Sea Crest Nursing and Rehabilitation sits right by the ocean near Coney Island, with a big building that holds up to 320 people and sees about 272 residents each day, so it's a busy place with all sorts of people coming and going, some there for short-term help after an operation or rehab, and others staying longer when they need more care. The facility is run by Anthony Derosa since 2013 and Arthur Cooperberg since 2015, and it's part of Cassena Care, so there's some backing from a bigger group, but you still see familiar faces around. They've been cited for some things lately-the October 10, 2023 inspection found 7 deficiencies, including one about reporting suspected abuse or neglect in time, another about resident rights for seeing survey results and talking to advocate agencies, and there was also an infection control deficiency, so those are things folks should know, though even with these issues Sea Crest hasn't had federal fines in the last three years and health inspections rate them at four stars, so it's above average that way, and fire safety didn't note any violations in the last check.
Nurse turnover runs at 30.3%, but there's always 24-hour skilled nursing coverage, with nurses giving about 3.41 hours for each resident per day, and each registered nurse alone covers about 1 hour and 11 minutes per resident. Short-term rehab is a main service, but you've also got long-term care for people with serious illnesses like Parkinson's, complex wounds, or after surgeries. The therapy team includes specialists in physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with dialysis and respiratory therapy, and there are programs for cardiac rehab, pain management, wound care, and even palliative and hospice care, so there's a lot of options for difficult care situations.
Residents join in plenty of activities, whether it's religious services for different faiths, entertainment, on-site beauty parlor and barber visits, pet visits, or meals in a dining room where the food is chef-prepared, and they hold both on-site and off-site outings. There's a resident and family council, so people can have their voices heard, and the staff encourages open visitation. Staff also help folks connect with friends and family by scheduling televisits. The facility keeps up with modern equipment and tries to support independence and a sense of community, emphasizing wellness for both the body and mind.
Sea Crest's health numbers show some strengths and areas to watch-almost everyone gets the pneumonia and flu shots, at rates beating or matching state and national averages. Rates of depression symptoms, major injury falls, and worsening pressure ulcers for long-term residents are all a bit lower than elsewhere, and fewer residents lose mobility over time compared to averages. There are fewer emergency room visits than you see at most places, but hospitalizations for long-stay residents run a bit higher than the norm, so that's worth asking about, and short-stay residents don't return to home and community as often as the national average, though most short-term folks do improve their ability to move. Short-stay hospital readmissions are also just above typical rates. Physical therapy is available, though it averages only about 4 minutes per resident per day, which some may want to compare with their needs.
Sea Crest isn't part of a hospital or retirement community, but has Medicare and Medicaid approval, and focuses on helping people regain independence, manage illness, and stay as well as possible, with a multi-disciplinary team on site around the clock, a full-time medical director, recreation, transport for outings, social work, and all the usual support for daily living or medical care. They offer detailed personalized care plans and foster a welcoming environment with a view of the ocean, which some people really enjoy for the calm and scenery. While Sea Crest has received several quality and care awards and its ratings hold steady at 4 stars overall, it's smart to review their inspection history and see if their services fit what you or your loved one need.
