Fulton Commons Care Center Inc
East Meadow, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335831) · 280 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,401
Phone: (516) 222-9300 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fulton Commons Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Fulton Commons Care Center reports 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 21.6% and a CMS staffing rating of 3 stars.
Fulton Commons Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,401.00 and 0 payment denials, according to CMS data. No abuse icon or Special Focus status is listed for this facility in the available data.
About this facility
Fulton Commons Care Center Inc is a for-profit nursing home in East Meadow, Nassau County, New York, certified for 280 beds with an average of 271.6 residents. The facility has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since November 14, 2001, and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Fulton Commons holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.83 per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 21.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,401.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. There is no abuse icon or Special Focus status listed in the provided data for this facility.
Fulton Commons is part of The Grand Healthcare chain, which operates 16 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 1.8 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so ratings reflect the current operator.
Data source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fulton Commons has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Fulton Commons accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.83 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.47 RN hours, with a 21.6% nursing turnover rate and a 3-star CMS staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,401.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fulton Commons is certified for 280 beds with an average daily census of 271.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of The Grand Healthcare chain, which includes 16 facilities with an average chain rating of 1.8 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 14, 2001.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measure (QM) performance; Fulton Commons scores 2, 2, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at (516) 222-9300 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (516) 222-9300 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335831?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.