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SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

Grade C 78/100 composite score

For profit - Corporation

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

100

Ownership

For profit - Corporation

Total Fines

None

Last Survey

N/A

275 W MERRICK ROAD, FREEPORT, NY 11520
5166234000

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.65h
LPN
0.54h
CNA
1.66h
Total
2.85h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

ABRAMCZYK, SOLOMON

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2014

25%

FARKOWITZ, ESTHER

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2014

45%

PLATSCHEK, RICHARD

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2014

5%

SCHUCK, ROBERT

Individual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTSince Feb 2014

25%

ABRAMCZYK, SOLOMON

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Feb 2014

Penalties & Fines

No penalties or fines on record.

Health Inspection Deficiencies (24)

August 15, 2025Health10 deficiencies
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 30, 2025
0658DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 30, 2025
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 30, 2025
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 4, 2025
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 30, 2025
0756EMinimal 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.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 30, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 4, 2025
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 30, 2025
0925FMinimal harm, Widespread

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

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 30, 2025
0838CNo 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.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Sep 30, 2025
April 11, 2024Health11 deficiencies
0584EMinimal 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.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2024
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2024
0686DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2024
0693DMinimal 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.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2024
0698DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2024
0842DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2024
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2024
0835DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2024
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2024
0812EMinimal harm, Pattern

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

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2024
0925DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected May 27, 2024
July 19, 2022Health3 deficiencies
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

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

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 2, 2022
0759DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 5, 2022
0760DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Aug 2, 2022

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?

SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in FREEPORT, New York has a CareGrader grade of C (Average), with a composite score of 77.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?

SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER have?

SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER has 24 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

How many beds does SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER have?

SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER has 100 certified beds with approximately 91 current residents (91% occupancy). The facility is located at 275 W MERRICK ROAD, FREEPORT, New York 11520. It is a for profit - corporation facility.

Data Disclaimer

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