South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
275 W Merrick Road · Freeport, NY · 11520 · 5166234000
100 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Sapphire Care Group
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.98 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.84 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.56 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 4, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 15, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 4, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F August 15, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D August 15, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · C August 15, 2025
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.
Corrected September 30, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024
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.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
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.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 11, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected May 27, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected July 17, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected August 2, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected August 5, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 19, 2022
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected August 2, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335156 · certified since September 18, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.