Nursing homes › New York › South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
275 W Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520 · 5166234000 · 100 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Sapphire Care Group, a group operating 8 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 2.6/5, 1 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $142,730 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (2.6/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.80 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.78. Weekend total: 3.50. Nursing staff turnover: 42%.
All-time on record: 24 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-15 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | F | Health | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | E | Health | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-11-04 |
| 2025-08-15 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Health | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2025-08-15 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-11-04 |
| 2025-08-15 | 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. | C | Health | corrected 2025-09-30 |
| 2024-04-11 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-27 |
| 2024-04-11 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Health | corrected 2024-05-27 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ABRAMCZYK, SOLOMON | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 02/26/2014 |
| FARKOWITZ, ESTHER | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 45% | since 02/26/2014 |
| PLATSCHEK, RICHARD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 02/26/2014 |
| SCHUCK, ROBERT | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 02/26/2014 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335156. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.