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THE ROSALIND AND JOSEPH GURWIN JEWISH GERIATRIC CENTER OF LONG ISLAND INC

COMMACK, NY · EIN 112785201 · Form 990 · FY2024 · NTEE E910 · Health Care · Very Large (>$50M) · gurwin.org
revenue
$107.0M
expenses
$89.7M
net assets
$42.1M
employees
808
volunteers
475
program ratio
90%
mission · from form 990

OPERATION OF A NURSING HOME AND DAYCARE PROGRAM

profile · synthesized from sources

Gurwin is a nonprofit healthcare system based in Commack, NY, providing a full continuum of senior care services across Long Island. Founded in 1988, it operates a skilled nursing and rehabilitation center, assisted and independent living communities, home care services, and adult day health programs. Guided by Jewish values, Gurwin serves older adults with a focus on compassion, quality care, and innovation in aging services.

irs program accomplishments · form 990 part iii · fy2024

What they reported doing

  1. #1 primary $2.56M
    CERTIFIED HOME HEALTH CARE PROGRAM WHICH SERVED 592 PATIENTS AND PROVIDED 18,414 UNITS IN 2024.
  2. #2 $1.89M
    ADULT DAY CARE PROGRAM WHICH HAD 22,738 VISITS FOR THE YEAR 2024.
named programs · 8 · from sources

What they call their work

Adult Day Health Program
Outpatient program offering rehabilitation, socialization, and medical services six days a week for community members
Fay J. Lindner Residences
Assisted living community providing housing, personal care, meals, activities, and 24-hour support for older adults
Fountaingate Gardens
Independent living life plan community for adults 62+ on the Gurwin campus, offering senior housing and access to continuum of care
Gurwin Home Care Agency
Provides skilled nursing and home care aides to support seniors in their homes
Gurwin Jewish Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
300-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility offering long-term care, short-term rehab, ventilator/respiratory care, memory care, and palliative/hospice services
Island Nursing and Rehab Center
120-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation center in Holtsville, NY, acquired by Gurwin in 2020
Memory Care Program
Specialized secure unit for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other dementias, featuring an innovative Immersion Room
On-site Dialysis Center
State-of-the-art facility providing dialysis services to residents and community members
activities · 14 groups

What they do

  • Short-Term Rehabilitation Therapy 2 activities
    • Delivers rehabilitation and therapy services
      Provides on-site occupational therapy, physical therapy, and speech therapy services to residents and program participants.
    • Provides short-term rehabilitation services
      Operates award-winning short-term rehabilitation programs with 80 beds and a renovated rehabilitation suite at two locations in Commack and Holtsville, NY.
  • Infection Control in Long-Term Care 1 activity
    • Administers vaccinations and health management programs
      Provides recommended vaccinations as part of comprehensive health management in skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities.
  • Community Festival & Event Production 1 activity
    • Hosts community and cultural enrichment events
      Organizes events such as an annual international photo contest, art exhibitions, and themed celebrations (e.g., Founding Fathers, FIFA World Cup exercises) to engage residents and the broader community.
  • Direct Mental Health Counseling and Support Services 1 activity
    • Offers social work and psychosocial support
      Provides psychosocial counseling, case management, and support groups for participants and caregivers through professional social work services.
  • Caregiver Support for Dementia and Aging 1 activity
    • Offers specialized memory care and dementia support
      Dedicates 60 beds to a specialized Memory Care unit and provides innovative programming including an Immersion Room and therapeutic recreation for individuals with Alzheimer’s Disease and other dementias.
  • Senior Social & Enrichment Programming 1 activity
    • Offers therapeutic recreation and social programming
      Provides structured activities including reality orientation, reminiscence therapy, arts and crafts, entertainment, games, movies, religious activities, discussion groups, local trips, and themed events (e.g., prom, Halloween dog parade, Barbie celebration, Woodstock anniversary) to support emotional and cognitive well-being.
  • Continuing Care Retirement Communities 1 activity
    • Operates a full continuum of senior health care services
      Provides independent living, assisted living, short-term rehabilitation, long-term skilled care, memory care, adult day care, home care, and respiratory care services in Commack and Holtsville, NY, including a 300-bed nursing home and a Life Plan Community (CCRC) with independent living at Fountaingate Gardens.
  • Day Habilitation Services 1 activity
    • Operates an Adult Day Health Program
      Serves over 140 individuals six days a week (with some sources indicating seven-day operations), offering life skills education, social events, therapeutic recreation, and respite care for families in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
  • Direct Clinical Care Services 1 activity
    • Operates an on-site dialysis center
      Hosts a 12-station dialysis center available to residents and members of the broader Long Island community.
  • Home Care Services for Elderly and Disabled 1 activity
    • Provides home care and respite services
      Delivers skilled nursing, home care aide services, and respite care through the Gurwin Home Care Agency to residents in Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
  • CACFP Meal Service and Administration 1 activity
    • Provides nutritional services and counseling
      Offers daily meals including continental breakfast, hot noontime meals, and snacks, along with nutritional counseling and education for participants.
  • Telehealth and Urgent Care Access 1 activity
    • Provides on-site medical and specialty services
      Offers physician coverage Monday–Friday with extended NP/PA and on-call coverage, along with on-site access to optometry, dentistry, audiology, podiatry, laboratory, radiology, and consulting specialists; facilitates access to community-based specialists as needed.
  • Animal-Assisted Support Services 1 activity
    • Provides pet visitation services
      Offers pet dog visitation services to enhance emotional well-being and engagement among residents.
  • Volunteer-Driven Residential Care Support 1 activity
    • Supports volunteer engagement and companionship programs
      Trains and deploys volunteers to provide companionship, recreational support, transportation, and clerical assistance to residents and Adult Day Care participants.
financials · form 990 · fy2024
revenue
Total revenue$107.00M
Contributions & grants$2.75M3%
Program service revenue$91.55M86%
Investment income$396K0%
Other revenue$12.30M
expenses
Total expenses$89.67M
Program expenses90%
Admin / overhead10%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$58.18M
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$71.34M
Cash$10.55M
Investments$8.27M
Liabilities$29.19M
Net assets$42.15M
Liquid reserves2.5 mo
3 years on record · 2020–2024 · YoY revenue +26.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2024

