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South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

275 W Merrick Road
Freeport, NY 11520 · 5166234000 · Nassau County

CMS Star Ratings

Overall★★★★★
Health inspection★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Quality measures★★★★★

Facility Facts

Certified beds100
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
State rank#326

By the numbers

24
Health citations (3 cycles)
0
Immediate-jeopardy (J/K/L)
0
Actual-harm (G/H/I)
$0
Federal fines (CMPs)
The trend: Citations are rising — 10 in the most recent cycle versus 3 two cycles ago.

Recent Health Citations

Aug 15, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0838
C — Cited
Administration Deficiencies
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.
Aug 15, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Aug 15, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0755
D — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Aug 15, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0686
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Aug 15, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0684
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Aug 15, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0677
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Aug 15, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0658
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Aug 15, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0656
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Aug 15, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0756
E — No actual harm
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Aug 15, 2025 · Health survey · F-tag 0925
F — No actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Apr 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0925
D — No actual harm
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Apr 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0880
D — No actual harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Apr 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0842
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Apr 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0835
D — No actual harm
Administration Deficiencies
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Apr 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0698
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Apr 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0693
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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.
Apr 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0686
D — No actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Apr 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0656
D — No actual harm
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Apr 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0609
D — No actual harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Apr 11, 2024 · Health survey · F-tag 0812
E — No actual harm
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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How to read this page. Star ratings and citation counts come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare August 2026 dataset, covering the three most recent inspection cycles. Scope/severity letters: D–F no actual harm, G–I actual harm, J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026 dataset. Updated quarterly. Figures come from public CMS records; contact info@theskilledreport.com for corrections.