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Surge Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC
49 Oakcrest Ave, Middle Island, NY 119536319248820164 certified beds · 142 residentsFor profit - Limited Liability companyMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2022
Deficiencies
14
● 0● 13● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$70,480
1 fine
Last survey
2025-12-22
Standard
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 1
Staffing 3
Quality 5
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New York State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | Standard | 091 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-08-13 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-08-09 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-12-06 | Standard | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New York State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity JHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2026-02-11Record 335390-20251222-F610
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-11Record 335390-20251222-F583
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-11Record 335390-20251222-F609
F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-11Record 335390-20251222-F628
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-11Record 335390-20251222-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-11Record 335390-20251222-F658
F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-11Record 335390-20251222-F693
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-11Record 335390-20251222-F695
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-11Record 335390-20251222-F755
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-02-11Record 335390-20251222-F880
F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-08Record 335390-20250813-F602
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-10-03Record 335390-20240809-F656
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-31Record 335390-20221206-F656
F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-31Record 335390-20221206-F882
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-22 | Civil money penalty | $70,480 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.60
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.99
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.57
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover39%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover44%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 5.1% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.5% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 14.6% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.3% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 13.8% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 20.8% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Braver, Moshe Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 17% | — | — |
| Laufer, Issac Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | — | — |
| Lebowitz, Chaim Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 17% | — | — |
| Lebowitz, Max Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 17% | — | — |
| Braver, Moshe Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Laufer, Issac Individual | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Laufer, Issac Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lebowitz, Chaim Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lebowitz, Max Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Paragon Healthnet — 11 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New York.
No county cost figures on file for Suffolk.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Quantum Rehabilitation and Nursing LLC Middle Island | 0.0 mi | 2026-02-12 | 040 |
| Medford Multicare Center For Living Medford | 4.7 mi | 2026-06-02 | 1203 |
| Allegria Nursing & Rehab Center Of Port Jefferson Port Jefferson Stati | 4.3 mi | 2025-05-08 | 1190 |
| Island Nursing and Rehab Center Holtsville | 5.6 mi | 2025-08-06 | 0100 |
| John T Mather Memorial Hosp T C U Port Jefferson | 5.2 mi | 2025-05-23 | 190 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |