South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
275 W Merrick Road, