Nursing homeActive
Meadowbrook Care Center
320 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 115205163778200280 certified beds · 265 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
3
since 2022
Deficiencies
12
● 1● 11● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-05-20
Standard
CMS overall
5 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 5/5
Health 4
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Standard | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-29 | Standard | 130 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-11-14 | Standard | 040 | 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.
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 2026-07-17Record 335796-20260520-F755
F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-17Record 335796-20260520-F761
F776Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-17Record 335796-20260520-F776
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-17Record 335796-20260520-F880
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-23Record 335796-20240729-F755
F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.Scope/severity DStandard
Records
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-23Record 335796-20240729-F838
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-23Record 335796-20240729-F842
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2024-09-25Record 335796-20240729-F640
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 2023-01-12Record 335796-20221114-F609
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-12Record 335796-20221114-F610
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 2023-01-12Record 335796-20221114-F656
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-12Record 335796-20221114-F690
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.70
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.70
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.29
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover22%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover30%
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 | 7.5% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 9.6% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.6% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 1.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 18.0% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 6.9% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diamond, Gilad Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fried, Golda Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goldberg, Ayelet Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pelman, Jonathan Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Raju, Rama Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkowitz, Dov Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkowitz, Dov Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Diamond, Gilad Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fried, Golda Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fried, Golda Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Friedman, Ari Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Friedman, Ari Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Friedman, Ari Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Friedman, Ari Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Friedman, Ellen Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Friedman, Ellen Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goldberg, Ayelet Individual | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goldberg, Ayelet Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goldberg, Ayelet Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kreiger, Betty Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kreiger, Betty Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mermelstein, Elisa Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mermelstein, Elisa Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Neuman, William Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Neuman, William Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Neuman, William Individual | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostrow, Ashira Individual | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostrow, Ashira Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ostrow, Ashira Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pelman, Jonathan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pelman, Jonathan Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pelman, Jonathan Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pelman, Simon Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pelman, Simon Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pelman, Simon Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Pelman, Simon Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Raju, Rama Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| The Estate Of Norman Rabenstein Organization | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| The Estate Of Norman Rabenstein Organization | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wiederkerh, Chephzibah Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wiederkerh, Chephzibah Individual | GENERAL PARTNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zakheim, Suzanne Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zakheim, Suzanne Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zimmerman, Susan Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zimmerman, Susan Individual | DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
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 Nassau.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Freeport | 0.2 mi | 2025-08-15 | 1200 |
| Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U Oceanside | 1.9 mi | 2025-12-24 | 120 |
| A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility Uniondale | 3.1 mi | 2026-06-30 | 0145 |
| Oceanside Care Center Inc Oceanside | 2.6 mi | 2026-01-05 | 080 |
| Mayfair Care Center Hempstead | 3.4 mi | 2024-09-25 | 251 |
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 |