VESTAL PARK REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 1501 Route 26 South in Vestal, New York (Broome County, ZIP 13850). The facility operates with 180 certified beds and is classified under for-profit ownership as a limited liability company. It holds dual certification, accepting both Medicare and Medicaid patients. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, indicating performance that is among the lower tier nationally in this category. The staffing rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average and reflects the ratio and consistency of nursing staff relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, the highest possible score in that category, based on clinical data points such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, pressure ulcers, and other resident health outcomes. As a Medicare and Medicaid certified facility, Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center accepts residents whose care is covered under the federal Medicare program, which typically applies to short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission. The facility also participates in the Medicaid program, which provides coverage for long-term care for eligible residents who meet financial and clinical criteria established by New York State. Individuals and families seeking placement at this facility are encouraged to verify current insurance participation and bed availability directly with the facility by contacting 607-754-4105. When compared to the national average overall star rating of 3.0, Vestal Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's overall rating of 2 stars places it below average in composite performance. However, its individual domain ratings present a mixed profile. The 1-star health inspection rating represents the lowest rating tier, while the 4-star staffing rating and 5-star quality measure rating indicate areas of relative strength within the facility's performance data. Prospective residents and their families may find it useful to review each domain rating independently, as the overall star rating reflects a weighted combination of all three components. The CMS Nursing Home Compare tool provides additional detail on specific inspection findings and staffing data for this and other facilities nationwide.