Worth Considering
1
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Smithtown, New York
1 of 3 nursing homes in Smithtown (33%) meet our strict criteria. The New York statewide average is 29%.
1 recommended · 1 caution · 1 avoid · data
City Average
3.0
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
755
across 3 facilities
High Risk Facilities
1
1 Grade F
$67,641 in combined fines
Zero Fines
1
/3
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why This One?
The nursing home market in Smithtown, New York, is limited, with only one of the three facilities recommended. Families should be aware that the top-rated facility, Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care, has a solid rating but there is one facility with significant fines totaling $64,496.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 1 SMITHTOWN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & NURSING CARE (78) — Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care shines with a solid 4★ CMS rating and a commendable Trust Score of 78/100. With a Grade B and no fines, this facility is committed to providing quality rehabilitation services while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for its 162 residents.
The other 2 Smithtown facilities didn't qualify — 1 carries Grade D or F ratings and 2 have fines totaling $67K.
Recommended
B
78
Trust Score
Smithtown Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing Care shines with a solid 4★ CMS rating and a commendable Trust Score of 78/100. With a Grade B and no fines, this facility is committed to providing quality rehabilitation services while ensuring a safe and supportive environment for its 162 residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Best Available Alternative
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Smithtown Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 4 stars | 3.0 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 2?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 1 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 2 Have fines totaling $67,641
- Low-scoring facilities
- 1 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 1 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Smithtown Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Smithtown's city average is 3.0 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
2 of 3 Smithtown facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Smithtown avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Smithtown facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Smithtown, NY are recommended?
1 of 3 nursing homes in Smithtown (33%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Smithtown "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Smithtown?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.