILITATION CENTER

Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center is a non-profit, corporation-owned skilled nursing facility located at 140 Meisner Avenue in Staten Island, New York (Richmond County), ZIP code 10306. The facility operates with 378 certified beds and holds dual certification for both Medicare and Medicaid. It can be reached by phone at (718) 979-1800. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 representing the highest performance relative to national benchmarks. Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. The facility's health inspection rating stands at 3 stars, placing it at the national average for that category. The staffing rating is also 3 stars, again consistent with the national average. The quality measure rating, which reflects clinical outcomes across a range of resident health indicators, is 5 stars, the highest possible rating and notably above the national average. Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. As a dually certified facility, it is able to serve residents who rely on federal Medicare coverage, including short-term rehabilitation stays following a hospitalization, as well as residents who qualify for Medicaid-funded long-term care. Individuals and families seeking specific information about private pay options, insurance coverage, or financial assistance programs are encouraged to contact the facility directly. When compared to national averages, Eger Health Care and Rehabilitation Center presents a mixed but generally favorable profile. Its overall 4-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection and staffing ratings, each at 3 stars, align with national norms rather than exceeding them. The quality measure rating of 5 stars is a significant distinction, as it reflects the facility's performance on standardized clinical outcome metrics at the highest tier nationally. This combination of ratings positions the facility above the national average overall, with particular strength in the quality measure domain. Prospective residents and their families are advised to review all available CMS data, conduct facility visits, and consult with healthcare professionals when evaluating long-term care options.