Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing Earns CMS Overall Five-Star Quality Rating
CMS's highest overall rating recognizes Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing for its commitment to quality,
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CMS’s highest overall rating recognizes Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing for its commitment to quality, compassionate care, and positive resident outcomes.
BRENTWOOD, NY / ACCESS Newswire / September 2, 2026 / Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing has earned the Overall Five-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), the highest overall rating awarded through CMS’s Five-Star Quality Rating System. The achievement recognizes the facility’s strong performance and continued commitment to delivering high-quality skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and long-term care services in a compassionate, resident-centered environment.
The CMS Five-Star Quality Rating System is designed to help residents and families evaluate and compare nursing homes based on key measures of quality. Overall ratings incorporate performance in health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. An Overall Five-Star Quality Rating represents the highest level of recognition within the system and reflects Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing’s dedication to maintaining high standards across its care and services.
“Achieving an Overall Five-Star Quality Rating is a meaningful reflection of the standard of care our team works to provide every day,” said Eric Mendel of Optima Care. “At Maria Regina, quality is not defined by a single achievement, but by the attention, compassion, and professionalism shown to each resident. We are extremely proud of the entire team for earning this important recognition.”
At Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing, care is centered around the individual needs, goals, and well-being of each resident. The facility provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialized clinical services, supported by an interdisciplinary team that works together to develop individualized plans of care.
Beyond clinical outcomes, Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing places an emphasis on creating an environment where residents are treated with dignity, respect, and compassion. From nursing and rehabilitation to activities, dietary services, administration, and support staff, each department contributes to the overall resident experience and the facility’s culture of care.
Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing is managed by Optima Care, a healthcare organization focused on strengthening post-acute and long-term care through clinical excellence, innovation, staff development, and continuous quality improvement.
“A Five-Star rating is certainly something to celebrate, but what matters most is what it represents for the people we serve,” added Mendel. “Residents and families depend on us during important and often challenging times in their lives. Our responsibility is to earn that trust every day by providing excellent care, treating people with dignity, and always looking for ways to do better.”
The Five-Star recognition also reflects the contributions of employees throughout Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing. Their professionalism, teamwork, and commitment to residents play an essential role in maintaining the standards of care represented by the CMS rating.
Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing remains focused on building upon this achievement through continued investment in its clinical programs, employees, and resident services. The facility will continue working to enhance the care experience while supporting the health, independence, comfort, and quality of life of those it serves.
About Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing
Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Brentwood, New York. The facility provides comprehensive short-term rehabilitation, skilled nursing, long-term care, and specialized clinical services in a resident-centered environment. Through individualized care, clinical expertise, and a compassionate approach, Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing is dedicated to supporting residents throughout their recovery and long-term care journeys while promoting independence, comfort, and quality of life.
About Optima Care
Optima Care is a healthcare management organization committed to providing high-quality post-acute, rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and long-term care services. Guided by a focus on clinical excellence, innovation, employee development, and resident-centered care, Optima Care supports its healthcare professionals in delivering positive outcomes while enhancing the lives of residents, families, and the communities it serves.
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