Nursing home · Freeport, NY
South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
275 W Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520 · (516) 623-4000
South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a 100-bed for-profit nursing home in Freeport, New York (Nassau County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1979. On average it cares for 95 residents a day (about 95% of its certified beds). It is part of Sapphire Care Group, a group of 8 nursing homes. CMS gives it an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.94 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.84 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 3.57 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 38% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 38% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 1 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | August 15, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 10 above the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Corporation. Legal business name: South Shore Rehabilitation LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center?
CMS rates South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center 2 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center have?
100 certified beds, with an average of 95 residents a day.
Does South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center?
(516) 623-4000. Address: 275 W Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).