Quick answers
- Where is Meadowbrook Care Center?
- 320 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520, in Nassau County, New York.
- What is the phone number of Meadowbrook Care Center?
- (516) 377-8200, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Meadowbrook Care Center?
- Medicare overall rating: 5 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Meadowbrook Care Center been fined?
- Medicare lists no fines for Meadowbrook Care Center.
- What did inspectors find at Meadowbrook Care Center?
- In its last three inspection cycles (November 14, 2022 to May 20, 2026), Medicare lists 12 health citations; the most serious was level E. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
Medicare ratings, explained
Star ratings are one piece of information. Visit, ask questions and talk with your doctor about what matters for your care.
Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (November 14, 2022 to May 20, 2026), Meadowbrook Care Center had 12 health citations; the most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). Medicare lists no fines or payment denials for it in the last three years. Nurse staffing is 3.73 hours per resident per day; the New York average is 3.69 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: May 20, 2026 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 20, 2026 (complaint investigation); May 20, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0755 Level E
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0761 Level D
“Ensure 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.”
F0776 Level D
“Provide timely, approved x-ray services, or have an agreement with an approved provider to obtain them.”
Previous cycle: July 29, 2024 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: July 29, 2024 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0755 Level D
“Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.”
F0838 Level D
“Conduct 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.”
F0842 Level D
“Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.”
F0640 Level B
“Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.”
Earlier cycle: November 14, 2022 — 4 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: November 14, 2022 (standard health inspection).
Show 4 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0690 Level E
“Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.”
F0609 Level D
“Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.”
F0610 Level D
“Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.”
F0656 Level D
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
Full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare →
Fire safety citations (7)
K0918 Level D
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0161 Level F
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0211 Level D
“Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.”
K0351 Level D
“Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.”
E0015 Level C
“Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.”
E0041 Level C
“Implement emergency and standby power systems.”
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.72 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.65 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.36 | 2.20 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.73 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.15 | 3.20 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.35 | 0.49 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 21.1% | 40.3% | 45.3% |
| RN turnover (per year) | 30.4% | 39.6% | 42.5% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Meadowbrook Care Center, Inc..
Owners and managers Medicare lists (20)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Estate of Norman Rabenstein | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | November 13, 2017 |
| Berkowitz, Dov | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 11, 1994 |
| Fried, Golda | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 30, 2005 |
| Friedman, Ari | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | August 11, 1994 |
| Friedman, Ellen | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 30, 2005 |
| Goldberg, Ayelet | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 31, 2021 |
| Kreiger, Betty | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2001 |
| Mermelstein, Elisa | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 30, 2005 |
| Neuman, William | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | June 24, 1996 |
| Ostrow, Ashira | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 31, 2021 |
| Pelman, Jonathan | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | January 1, 2014 |
| Pelman, Simon | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 7, 2007 |
| Wiederkerh, Chephzibah | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | November 13, 2017 |
| Zakheim, Suzanne | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | June 1, 2019 |
| Zimmerman, Susan | Direct owner | NOT APPLICABLE | March 19, 2024 |
| The Estate of Norman Rabenstein | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | November 13, 2017 |
| Goldberg, Ayelet | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 31, 2021 |
| Neuman, William | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | June 24, 1996 |
| Ostrow, Ashira | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | December 31, 2021 |
| Wiederkerh, Chephzibah | Partner | NOT APPLICABLE | November 13, 2017 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 280 |
| Average residents per day | 263.7 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | For profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Meadowbrook Care Center, Inc. |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 1996-07-02 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident and family councils |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 320 West Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520 |
| County | Nassau County |
| State | New York |
| Phone | (516) 377‑8200 |
| CMS Certification Number | 335796 |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center0.2 mi · Freeport, NY · 2 of 5 stars
- Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U1.9 mi · Oceanside, NY · 5 of 5 stars
- Oceanside Care Center Inc2.6 mi · Oceanside, NY · 5 of 5 stars
- Rockville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center3.0 mi · Rockville Center, NY · 5 of 5 stars
- The Grand Pavilion for Rehab & Nursing at Rockvill3.1 mi · Rockville Centre, NY · 3 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Mount Sinai South Nassau2.6 mi · Oceanside, NY · Acute Care Hospital
- Nassau University Medical Center5.5 mi · East Meadow, NY · Acute Care Hospital
- Chsli St Joseph Hospital8.0 mi · Bethpage, NY · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13