• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)
• Has 160 certified beds with an average of 140 residents per day (88% occupancy)
• Last health inspection found 5 deficiencies (inspected Sep 9, 2025)
• No fines on record
• Total nursing staff: 4.26 hours per resident per day
• Staff turnover rate: 40.7%
• Part of the Paragon Healthnet chain (11 facilities)
Momentum at South Bay for Rehab and Nursing is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in East Islip, New York with 160 certified beds. It has been operating since 1973. The facility scored above average compared to New York facilities.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
No penalties on record.
Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.
Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.
| Name | Role | Type | Ownership % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LAUFER, ISSAC | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 50% | Nov 17, 2010 |
| LEBOWITZ, CHAIM | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 25% | Nov 17, 2010 |
| LEBOWITZ, MAX | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | Individual | 25% | Nov 17, 2010 |
| POLIMENI, LISA | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2024 |
| RAI, PAULINDER | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | Individual | N/A | Jan 1, 2023 |
| APLUSTILLE, JOSEPH | CONTRACTED MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Sep 10, 2012 |
| LAUFER, ISSAC | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | Individual | N/A | Nov 17, 2010 |
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