From 3 postings and nurse reviews · Employer research Jul 30, 2026Sources
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The short version
You would step into Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center at 5353 Merrick Road in Massapequa, a Nassau County skilled nursing and rehab building on Long Island’s South Shore.
Employer research, Jul 30, 2026
RN Unit Manager roles here post at $50–$55 an hour with a steady Monday–Friday 7:00 AM–3:00 PM schedule.
For experienced nursesSources
Nurses describe a friendly, family-like atmosphere and real camaraderie on the floor.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.comFlexible scheduling shows up as a repeated plus even when the building is short-staffed.
For experienced nursesSources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Who it fits
Best fit
- Rehab nurses: all 3 roles
- LPNs and LVNs: 2 of 3 roles accept an LPN or LVN
Nursing here
- Career development
Employees report limited advancement opportunities
Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center · employer research
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Union representation
Union and non-union roles reported
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- Scheduling
Flexible scheduling noted positively; RN Unit Manager Mon–Fri 7:00 AM–3:00 PM; RN Supervisor 3:00 PM–11:00 PM posted
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Sources
As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
Published pay and benefits
- Hourly pay
$50–$55/hr
RN Unit Manager, Massapequa NY; employer-provided range
As of 2026
- Hourly pay
$50–$55/hr
RN Unit Manager top of posted range
As of 2026
- Sign-on bonus
Sign-on bonuses mentioned by employees as sometimes not honored
As of 2026
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The units
Skilled Nursing / Long-Term Care
CMS total nurse HPRD 3.02; RN HPRD 0.36; CNA HPRD 1.97; staffing star 2.0
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Source location unconfirmedSource: allnurses.comRN Unit Manager / Nursing leadership
RN Unit Manager posts cite compliance, resident progress monitoring, physician communication
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Source location unconfirmed
Workplace photos
What nurses say
Themes from public reviews
Summaries of published reviews, with the original sources.
- Family-like culture
- Staff often describe a friendly, family-like atmosphere and camaraderie
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com- Understaffing and workload
- Understaffing is a recurring complaint that raises workload and hurts work-life balance
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- Management and communication
- Reviews cite weak management effectiveness, poor communication, and limited staff support
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
More review themes
- Pay and benefits dissatisfaction
- Pay seen as below expectations; union vs non-union gaps; benefits mixed; some sign-on disputes
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- Flexible scheduling
- Flexible scheduling is called out as a positive despite staffing strain
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As of 2026Source: glassdoor.com
The hard parts
Understaffing is a recurring complaint here—CMS staffing sits at 2.0 stars with about 3.02 total nurse hours per resident day—and it pushes workload up and work-life balance down.
What to ask
- How is base pay set for the role, and which differentials apply?
- Which shifts are open, and what are the weekend, holiday and call rules?
- How long is orientation, and will I have one preceptor?
- What does a usual day’s workload look like?
Living in Massapequa, NY
Massapequa is a quiet Long Island suburb on the South Shore of Nassau County, offering nurses a relaxed pace near the Great South Bay and Jones Beach. Commuter rail access to Manhattan makes it practical for those who want suburban living with urban reachability.
Browse roles in Massapequa- State price level · New York
- 8% above the national average
- State index 107.9 (100 = national)
U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis · 2024 Regional Price Parities
Common questions
Does Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center hire new grads?
1 of 3 roles asks for nursing experience, and none says it welcomes new grads.
Which shifts are open?
Of the 2 roles with a stated shift, 2 are day shifts.
How do I apply?
Choose a role and press Apply. Your application comes to our team, we send it to Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center, and we tell you what happens next.
Current openings at Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$32–$35/hr
- LPN
- Day shift
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN)
$32–$35/hr
- LPN
- Day shift
Want to work here?
The hiring team at Parkview Care and Rehabilitation Center sees your name and profile, never your email or phone.
Sources
- allnurses.com/nursing-homes/parkview-care-rehabilitation-center-inc-r8195
Nursing here, The hard parts · as of 2026
- glassdoor.com/Reviews/Parkview-Care-and-Rehabilitation-Center-Reviews-E842407.htm
The short version, Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026 · 2026-07-30
- glassdoor.com/Salary/Parkview-Care-and-Rehabilitation-Center-Salaries-E842407.htm
Nursing here, What nurses say, The hard parts · as of 2026
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