Comprehensive Review: Maria Regina Residence, Brentwood, NY

Facility overview

Spread across a 212-acre campus in Brentwood, New York, Maria Regina Residence is a 188-bed community that can carry a resident from a short rehabilitation stay through long-term nursing and memory care without a move elsewhere. It's part of Optima Care Community.

At a glance

Key facility specifications

• Total Certified Beds: 188
• Medicare/Medicaid Certified: Yes
• Starting Price: $3,495/month
• Average Cost: $8,135/month (slightly above the local average of $7,795)

Services offered

Maria Regina Residence provides multiple levels of care:

Amenities and daily activities

The facility includes private rooms, a landscaped garden courtyard, an on-site chapel, a communal dining room, and a beauty salon. Daily programs feature arts and crafts, music therapy, book clubs, fitness classes, educational sessions, social events, and spiritual activities.

Amenities

• Private rooms
• Landscaped garden courtyard
• On-site chapel with regular religious services
• Communal dining room
• Beauty and nail salon

Daily activities

• Arts and crafts sessions
• Music therapy and entertainment
• Book club meetings
• Fitness classes and group exercises
• Educational programs
• Social events and gatherings

• Spiritual activities

Quality of care and staff

Maria Regina Residence is Medicare and Medicaid certified and offers nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and support services on its Brentwood campus. According to Medicare.gov Care Compare, the facility (listed as Maria Regina Rehabilitation and Nursing, CCN 335837) has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Quality measures are its strongest component at 5 stars, followed by a 4-star staffing rating and a 3-star health inspection rating. It is a for-profit facility with 188 certified beds. Reported total nurse staffing is about 4.82 hours per resident per day, well above the national benchmark of roughly 3.5 hours, including about 0.63 registered nurse hours per resident per day. The most recent standard health inspection was completed on January 28, 2025 and cited 8 health deficiencies. Federal records list 1 fine totaling $8,512, no payment denials, and no abuse warning icon.

Key leadership

• Administrator: Tanya Randolph, RN, LNHA
• Director of Nursing: Nancy Fitzgerald, MSN, RN, NP
• Director of Rehabilitation: Martina Basili
• Director of Social Services: Laura Frawley, LMSW

Pricing and additional fees

Starting price: $3,495/month. Average cost: $8,135/month, which is slightly higher than the local average of $7,795. The higher cost reflects the facility's range of services, private room options, and campus amenities.

• Pricing for specialized care isn't published, so contact the facility directly for a full breakdown of costs and any extra fees tied to specific services or care levels.

Unique features and programs

The 212-acre campus provides a quiet setting for recovery. An on-site chapel serves residents interested in spiritual care, and the facility runs a caregiver support group for family members. Short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing, and memory care are all available in one location.

Recommendations for potential residents and families

1. Schedule a tour to see the campus and meet staff in person.
2. Ask how care plans are tailored to individual needs, especially for memory care or rehabilitation services.
3. Inquire about staff-to-resident ratios, particularly during evenings and weekends.
4. Request to eat a meal at the facility to assess the dining options yourself.
5. Ask about financial assistance programs, long-term care insurance acceptance, or sliding scale fees, as costs run higher than average.
6. Attend a caregiver support group session if possible to see how the facility supports family members.
7. Request the current activities calendar to confirm that daily programs match your or your loved one's interests.

Maria Regina Residence offers a full range of care services on a large campus in Brentwood. Costs run higher than the local average, so families should weigh the range of care options and services against the price when deciding.