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Sands Point Center for Rehab & Nursing
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
1440 Port Washington Blvd
Port Washington, NY 11050
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- Port Washington, NY
- Record Period
- 2022–2026
- Source Documents
- 4
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 3 inspections from August 2022 to March 2026, state surveyors documented 16 findings at Sands Point Center for Rehab & Nursing; 16 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.
- Inspections
- 3
- 2022–2026, standard
- Findings
- 16
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 16
- Of 16 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 0
- No fines or payment denials in the window
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 1 | 2 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 16 of 16 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
- 2 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, March 13, 2026, recorded 7 findings (most serious: Level E).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Sands Point Center for Rehab & Nursing
- Address
- 1440 Port Washington Blvd, Port Washington, NY 11050
- CMS Certification Number
- 335022
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 180
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Record Window
- August 31, 2022 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2026
Standard health inspection
7 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 8, 2026
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 8, 2026
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 8, 2026
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 8, 2026
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 8, 2026
- F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 8, 2026
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected May 8, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
7 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
- F761Ensure 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 26, 2024
- F838Conduct 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.Level CPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jul 26, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2022
Standard health inspection
2 findings
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 28, 2022
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 28, 2022
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
- 1
Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections
Inspectors cited F880 in August 2022, May 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222426F880 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest - 2
Accident Hazards and Supervision, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F689 in May 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers whether residents are protected from accident hazards and supervised closely enough to prevent accidents, including falls. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222426F689 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest - 3
Nursing Staff Levels, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F725 in May 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers whether there are enough nurses and aides to meet residents’ needs, with a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222426F725 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest - 4
Medication Labeling and Storage, Cited in Two Inspections
Inspectors cited F761 in May 2024 and March 2026. This citation covers how drugs are labeled and kept locked, including controlled drugs. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.
222426F761 across all 3 inspections, oldest to newest
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?
Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 02
What changed in fall prevention and supervision after the last citation, and how do you check that it is still working?
Accident Hazards and Supervision: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 03
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
Nursing Staff Levels: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.
- 04
How are medications stored and secured, and who checks the medication carts?
Medication Labeling and Storage: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.
- 05
Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts August 31, 2022; anything earlier is not in it.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the New York state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Aug 31, 2022 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection May 30, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Mar 13, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 335022
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowAugust 31, 2022 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before August 2022 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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