Deficiency Index

Swan Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation

Patchogue, New York · CCN 335596

19 surveys since 2011, 10 of them producing a finding at harm level or worse.

Data as of , released by CMS on October 8, 2026. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog.

Citations on record
119
Surveys
19
Harm or worse
10
Immediate jeopardy
8
The record, 2011–2025
’11’15’20’25
No harm recordedHarm or worseNot surveyed
Immediate jeopardy8

Findings at the most serious level CMS records.

Beyond CMS’s monthly file16/19

Older surveys no longer in CMS’s monthly file or on Care Compare. They are shown here.

The facility

Certified beds
120
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Independent
County
Suffolk
Medicare-certified since
1977

CMS ratings

Overall
2
Health inspection
1
Staffing
1
Quality measures
5

CMS’s own Five-Star ratings.

Compared with similar facilities

Not shown for this facility: too few citations in window (n=16, floor 20).

Last survey on record

Oct 1, 2025

404 days ago.

Counts surveys with at least one finding. A clean survey leaves no record here, so the real gap may be shorter.

Staffing

MeasureThis facilityPeer median
Nurse hours per resident day3.883.37
Registered-nurse hours per resident day0.61—
Annual nurse turnover47.3%47.0%

As reported by the facility to CMS, beside the peer-group median.

Enforcement

No fines, payment denials or special-focus designation on the current CMS record.

Severity of recent findings

Citations by CMS scope and severity. Rows are harm level, columns are how widespread the finding was.
SeverityIsolatedPatternWidespread
Immediate jeopardyJ—K16.7%L—
Actual harmG—H—I—
No harm, potential for more than minimalD1280.0%E213.3%F—
No harm, potential for minimalA—B—C—
CMS’s current file: 15 of the 119 citations on record.

Most frequently cited here

In CMS’s current monthly file.

  • F5843×

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

  • F6893×

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  • F5501×

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  • F6001×

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  • F6571×

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

In the surveyor’s words

From the most serious findings on record at Swan Lake Nursing and Rehabilitation, in the surveyor’s own words.

  • Immediate jeopardy, patternF689Oct 1, 2025

    Based on observations, record review, and staff interviews during the Recertification survey initiated on 09/25/2025 and completed on 10/01/2025, the facility failed to ensure that the resident's environment remained free of accident hazards. This was identified for one (1) (Resident #39) of six (6) residents reviewed for Accidents. Specifically, Resident #39, who had a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and had moderately impaired cognition with behaviors including requesting excessively hot water to wash their clothing in their bathroom sink. On multiple observations on 09/29/2025, Resident #39's bathroom sink water temperature was found to be 136.2 degrees Fahrenheit, 123 degrees Fahrenheit, and 127 degrees Fahrenheit. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF584Oct 1, 2025

    Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 09/25/2025 and completed on 10/01/2025, the facility did not ensure that each resident had a right to a clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. This was identified for one (1) (Second floor) of two nursing floors; and for three (Resident#88, Resident#101, Resident#35) of five residents reviewed during the environmental facility task. Specifically, during the Resident Council meeting on 09/25/2025, two (2) (Resident#88, Resident#101) of the eight (8) residents in attendance complained about dirty shower rooms on the second floor. During observation, the second-floor shower room was found to be unsanitary, and the privacy curtains were in disrepair. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, patternF725Sep 23, 2022

    Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 9/18/2022 and completed on 9/23/2022, the facility did not ensure sufficient nursing staff to provide nursing services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being. This was identified for one of two nursing units. Specifically, 1) The facility nursing staffing assignments did not reflect the staffing needs as indicated in the facility assessment for the Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA), 2) during an initial tour of the 1st-floor nursing unit conducted on 9/18/2022 at 10:30 AM, Resident #266, who was cognitively intact, complained that they were sitting in a soiled diaper for a long time. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF550Oct 1, 2025

    Based on observations, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 09/25/2025 and completed on 10/01/2025, the facility did not ensure that each resident was treated with respect and dignity and cared for in a manner that promoted maintenance or enhancement of their quality of life. This was identified for one (1) (Resident #39) of two (2) residents reviewed for Dignity. Specifically, Resident #39 had a diagnosis of Schizophrenia and moderately impaired cognition, with behaviors including flushing their clothing in the toilet bowl, resulting in flooding in the room. After the resident caused flooding in their room, the flush mechanism in the resident's bathroom toilet was disabled, and the resident was provided with a portable commode. […]

  • No harm, potential for more than minimal, isolatedF657Oct 1, 2025

    Based on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey initiated on 05/13/2025 and completed on 05/19/2025, the facility did not ensure that comprehensive care plans were reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team to reflect each resident's preferences and status after each assessment. This was identified for one (Resident #24) of six residents reviewed for Accidents. Specifically, Resident #24 was identified as having a behavior of rolling out of bed onto the floor mat. […]

Read 29 findings in full →The most serious and the most recent: 29 of 119 on record.

Every survey on record

FindingsAt actual harm or above

  • Oct 1, 2025Standard5 findings · 1 harm
  • Jul 31, 2024Standard5 findings
  • Jan 3, 2023Infection control1 finding
  • Sep 23, 2022Standard5 findings
  • Jan 10, 2020Standard6 findings
  • Dec 21, 2018Standard11 findings
  • Jul 12, 2017Standard5 findings
  • Sep 18, 2016Complaint2 findings · 1 harm
Show the 11 earlier surveys
  • Jun 10, 2016Standard12 findings
  • May 16, 2016Complaint1 finding
  • Dec 8, 2015Complaint2 findings
  • Jul 30, 2015Standard and complaint12 findings · 1 harm
  • Dec 4, 2014Complaint1 finding
  • Sep 3, 2014Standard11 findings
  • Oct 25, 2013—11 findings
  • Jul 19, 2013—1 finding · 1 harm
  • Jun 6, 2013—6 findings · 6 harm
  • Oct 5, 2012—9 findings
  • Oct 14, 2011—13 findings

Surveys that found no deficiencies are not in CMS’s files and do not appear here.

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