South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
275 W Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520 · (516) 623-4000
For profit - Corporation · 100 certified beds
South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in August 2025, found 10 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on August 15, 2025 found 10 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.August 15, 2025 · F0925 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.August 15, 2025 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.August 15, 2025 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.August 15, 2025 · F0658 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.August 15, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.August 15, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.August 15, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.August 15, 2025 · F0755 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.August 15, 2025 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.August 15, 2025 · F0838 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Many
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 3 citations.
- Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.August 15, 2025 · F0677 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.April 11, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.April 11, 2024 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.80 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.78 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.78 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.23 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 41.7% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 100 |
| Average residents per day | 96.2 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Meadowbrook Care Center Freeport · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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- Fulton Commons Care Center Inc East Meadow · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Daleview Care Center Farmingdale · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Garden Care Center Franklin Square · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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