About Fulton Commons Care Center IncFulton Commons Care Center Inc is located at 60 Merrick Avenue, East Meadow, NY, reachable at (516) 222-9300. This For profit – Corporation facility operates 280.0 certified beds and serves an average of 272 residents per day. It is part of the The Grand Healthcare network (16 facilities nationwide). Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 2001-11-14. The facility currently holds a below average (2-star) overall CMS rating — families are encouraged to review inspection reports carefully before making a decision.
#5863 of 14703 nationally – #302 of 596 in New York
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Fulton Commons Care Center Inc may be considered for families with limited options in East Meadow, NY, but its lower CMS ratings suggest careful due diligence is warranted. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★2 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★4 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★4 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightFulton Commons Care Center Inc currently provides 3 hours 45 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 29 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating is 3 out of 5 (average). Total nursing staff turnover is 24.3%, near the national average.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 45 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 31 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours46 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours29 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours4 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 35 minutes
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours20 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryIn the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $8,278. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Fulton Commons Care Center Inc ranks 5863rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within NY, it ranks 302nd out of 596 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,774 nationally and RN hours rank #9,243 nationally (#381 in NY).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NY State Rank
Note
2022
3.55
#7,481 / 14,703
#191 / 596
Below average
2023
3.27
#9,820 / 14,703
#334 / 596
Below average
2024
2.77
#13,419 / 14,703
#546 / 596
⚠️ Bottom 10%
2025
3.20
#11,668 / 14,703
#429 / 596
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
3.75
#6,774 / 14,703
#200 / 596
Above average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NY State Rank
Note
2022
0.50
#8,815 / 14,703
#384 / 596
Below average
2023
0.43
#9,593 / 14,703
#440 / 596
Below average
2024
0.35
#11,379 / 14,703
#535 / 596
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2025
0.40
#10,583 / 14,703
#467 / 596
Below average
2026
0.48
#9,243 / 14,703
#381 / 596
Below average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Fulton Commons Care Center Inc is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 2001-11-14. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (516) 222-9300 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Fulton Commons Care Center Inc holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 2 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (2★), Staffing (3★), and Quality of Resident Care (4★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 75.2/100, placing it #5863 of 14703 facilities nationally and #302 of 596 in New York. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Fulton Commons Care Center Inc receives a reported average of 3 hours 45 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 29 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 46 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 31 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 35 minutes per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 3 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 24.3%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
In the current reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $8,278. 10 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 1 fine(s) totaling $8,278, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 1. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 39.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Fulton Commons Care Center Inc ranks 5863rd out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 75.2/100), placing it in the above average nationwide. Within NY, it ranks 302nd out of 596 nursing homes. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #6,774 nationally and RN hours rank #9,243 nationally (#381 in NY). Our composite quality score of 75.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in East Meadow, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_york/east-meadow/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.