Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a skilled nursing home in Freeport, on West Merrick Road in Nassau County, New York. It is operated by South Shore Rehabilitation, LLC, under owner Solomon Abramczyk. The facility accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families various options to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer stays. The 100-bed community has an occupancy rate of 99%.
Many residents come to the facility for post-acute care. Most of them stay an average of 99 days. This indicates that the home cares for people recovering from surgery or illness and transitioning toward either home or longer-term placement. Specialized offerings in this area include respiratory and ventilator weaning programs and sub-acute care pathways. Those services include general rehabilitation, with physical therapy and recovery-focused nursing.
Total nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 49 minutes per resident each day. It is supplemented by respiratory therapy and specialized medical oversight. Staff includes registered nurses, nursing aides, and licensed practical nurses who work daily to support clinical needs.
The New York Department of Health has inspected the facility regularly. Most deficiencies are related to infection control, care planning, and documentation. However, the facility has always been responsive in correcting them. Families evaluating the home can ask how those practices are managed on a daily basis.
Beyond clinical care, the home’s amenities support daily life and social connection. There’s a full-service salon, an atrium common space, and concierge services. Residents’ meals are served according to therapeutic diets and individual preferences through full-service dining preparation. Residents can stay engaged and connected with their families through recreational and social programming. These include live musical events, Wii-based activities, and virtual video visits on facility iPads.
The facility’s located in a very walkable neighborhood and has a Walk Score of 83. Families can easily visit and accomplish most errands on foot.
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is legally operated by South Shore Rehabilitation, LLC (For Profit).
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
This facility has 2 enforcement actions. 33% of New York nursing homes have zero, and the statewide average is 1.6.
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
| 28 | 13 | This facility has 115% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (28 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 115% worse |
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Health citations
| 22 | 20 | This facility has 10% more health citations than a typical New York nursing home (22 vs. NY avg 20).↑ 10% worse |
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Life safety citations
| 6 | 4 | This facility has 50% more life safety citations than a typical New York nursing home (6 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 50% worse |
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Citations per year
| 5.6 | 2.6 | This facility has 115% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (5.6 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 115% worse |
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Citations per inspection
| 2.8 | 1.4 | This facility has 100% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (2.8 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 100% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
| 10 | 9 | This facility has had 11% more total inspections than the New York average (10 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 11% more |
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Inspections with citations
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
| 70% | 44% | This facility has 26 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (70% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 26% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
| 54 | 79 | This facility has 32% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (54 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 32% better |
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Complaints per year
| 10.8 | 15.8 | This facility has 32% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (10.8 vs. NY avg 15.8).↓ 32% better |
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Complaints per bed
| 0.54 | 0.50 | This facility has 8% more complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.54 vs. NY avg 0.5).↑ 8% worse |
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Complaint investigations
| 15 | 15 | This facility has complaint investigations in line with the New York average (15 vs. NY avg 15).— At avg |
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Aug 2025
New York average 18.5
New York average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
21 of 24 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 3 of 24 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
New York average: 0.2
New York average: 0.2
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
16,953 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 20 | 75 | 95 | 18,778 | 92 | 100% | 8.3 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 33 | 38 | 7,429 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Registered Nurse | 26 | 27 | 53 | 6,623 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Qualified Activities Professional | 14 | 2 | 16 | 3,845 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,958 | 77 | 84% | 7.7 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 3 | 2 | 5 | 1,265 | 82 | 89% | 6.5 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,184 | 68 | 74% | 6.6 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,068 | 67 | 73% | 7.5 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 1 | 2 | 904 | 89 | 97% | 7.4 |
| Therapeutic Recreation Specialist | 1 | 1 | 2 | 847 | 75 | 82% | 6.4 |
| Other Physician | 0 | 8 | 8 | 633 | 66 | 72% | 4.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 2 | 0 | 2 | 451 | 63 | 68% | 7.2 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 443 | 59 | 64% | 7.5 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 398 | 53 | 58% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 3 | 0 | 3 | 344 | 68 | 74% | 4.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 198 | 66 | 72% | 3 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 3 | 3 | 47 | 20 | 22% | 2.3 |
| Physician Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 3 | 3% | 2 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
51% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
24% of new residents, often for short stays.
25% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center from 2011–2023, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Key figures below are for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
Most new residents arrive under Medicare (51% of admissions), and a typical Medicare stay runs around 1 - 2 months.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
1.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Freeport's city center to South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
| Mount Sinai South Nassau | NH | Oceanside | 455
Facility
455
NY AVG
160
Rank
#18 / 748 | - | - | 5.16
Facility
5.16
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#13 / 407 | +370% | +44% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | - | 4
Facility
4
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#10 / 414 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#14 / 414 | - | 18 | - |
72
Facility
72
NY AVG
63
Rank
#583 / 1173 | - | - | - | - | 335871 | ||||
| Kendal On Hudson | NH AL IL MC SNF | Sleepy Hollow (Sleepy Hollow Manor) | 26
Facility
26
NY AVG
160
Rank
#738 / 748 |
96.2%
Facility
96.2%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#361 / 436 | +9% | 6.93
Facility
6.93
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#4 / 407 | +63% | +94% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 100
Facility
100
NY AVG
83
Rank
#1 / 593 | 9
Facility
9
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#57 / 414 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#61 / 414 | - | 24 | - |
0
Facility
0
NY AVG
63
Rank
#1158 / 1173 | Shirley Regan | $8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$8.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#110 / 403 | $13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$13.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#195 / 403 | 166.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
166.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#378 / 403 | 335848 | ||||
| Belair Care Center Inc | NH AL HOS MC PC RC SNF | No Bellmore (Jerusalem Avenue) | 102
Facility
102
NY AVG
160
Rank
#500 / 748 |
93.1%
Facility
93.1%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#114 / 436 | +5% | 3.15
Facility
3.15
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#247 / 407 | +28% | -12% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 90
Facility
90
NY AVG
83
Rank
#166 / 593 | 12
Facility
12
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#111 / 414 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#128 / 414 | - | 99 | - |
92
Facility
92
NY AVG
63
Rank
#222 / 1173 | Andrew Yandoli | $27.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$27.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#189 / 403 | $14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$14.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#164 / 403 | 54.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
54.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#168 / 403 | 335140 | ||||
| Rockville Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC | NH SNF | Rockville Centre | 66
Facility
66
NY AVG
160
Rank
#628 / 748 |
90.9%
Facility
90.9%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#142 / 436 | +3% | 2.96
Facility
2.96
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#271 / 407 | +6% | -17% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 97
Facility
97
NY AVG
83
Rank
#31 / 593 | 10
Facility
10
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#76 / 414 | 3.3
Facility
3.3
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#86 / 414 | - | 63 | - |
82
Facility
82
NY AVG
63
Rank
#425 / 1173 | Susan Welge | $12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$12.6MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#362 / 403 | $6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$6.3MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#333 / 403 | 50.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
50.3%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#59 / 403 | 335747 | ||||
| South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | NH SNF | Freeport (Town Of Hempstead) | 100
Facility
100
NY AVG
160
Rank
#504 / 748 |
99.0%
Facility
99.0%
NY AVG
88.3%
Rank
#117 / 436 | +12% | 2.82
Facility
2.82
NY AVG
3.58
Rank
#322 / 407 | +71% | -21% | $0
Facility
$0
NY AVG
$67.6k
Rank
#1 / 415 | 73
Facility
73
NY AVG
83
Rank
#463 / 593 | 24
Facility
24
NY AVG
18.5
Rank
#310 / 414 | 8.0
Facility
8.0
NY AVG
5.1
Rank
#363 / 414 | - | 91 | - |
83
Facility
83
NY AVG
63
Rank
#415 / 1173 | Solomon Abramczyk | $19.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$19.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$32.0M
Rank
#298 / 403 | $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
$10.7M
Rank
#290 / 403 | 51%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility
51%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
NY AVG
37%
Rank
#159 / 403 | 335156 |
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is located in Freeport, New York State.
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South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is in the Town of Hempstead neighborhood of Freeport.
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is legally operated by South Shore Rehabilitation, LLC (For Profit).
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NY state health department records, South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's license number is 2904302N.
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's occupancy is 99%.
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is registered as a for-profit in NY.
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has 100 beds.
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