Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center

    5353 Merrick Rd, Massapequa, NY 11758
    • Assisted Living
    • Skilled Nursing
    3.8ยท37 reviews

    Resident praises caring, effective staff

    As a long-term resident and president of the resident council, I'm very pleased with Parkview. The nursing staff - especially Farah, Tiffany, and Barbara - and the rehab/physical therapy team provided caring, one-on-one, effective rehab that helped me regain mobility; rooms and hallways are clean, meals are good with dietary options, and daily activities make it enjoyable. Staff treat me like family, communicate well, and give my family peace of mind - I recommend Parkview.

    Current/former resident
    Jul 2026

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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

    3.78ยท(37)

    Overall rating

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

      3.6
    • Staff

      3.8
    • Meals

      3.8
    • Amenities

      2.6
    • Value

      1.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate and attentive nursing staff
    • Skilled and effective physical therapy
    • Thorough, goal-oriented rehabilitation programs
    • Personalized care planning and proactive care coordination
    • Engaging daily activities and social programming
    • Nutritious meals with dietary customization
    • Clean, hotel-like common areas in parts of the building
    • Friendly, welcoming atmosphere for residents
    • Responsive room-assistance and timely call responses
    • Smallโ€‘facility ambiance with individualized attention
    • Strong short-term recovery and discharge outcomes
    • Active resident council and family engagement

    Cons

    • Inconsistent staffing levels and shift-to-shift variability
    • Gaps in medication-administration controls and clinical coordination
    • Delays in clinical response and escalation procedures
    • Incontinence-care and hygiene management issues
    • Sanitation and pest-control concerns in some areas
    • Irregular meal-service continuity and missed meals
    • Variability in facility maintenance and dated areas
    • Overcrowding and shared-room accommodation constraints
    • Inconsistent family and physician communication/documentation
    • Infection-control and outbreak-management concerns

    Summary of reviews

    Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center elicits strongly mixed impressions. Many families and residents praise the clinical rehabilitation services and frontline caregivers: physical therapy is frequently described as effective and individualized, nursing staff are often characterized as compassionate and attentive, and several accounts note good shortโ€‘term recovery trajectories and a welcoming, social atmosphere. Multiple reviewers highlighted structured daily activities, resident council engagement, and the presence of a nutritionist or meal customization options, all of which contribute positively to resident morale and rehabilitation goals.

    At the same time, a recurring pattern of operational weaknesses is evident. Staffing variability and what reviewers describe as inconsistent attention across shifts contribute to concerns about continuity of care. Relatedly, reviewers reported gaps in medication-administration practices and in clinical coordinationโ€”issues serious enough that at least one reviewer framed a specific medication incident as an allegation families should investigate further. Reviewers also described delays in clinical response and escalation, which include slow responses to emergent needs and missed or delayed documentation of medical appointments.

    Dining and nutrition present a mixed picture. Several accounts commend the food quality, accommodating dietary adjustments, and pleasant meal times. Conversely, other reports indicate missed meals, uneven meal-service continuity, and instances where nutrition needs were not consistently met. Families interested in Parkview should ask about meal schedules, dietary accommodations, and mechanisms that ensure continuity of service during staff transitions.

    Facility condition and infection control were also sources of divergence. Some visitors describe clean, hotelโ€‘like common areas and wellโ€‘maintained rooms, while other accounts raise sanitation and pestโ€‘control concerns, odor concerns in shared spaces, and dated or shabby areas. There are also reports referencing an infectious outbreak and questions about the facilityโ€™s outbreak-management processes. Shared rooms, hallway placements, and occasional overcrowding were noted as constraints on privacy and comfort.

    Communication and management responsiveness appear uneven. Positive experiences include proactive care planning, clear communication from particular nurses or therapists, and helpful reception staff. Negative experiences emphasize inconsistent family updates, frontโ€‘desk unresponsiveness, lapses in documenting appointments, and variable administrative oversight. These contrasts suggest that the facilityโ€™s performance may depend significantly on unit leadership and specific staff on duty.

    Recommendation for prospective residents and families: schedule a tour that includes observation of mealtimes, therapy sessions, and common areas; speak with the nursing supervisor about staffing ratios and shift coverage; request documentation or explanation of medicationโ€‘administration procedures and incident reporting; ask about incontinence-care protocols, infectionโ€‘control practices, pestโ€‘control measures, and how the facility ensures meal continuity; and, when possible, speak with current residents or the resident council to gauge daily life. Reviewing recent regulatory inspection reports and asking facility leadership for references can help clarify whether the strengths or the operational concerns are most representative of current practice.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4ยท/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

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

    Location

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    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 centerโ€™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 notedโ€”such as timely development of care plans and medication storage proceduresโ€”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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