Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing
Nursing Home · East Islip, NY
CMS certification number335401
Contact & location
340 East Montauk HighwayEast Islip, NY 11730
Suffolk County
- Phone
- (631) 581-6400
- ZIP code
- 11730 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 160
- Residents per day
- 150.1 (94% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal name
- Suffolk Restorative Therapy & Nursing, LLC
- Chain
- Paragon Healthnet (11 facilities, avg 4.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 25, 1973
- 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
- 4.16 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.91 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.08 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.17 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.41 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 35.7 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 55.8 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- September 9, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 5.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 2
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 10 health · 2 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-09 | 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 2025-10-28 |
| 2025-09-09 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-28 |
| 2025-09-09 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. F0697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-28 |
| 2025-09-09 | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. F0710 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-28 |
| 2025-09-09 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-10-28 |
| 2024-06-11 | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. F0694 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2024-06-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-07-31 |
| 2022-10-05 | 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 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-10-05 | 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 2022-12-02 |
| 2022-10-05 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-02 |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Laufer, Issac (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 50% | |
| Lebowitz, Chaim (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25% | |
| Lebowitz, Max (individual) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25% | |
| 340 East Montauk Highway LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aplustille, Joseph (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rai, Paulinder (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Polimeni, Lisa (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Laufer, Issac (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lebowitz, Chaim (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lebowitz, Max (individual) | Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aplustille, Joseph (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Itzkowitz, Jay (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Rai, Paulinder (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing?
Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing has a 5-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 Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing have?
It has 160 certified beds and cares for about 150 residents per day.
Has Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing been fined?
CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Who owns Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing?
It is part of Paragon Healthnet and is classified as for profit - partnership. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing?
(631) 581-6400. The facility is located at 340 East Montauk Highway, East Islip, NY 11730.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.