Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center

    5353 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.02·(47)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      3.9
    • Staff

      4.0
    • Meals

      3.9
    • Amenities

      3.0
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate nursing and aide staff
    • Exceptional physical and occupational therapy programs
    • Effective one-on-one rehabilitation and measurable functional gains
    • Clean, well-maintained interior areas and patient rooms
    • Personalized nutrition and dietary customization
    • Engaging daily activities and social programming
    • Friendly, welcoming atmosphere and roommate matching
    • Responsive concierge and social-work support
    • Prompt attention to resident requests
    • Comfortable, home-like environment
    • Successful short- and long-term care transitions
    • Pleasant meal quality and dining experience

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and perceived understaffing
    • Delays in attending to resident needs and personal care
    • Gaps in medication administration and clinical oversight
    • Inadequate emergency escalation and response procedures
    • Inconsistent meal-service continuity and timing
    • Incontinence-care delays and hygiene management issues
    • Sanitation and pest-control concerns in some areas
    • Poor communication and care coordination with families
    • Room and environmental variability (shared rooms, temperature, water quality)
    • Perception of management prioritizing operational efficiency over individualized care
    • Infection-control lapses during outbreak events

    Summary of reviews

    Parkview Care & Rehabilitation Center elicits strongly mixed feedback. Many families and residents describe positive clinical outcomes—particularly in rehabilitation—and praise individual staff members for compassion, professionalism, and effective therapy that led to rapid functional improvement and successful transitions home. At the same time, a recurring set of operational concerns appears across reviews, creating a split in overall experience depending on unit, shift, or specific care team.

    Care quality and staff: Numerous accounts highlight skilled, attentive nurses, aides, and an outstanding therapy team that deliver individualized, goal-oriented rehabilitation. Several reviewers credited specific staff and therapy programs with restoring mobility and independence. However, other reports indicate variability in frontline responsiveness. Themes include delays in assisting residents with personal care, incontinence-care delays, and instances where families felt resident dignity and timely attention were not consistently upheld. There are also concerns about medication processes—ranging from delayed medication administration to at least one allegation of inappropriate medication use—which collectively point to gaps in medication-management oversight.

    Dining and nutrition: The facility’s nutrition services receive praise for offering dietary customization and generally good meal quality; some reviewers said meals were enjoyable and accommodated preferences. Counterbalancing those positives are complaints about missed or delayed meal service and occasional unhealthy menu execution. Overall, food service appears capable and well organized in many cases, but meal delivery consistency is a noted vulnerability.

    Activities and rehabilitation: Parkview’s activity programming and therapy services are among its strongest features. Reviewers frequently describe engaging daily activities, effective one-on-one physical and occupational therapy, and an upbeat therapy culture that supports recovery. Social-work and concierge support were also singled out as helpful in care planning and family communication when those channels were functioning well.

    Facilities and environment: Many people found the facility clean, well-kept, and home-like, with comfortable rooms and good roommate matching. Other reviewers described older or shabby areas, variability between rooms (including shared accommodations), issues with temperature regulation, and concerns about water quality and pest control in certain units. An infection-control event (COVID outbreak) was mentioned, highlighting the importance of transparent outbreak management and robust infection-prevention practices.

    Management and communication: Positive reviews emphasize clear communication, cooperative administration, and timely updates. Conversely, a pattern of poor family communication, gaps in clinical documentation and appointment tracking, and concerns about delayed escalation in emergency situations were also reported. Some comments reflect a perception that operational or financial priorities may at times override individualized care decisions, which has affected trust for those families.

    Notable patterns and considerations: The strongest, most consistent positives center on rehabilitation outcomes, therapy quality, and compassionate staff on many shifts. The consistent negatives are operational: staffing variability, medication and emergency-response processes, sanitation/pest-control issues in parts of the building, and inconsistent family communication. Prospective residents and families should weigh the facility’s strong therapy and activity capabilities against these operational risks. Before placement, useful questions to ask management include current staffing ratios, medication-administration and oversight protocols, infection-control policies and recent outcomes, meal-delivery procedures, room assignment practices, and how family communications and emergency escalations are handled. Visiting during different shifts and speaking with both therapy staff and recent families can help clarify whether the facility’s strengths are consistent with a given resident’s needs.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

    Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center is located at 5353 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY, 11758.

    About Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center

    Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center is a large, for-profit facility that offers both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care services. Operating under an LLC ownership structure, Parkview provides care for up to 169 residents and participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making its services accessible to a wide range of individuals with varying financial circumstances and medical needs. The center is not part of a continuing care retirement community, focusing instead on specialized rehabilitation and nursing support rather than a full spectrum of independent living options.

    The facility offers average ratings for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, reflecting a solid standard in the areas of medical and non-medical assistance. Parkview provides approximately three hours and forty-four minutes of nurse staffing per resident each day, maintaining consistency in staffing levels throughout the week, which benefits residents who rely on round-the-clock care. About 34.8% of the residents who come to Parkview for rehabilitation are able to return home after their stay, illustrating the center’s focus on recovery and discharge goals when possible.

    Safety and preventative care are also priorities at Parkview. The center reports low rates of falls resulting in major injuries and maintains robust infection control measures, with a notable 86.6% of residents receiving the annual flu vaccination. Staff work diligently to monitor residents and manage health needs, resulting in a moderate rate of emergency room visits and hospitalizations among both short-term and long-term residents. Within seven days of a comprehensive assessment, a team of health professionals prepares, reviews, and revises care plans to ensure each resident receives personalized attention that meets their evolving needs.

    In terms of health and safety inspections, Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center has demonstrated accountability and a willingness to address areas needing improvement promptly. Recent survey results indicate that while there were minor deficiencies noted—such as timely development of care plans and medication storage procedures—these were classified as low potential for harm and affected only a few residents. The facility has not been fined or denied payment within the past three years, which further reflects its commitment to maintaining standards and swiftly correcting identified issues.

    Residents at Parkview clearly benefit from a focus on both skilled nursing and daily living support, enabling a high proportion to maintain their ability to move, eat, use the bathroom, and perform common daily activities independently. The staff also places importance on efficient medication management and timely response to emergency needs. With its structured environment, attentive medical oversight, and dedication to resident wellbeing, Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center offers a reliable option for individuals seeking quality nursing care and rehabilitation services.

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