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HomeNew YorkSouth Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

275 W Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 115205166234000WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.2on Google(167 reviews)
3/5Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
100
certified

How South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Compares in New York

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in New York. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
3/5
NY average
3.0/5
Close to state average
Health inspection rating
2/5
NY average
2.7/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
2/5
NY average
2.8/5
Below state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.80 hrs/day
NY average
3.62 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.78 hrs/day
NY average
0.71 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
41.7%
NY average
40.3%
Close to state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 2/5 health inspection rating is below the New York average of 2.7/5.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
11
deficiency citations
Inspected Apr 11, 2024
Most recent cycle
10
deficiency citations
Inspected Aug 15, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 1 fewer deficiency citation than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$13,718/mo
New York median
Private Room
$14,904/mo
New York median
Nassau County 65+
250,475
18.0% of county
County Population
1,389,160
Nassau County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 3-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Freeport, New York with 100 certified beds. It has been operating since 1979. Its overall CMS rating is 3 out of 5.

Beds
100
Avg Residents/Day
96.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Sep 18, 1979
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Resident
County
Nassau
Last Inspection
Aug 15, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10
Weighted Score
52.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (24)

F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0756Potential for Harm

Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0838Minimal Harm

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.

Survey: Aug 15, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0693Potential for Harm

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.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0835Potential for Harm

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0842Potential for Harm

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0925Potential for Harm

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Survey: Apr 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Jul 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: Jul 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jul 19, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.23 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.78 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.78 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.80 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.50 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.22 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
41.7%
RN Turnover
44.8%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
ABRAMCZYK, SOLOMON5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual25%Feb 26, 2014
FARKOWITZ, ESTHER5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual45%Feb 26, 2014
PLATSCHEK, RICHARD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual5%Feb 26, 2014
SCHUCK, ROBERT5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual25%Feb 26, 2014
ABRAMCZYK, SOLOMONW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 26, 2014

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center and nearby alternatives.

All New York facilities
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Freeport, NYCurrent facility
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
Meadowbrook Care Center
Freeport, NY1,056 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U
Oceanside, NY2.0 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
5/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
Oceanside Care Center Inc
Oceanside, NY2.8 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
Uniondale, NY3.1 miAbuse flag
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $141,265
Rockville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center,
Rockville Center, NY3.1 mi
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: None
The Grand Pavilion for Rhb & Nrsg at Rockville Ctr
Rockville Centre, NY3.2 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
2/5
Recorded fines: $60,401
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Freeport, NY · Current facility
—3/52/52/5None recorded
Meadowbrook Care Center
Freeport, NY
1,056 ft5/54/53/5None recorded
Mount Sinai South Nassau T C U
Oceanside, NY
2.0 mi5/55/55/5None recorded
Oceanside Care Center Inc
Oceanside, NY
2.8 mi5/54/53/5None recorded
A Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility
Uniondale, NY
3.1 mi1/51/53/5$141,265
Rockville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center,
Rockville Center, NY
3.1 mi5/54/52/5None recorded
The Grand Pavilion for Rhb & Nrsg at Rockville Ctr
Rockville Centre, NY
3.2 mi3/52/52/5$60,401

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?▾
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated average.
How much does South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in New York is $13,718/month for a semi-private room and $14,904/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center had any health inspection violations?▾
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center had 10 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Aug 15, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?▾
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides 3.80 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours, 0.78 LPN hours, and 2.23 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 41.7%.
How many beds does South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?▾
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 100 certified beds with an average of 96.2 residents per day, resulting in approximately 96% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Sapphire Care Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in New York, including 1 in Freeport. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?▾
On Google Maps, South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a rating of 4.2 out of 5 based on 167 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 3/5.

Part of Sapphire Care Group

This chain operates 8 facilities. View all →