A skilled nursing facility provides 24-hour licensed nursing, regulated under a separate rule chapter from assisted living: 10 NYCRR Part 415 in New York. Two different populations often live under the same roof: short-term rehab patients and long-term residents.
We list 2 verified nursing homes options in Patchogue.
What to watch for with nursing homes in Patchogue
- Medicare may cover a short rehab stay after a qualifying inpatient hospital admission, but it does not pay for long-term custodial nursing care.
Verified nursing homes in Patchogue
| Community | Care type | Address | Phone | NYSDOH license # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brookhaven Health Care Facility | Nursing Home | 801 Gazzola Blvd Patchogue, NY 11772 | (631) 447-8800 | 5123304N |
| Swan Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation | Nursing Home | 25 Schoenfeld Blvd Patchogue, NY 11772 | (631) 289-7700 | 5123306N |
Nursing Homes elsewhere in the region
Families in Patchogue sometimes place a parent one city over, especially when a specific care level is needed.
| Community | Care type | Address | Phone | NYSDOH license # |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility | Nursing Home | 875 Jerusalem Avenue Uniondale, NY 11553 | (516) 572-1400 | 2950302N |
| Acadia Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation | Nursing Home | 1146 Woodcrest Avenue Riverhead, NY 11901 | (631) 727-7744 | 5155301N |
| Affinity Skilled Living and Rehabilitation Center | Nursing Home | 305 Locust Avenue Oakdale, NY 11769 | (631) 218-5900 | 5154323N |
| Allegria Nursing & Rehabilitation Center of Port Jefferson | Nursing Home | 1360 Route 112 Port Jefferson Station, NY 11776 | (631) 473-7100 | 5151323N |
| Apex Rehabilitation & Care Center | Nursing Home | 78 Birchwood Drive Huntington Station, NY 11746 | (631) 423-3200 | 5153311N |
| Beach Terrace Care Center | Nursing Home | 640 West Broadway Long Beach, NY 11561 | (516) 431-4400 | 2902303N |
The Patchogue market specifically
Long Island Community Hospital anchors the village, and an actively revitalized, walkable downtown has made Patchogue one of the more popular relocation targets for South Shore Suffolk retirees downsizing from larger homes.
Patchogue families frequently compare Bay Shore or Smithtown, especially when a specific care level -- like memory care -- isn't available locally.
Visit twice, at different hours
A scheduled mid-morning tour and an unannounced 7 p.m. drop-in can look like two different buildings. Evening and overnight are when staffing thins and when families are most often surprised.
Eat a meal there. Talk to a resident's family member in the parking lot rather than one the community introduces you to.
