The nursing home failed to make sure it had a pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, and other pests. Cited August 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 925 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
Nursing home report
SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
FREEPORT, NY · Medicare-certified · 100 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
2 of 5 overall
SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in Freeport, NY has an overall 2-star rating, with 2-star health inspection and staffing scores, but a stronger 4-star quality measures rating. Reported nurse staffing is 3.98 hours per resident per day, just below the federal benchmark of 4.1, and there were no fines in the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.9781 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: August 15, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.9781.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.84
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.89
- Nurse aides
- 2.25
- Weekend nursing
- 3.56
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 41%
Registered nurse turnover: 37%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
8.3%18.9%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%2.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
14%10%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
1.4%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
6.8%8.7%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
40.4%8.7%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
26%5%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
8%12.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
17.4%11.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
6.1%5.6%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
85.3%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—68.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
60.3%90.4%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited August 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to develop and carry out a complete care plan that met each resident’s needs with clear steps and timelines. Cited August 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 656 — 42 CFR §483.21(b)(1) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 11 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of SAPPHIRE CARE GROUP · 8 homes · 2.6 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 90.9 residents on an average day (91% of 100 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 46 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.