SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
275 W MERRICK ROAD, FREEPORT, NY 11520 · CCN 335156
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 100
- Avg residents/day
- 91.6
- Phone
- 5166234000
Inspection history vs New York & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New York avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-08-15 | 10 | 7.7 | 9.5 | +2.3 worse |
| 2 | 2024-04-11 | 11 | 6.1 | 9.8 | +4.9 worse |
| 3 | 2022-07-19 | 4 | 5.7 | 9.3 | -1.7 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Administration | 1 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 4.05 | 32.3% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.92 | 29.6% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 2.85 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- SAPPHIRE CARE GROUP
- Facilities in chain
- 8
- Chain avg overall
- 2.40 / 5
Inspection citations (25)
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-11-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- CF0838Conduct 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.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30
Potential for minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-11-04
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2025-08-15 · Health · corrected 2025-09-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0584Honor 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.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0693Ensure 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.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2024-04-11 · Health · corrected 2024-05-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-06-08 · Health · corrected 2023-07-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2022-07-19 · Health · corrected 2022-08-02
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FARKOWITZ, ESTHER | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 45% | 2014-02-26 |
| ABRAMCZYK, SOLOMON | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 25% | 2014-02-26 |
| SCHUCK, ROBERT | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 25% | 2014-02-26 |
| PLATSCHEK, RICHARD | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 5% | 2014-02-26 |
| ABRAMCZYK, SOLOMON | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2014-02-26 |
Other facilities in FREEPORT
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| MEADOWBROOK CARE CENTER | ★★★★★ | 280 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.