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South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
275 W Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 100 beds, South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center serves Freeport in Nassau County, New York and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1979.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the New York median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 11, 3 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 24.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 41.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Nassau Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 18 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 24.0 | 9.3 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.8 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 41.7% | 28.9% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (36 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Aug 2025, 11 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: D ×19 E ×3 F ×1 C ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 4 Nov 2025 |
| 15 Aug 2025 | F0838 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | C | Standard survey | 30 Sep 2025 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Standard survey | 27 May 2024 |
| 19 Jul 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2022 |
| 19 Jul 2022 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Standard survey | 5 Aug 2022 |
| 19 Jul 2022 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 2 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 41.7%, RNs 44.8%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.0% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.1% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 9.9% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 14.4% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: South Shore Rehabilitation Llc. Chain: Sapphire Care Group (8 facilities).
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Nassau County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Belair Care Center Inc | Bellmore | 102 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 11.8 | — | 7 May 2025 |
| Emerge Nursing and Rehabilitation At Glen Cove | Glen Cove | 102 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 8 | 7.8 | — | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Excel At Woodbury For Rehabilitation and Nursing, | Woodbury | 123 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 13 | 10.6 | — | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Garden Care Center | Franklin Square | 150 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 19 | 12.7 | — | 4 Mar 2026 |
| Grandell Rehabilitation and Nu | Long Beach | 278 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 15 | 5.4 | — | 27 Aug 2025 |
| Lynbrook Restorative Therapy and Nursing | Lunbrook | 100 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 7 | 7.0 | — | 6 Feb 2026 |
| Meadowbrook Care Center | Freeport | 280 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 12 | 4.3 | — | 20 May 2026 |
| Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U | Oceanside | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 25.0 | — | 24 Dec 2025 |
All 36 facilities in Nassau County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.8 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
It is part of the Sapphire Care Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 15 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Aug 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.