D

SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

275 W MERRICK ROAD, FREEPORT, NY 11520
Score: 50 / 100

CMS data shows South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center earning a D grade with a score of 50/100, placing it below most facilities in New York. Prospective residents and families should carefully review the specific areas of concern detailed below.

Staffing at South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is near the national average, with 4.05 total nursing hours per resident per day (national average: 3.8 hours).

Recent inspections identified 25 deficiencies at South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 16 / 40 pts
2 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 10 / 25 pts
2 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 12 / 20 pts
3 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 12 / 15 pts
4 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 4.05 3.8 Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.92 0.7 Above Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.77 0.7 Above Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 2.36 2.4 Average
Weekend Total Nursing 3.69 3.8 Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.73 0.7 Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

25
Total Deficiencies
Aug 14, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 24 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0925 Severity F
    Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
    Aug 14, 2025 · Environmental Deficiencies
  • Tag 0756 Severity E
    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in develo
    Aug 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
  • Tag 0656 Severity D
    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
    Aug 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0658 Severity D
    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
    Aug 14, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Aug 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 11.0% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.0% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 9.9% 14.5% Better
Urinary tract infections 1.4% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 33.3% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.2% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 13.8% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of D is based on a score of 50 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 2★ → 16 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 2★ → 10 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 3★ → 12 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 4★ → 12 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
100
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 14, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
10