Skilled nursing · Medford, NY

Medford Multicare Center For Living

3115 HORSEBLOCK ROAD, Medford, NY 11763

1 / 5CMS 320 bedsCapacity May 2026Inspected

PALMELLE

Below median

Federal · State

Concerns

The Palmelle read

Worth a closer look. Medford Multicare Center For Living carries a Palmelle Clarity Score of 36 out of 100, derived from federal CMS Care Compare data plus New York state records. Health inspection rating sits at 1-star, staffing at 2-star, quality measures at 4-star. Long-stay antipsychotic prescribing is at 12.5 percent, below the 14 percent national median. Long-stay sedative prescribing is at 26.3 percent, above the 15 percent national median. RN coverage is 0.54 hours per resident per day. Nurse turnover 35 percent.

Generated by Palmelle · updated monthly · sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New York DPH

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Services

What they offer.

Levels of care

Skilled nursing

Amenities

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What the data shows

The safety record, by the numbers.

Going right

Medicare/Medicaid certified

Operating in Medford.

Worth asking about

High sedative / sleep-medication prescribing

This

26.3%

National

15%

Above national median. Worth asking — sedative use sometimes rises when antipsychotic prescribing comes under pressure.

Depressive symptoms in residents

Above national median. Ask about social activities, mental-health support, and engagement programs.

Federal CMS + New York state data

The full inspection record.

Federal CMS ratings

Overall★★★★★1 / 5

Health inspection★★★★★1 / 5

Staffing★★★★★2 / 5

Quality measures★★★★★4 / 5

Staffing

RN hours per resident, daily

This

0.54

Nat

0.78

Total nurse hours / resident, daily

This

3.96

Nat

3.62

Annual nurse turnover

This

35%

Nat

53%

Annual RN turnover

This

46%

Nat

47%

Quality measures · long-stay residents

Antipsychotic

This

12.5%

Nat

14%

Sedative / sleep med

This

26.3%

Nat

15%

Physical restraint

This

0.6%

Nat

1.1%

Falls with major injury

This

2.5%

Nat

1.6%

Penalties & status

No abuse iconNot special focusInspection current$134,713 in fines (1)

Identity & licensing

CMS ID335840

OwnershipFor profit - Corporation

ChainIndependent

Beds320

Avg residents286

Citations · last 36 months

Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay antianxiety / sleep medication rate is 26%. This category often shifts up when antipsychotic prescribing is restricted — different drug class, same effect on the resident. Worth asking the facility's prescribing rate for both classes side by side.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile
Flagged by CMS data
Long-stay depressive-symptoms rate is 74.4% — above the national median of about 10%. Often indicates residents are alone in rooms with no activities program or social engagement. Pairs with mobility decline. Worth asking how many group activities residents actually attend per week.
From the latest CMS Care Compare reconcile

Sources: federal CMS Care Compare, New York DPH · Last reconciled Jun 3, 2026

Questions families ask

Common questions.

What is the CMS rating for Medford Multicare Center For Living?

Medford Multicare Center For Living has an overall CMS Care Compare rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It scores 1 of 5 on health inspection, 2 of 5 on staffing, and 4 of 5 on quality measures. The overall rating averages these subscores with health inspection weighted more heavily.

Has Medford Multicare Center For Living been cited for resident harm?

It has $134,713 in federal fines across 1 penalty on record in the last 36 months. CMS data flagged 2 concerns on the latest reconcile. The full record for Medford Multicare Center For Living appears in the record section above.

Does Medford Multicare Center For Living use antipsychotic medications?

12.5 percent of long-stay residents at Medford Multicare Center For Living are on antipsychotic medications, below the 14 percent national median (CMS measure 481). Sedative and sleep-medication use is elevated at 26.3 percent. Medications can be appropriate, but they are also commonly used to manage dementia-related behaviors instead of staffing or non-medication approaches. Worth asking on a tour: what behaviors the medication targets and what non-medication options were tried first.

What is Medford Multicare Center For Living's Palmelle Clarity Score?

Medford Multicare Center For Living has a Palmelle Clarity Score of 36 out of 100, putting it below the national median. The score is a composite of federal CMS and New York state inspection data. Higher is better.

How can I tour or contact Medford Multicare Center For Living?

Medford Multicare Center For Living is located at 3115 HORSEBLOCK ROAD, Medford, NY 11763. Phone: (631) 730-3000. Tour hours: contact facility for current schedule. If you would like a Palmelle senior placement advisor to compare this facility with two others on your shortlist and call them on your behalf, use Help Me Choose.

Is Medford Multicare Center For Living a special focus facility?

Medford Multicare Center For Living is not on the federal Special Focus Facility list, but it does have $134,713 in federal fines on record. See the penalties and status section above.

What does F-689 mean on Medford Multicare Center For Living's record?

F-689 is a federal CMS deficiency code for inadequate supervision resulting in actual resident harm. If Medford Multicare Center For Living has any active citations or CMS conflict flags, they appear with their details in the record section above, along with any operator response.

How does Medford Multicare Center For Living compare to other Medford skilled nursing facilities?

Medford Multicare Center For Living holds a Palmelle Clarity Score of 36. Browse the full Medford directory to compare more facilities by score, staffing, and inspection record.

Can Palmelle help with hospital discharge to skilled nursing at Medford Multicare Center For Living?

Yes. Palmelle handles hospital discharge placement and emergency senior placement with a single Placement Specialist owning the case from intake to recommendation. Typical timeline: intake Monday, written recommendation Thursday, follow-up Friday. Call (888) 282-7256 to start, or use Help Me Choose for a comparison report on Medford Multicare Center For Living and two other facilities on your shortlist.

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