The Five Towns Premier Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Woodmere has entered a new chapter under new ownership led by Isaac Weiner, with Avi Terebelo stepping in as the facility’s administrator.
The leadership transition marks a shift for the well-known nursing and rehabilitation center, which serves residents across the Five Towns and surrounding South Shore communities.
Weiner, a Lawrence resident, will be celebrating one year with the Five Towns Premier on March 1 and he also serves as a local Hatzalah EMT. He worked at Excelsior Care Group from 2008 to 2024, before buying the premier.
“There was an opportunity to buy the building and I took it,” Weiner said.
The new management team aims to enhance patient care, strengthen rehabilitation services and invest in facility improvements while continuing to serve local families in need of short-term recovery and long-term care.
“The vision is to come to a facility in the neighborhood we grew up in,” Terebelo said. “It gives us the opportunity to give back to the families and people we know from the community.”
Terebelo lives in Cedarhurst and began his role as administrator on Nov. 24, 2025.
Located on Central Avenue, Five Towns Premier provides post-acute rehabilitation services, skilled nursing care and long-term residential services for patients recovering from surgeries, illnesses and injuries, as well as for residents requiring ongoing medical support.
Weiner, now overseeing ownership operations, said the goal is to build on the center’s existing programs while improving the overall patient and family experience. Planned updates include investments in staff support, facility upgrades and expanded rehabilitation offerings aimed at helping patients return home safely after hospitalization.
“We are working on the quality of care,” Terebelo said. “We are trying to make an easy transition for residents and to make the best of a situation. We value and support the families in every way that we can.”
Terebelo, who assumes responsibility for day-to-day operations as administrator, will oversee clinical services, staffing coordination and regulatory compliance. He said strengthening communication with families and ensuring quality care remain top priorities.
“Our focus is on creating a supportive environment where residents receive high-quality care while families feel confident in the services their loved ones are receiving,” Terebelo said. “We want to continue building trust within the community.”
The new leadership team also plans to strengthen partnerships with local hospitals, physicians and community organizations to ensure smoother transitions for patients entering rehabilitation following hospital stays.
Long Island facilities like Five Towns Premier have seen growing demand in recent years as the region’s population ages and more residents seek rehabilitation services close to home. Short-term rehabilitation programs, including physical, occupational and speech therapy, are increasingly used to help patients recover mobility and independence after surgery or serious illness.
“Maintaining a compassionate environment for long-term residents will remain equally important as the center expands services for short-term rehabilitation patients,” Weiner added.
Five Towns Premier continues to accept residents requiring skilled nursing care, post-hospital rehabilitation and long-term support, serving families throughout the Five Towns, Far Rockaway, and neighboring communities.
“We’re working very hard on customer service,” Weiner said. “We want the residents here to be comfortable, we have to try the best we can to enhance the residents experience as best we can.”
Community members can call (516) 588-3200 Ext. 1041 to schedule a tour.
