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South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

275 W Merrick Road
Freeport, NY 11520
(516) 623-4000

CCN
335156
Certified beds
100
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Chain
Sapphire Care Group

Nurse staffing

2.86
Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day, case-mix adjusted

Registered nurses: 0.61 hours per resident per day

Nursing staff turnover: 41% a year

Derived by CMS from the Payroll-Based Journal and refreshed quarterly.

Inspection history

Inspected August 15, 2025

10 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
C
F0838 No actual harm with potential for minimal harm · Widespread

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
D
F0658 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
D
F0677 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
D
F0684 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
D
F0686 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 4, 2025
D
F0755 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected November 4, 2025
E
F0756 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025
F
F0925 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Widespread

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected September 30, 2025

Inspected April 11, 2024

11 citations · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0609 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2024
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2024
D
F0686 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2024
D
F0693 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2024
D
F0698 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2024
D
F0835 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2024
D
F0842 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2024
D
F0880 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2024
D
F0925 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2024
E
F0584 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2024
E
F0812 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Pattern

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected May 27, 2024

Inspected June 8, 2023

1 citation · from a complaint investigation · Health
D
F0600 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected July 17, 2023

Inspected July 19, 2022

3 citations · Health
D
F0656 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

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

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 2, 2022
D
F0759 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 5, 2022
D
F0760 No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm · Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Deficient, Provider has date of correction · corrected August 2, 2022