Who runs it

paid leadership · 5
NameTitleHours/wkCompensation
STUART B ALMER PRESIDENT & CEO 39 $909K
LOUIS VITERITTI CHIEF FINANCIAL OFFICER 38 $422K
MICHAEL LETTER SR. VICE PRESIDENT & COO 38 $363K
LYNETTE RUTHERFORD CHIEF NURSING OFFICER 38 $259K
JENNIFER CARPENTIERI VICE PRESIDENT/ADMINISTRATOR 38 $226K
board members · 15
  • ADAM NOVAK — DIRECTOR
  • ANIL JAGTIANI — DIRECTOR
  • ANNE DUNNE — DIRECTOR
  • BERT E BRODSKY — PRESIDENT/CHAIRMAN
  • BERT KARLIN — SECRETARY
  • CARY WOLF — VICE PRESIDENT
  • FREDERIC Z KONIGSBERG — VICE PRESIDENT
  • GERALD I ANGOWITZ — SENIOR VICE PRESIDENT
  • JOSEPH B ROSENBERG — DIRECTOR
  • LAURA GURWIN FLUG — VICE PRESIDENT
  • LEE LAUNER — TREASURER
  • LISA LOOZIS — DIRECTOR
  • NOAH FINKEL MD — DIRECTOR
  • PAMELA FURST-EYSLER — DIRECTOR
  • TEDDY SELINGER — DIRECTOR
relationships · 16

Who they work with

  • American Seniors Housing Association Network — Cites a report by the American Seniors Housing Association on the comparative costs of senior living versus aging in place.
  • Blackbaud Partner — Provides donor management and secure donation processing through its platform.
  • CareScout Partner — References joint 2024 Cost of Care Survey conducted by Genworth and CareScout to provide cost data.
  • Fresenius Kidney Care Partner — Partnership to operate a 12-station dialysis center at Gurwin.
  • Genworth Government — References Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey to inform families about assisted living expenses.
  • Huntington Hospital Partner — Primary hospital for scheduled care for long-term skilled nursing residents.
  • Huntington Now Partner — Featured in Huntington Now article about Gurwin Assisted Living artists.
  • McKnight’s Partner — Featured in McKnight’s news articles highlighting events and programs at Gurwin.
  • National Institute on Aging Government — References research from the National Institute on Aging on the health risks of social isolation in older adults.
  • National Nurse's Week Government — Recognizes and celebrates nursing staff during National Nurse’s Week.
  • News12 Partner — Featured in News12 articles highlighting events and programs at Gurwin.
  • Professional Photographers (panel) Partner — Panel of professional photographers donates time annually to judge contest submissions.
  • St. Catherine’s in Smithtown Partner — Mandated destination for emergency transport under state law.
  • Stony Brook University Hospital Hospitalists Program Partner — Clinical partnership providing daily medical coverage for the short-term rehabilitation unit
  • TBR News Media Partner — Featured in TBR News Media articles highlighting events and programs at Gurwin.
  • The Family and Medical Leave Act Government — References FMLA as a resource for family caregivers to access job-protected leave.
strategies · 4

How they approach the work

Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.

  • Continuum of Care Model
    methodology: continuum_of_care
    By offering a full continuum of care on one campus, the organization enables seamless transitions between levels of service as seniors' needs change, because integrated access reduces disruption and supports long-term engagement with care.
  • Faith-Based Care Framework
    methodology: faith-based_care
    By grounding care in Jewish ethics, tradition, and lifestyle, the organization provides culturally meaningful support that enhances trust and belonging for Jewish seniors, because shared values strengthen therapeutic relationships and care adherence.
  • Holistic Therapeutic Engagement
    methodology: creative_therapeutics
    By integrating creative, recreational, and animal-assisted therapies tailored to individual preferences, the organization enhances emotional well-being and engagement, because personalized, non-clinical interventions reduce isolation and support cognitive and psychological resilience.
  • Interdisciplinary Person-Centered Care
    methodology: interdisciplinary_team_care
    By using interdisciplinary teams to deliver personalized nursing care, the organization treats each resident as a family member, because coordinated, holistic assessment and response across medical, emotional, and social domains improves care quality and resident dignity.