South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Nursing Home · Freeport, NY
CMS certification number335156
Contact & location
275 W Merrick RoadFreeport, NY 11520
Nassau County
- Phone
- (516) 623-4000
- ZIP code
- 11520 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 100
- Residents per day
- 96.2 (96% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- South Shore Rehabilitation LLC
- Chain
- Sapphire Care Group (8 facilities, avg 2.6★)
- Medicare certified since
- September 18, 1979
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.80 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.78 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.78 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.23 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.50 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 41.7 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 44.8 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- August 15, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 10.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 1
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 24 health · 15 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-15 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-04 |
| 2025-08-15 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-04 |
| 2025-08-15 | 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. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
C No actual harm, potential for minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2024-04-11 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | 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. F0693 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. F0835 · Administration Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. F0925 · Environmental Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2022-07-19 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-02 |
| 2022-07-19 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-05 |
| 2022-07-19 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-02 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Abramczyk, Solomon (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25% | |
| Farkowitz, Esther (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 45% | |
| Platschek, Richard (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 5% | |
| Schuck, Robert (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25% | |
| Abramczyk, Solomon (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center?
South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.
How many beds does South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center have?
It has 100 certified beds and cares for about 96 residents per day.
Has South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center?
It is part of Sapphire Care Group and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center?
(516) 623-4000. The facility is located at 275 W Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.