South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Freeport, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335156) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (516) 623-4000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is also 2 stars.
South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.7%.
South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a for-profit, corporation-owned nursing home in Freeport, Nassau County, New York. Certified since September 1979, it operates 100 certified beds with an average of 96.2 residents and accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are more mixed: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the staffing rating is 2 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is 41.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports 0 federal fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility, and no payment denial actions.
CMS does not list an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this location in the provided data.
South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is part of the Sapphire Care Group chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.6 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.80 hours per resident per day, including 0.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars; nursing turnover is 41.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds with an average daily census of 96.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Sapphire Care Group chain, which operates 8 facilities with an average rating of 2.6 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since September 18, 1979.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspections (2 stars), staffing (2 stars), and quality measures (5 stars) — which combine into the overall 3-star rating.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5166234000 and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour guidance; contact the facility at 5166234000 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335156?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.