Overview of South Shore Healthcare

South Shore Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a nursing home in Freeport, NY, offering long-term care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With a comfortable and welcoming setting, the community ensures older adults are treated well throughout their stay. Residents also experience a worry-free lifestyle with full-service dining, concierge services, and 24/7 nursing care. Committed to residents’ holistic well-being, the community goes above and beyond to provide the best possible care tailored to their unique needs and habits.

Live musical performances, Wii activities, and holiday celebrations provide residents with more opportunities to make friends and explore new hobbies. Spacious common areas and well-maintained rooms also ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. With its ideal location near a bank and restaurants in the quiet residential area of Freeport, residents have quick access to necessities and leisure. This nursing home is highly recognized for its exceptional standards of care, making it one of the best choices for senior living in New York.

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40-bed community Rank #704 / 748Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 704th out of 748 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 90 / 100 Rank #261 / 1173Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st out of 1173 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

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Housing Options: Private / Semi-Private Rooms

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Building Type: 3-story

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Rehabilitative Support

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South Shore Healthcare is located in Plainview, New York.
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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled
General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion
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Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+
General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.
Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies
Asset Limits $15,000 individual
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Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

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In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+
General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.
Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.
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Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

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Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+
General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.
Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household
Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.
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Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

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Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)
General NYC resident, able to share living space.
Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.
Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.
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Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

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Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

Frequently Asked Questions about South Shore Healthcare

What neighborhood is South Shore Healthcare in?

South Shore Healthcare is in the Moraga Blvd neighborhood.

Is South Shore Healthcare in a walkable area?

South Shore Healthcare has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

Are there photos of South Shore Healthcare?

Yes — there are 8 photos of South Shore Healthcare in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of South Shore Healthcare?

South Shore Healthcare is located at 825 Old Country Rd, Plainview, NY 11803.

What is the phone number of South Shore Healthcare?

(516) 623-4000 will put you in contact with the team at South Shore Healthcare.

Is South Shore Healthcare Medicare or Medicaid certified?

South Shore Healthcare is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.

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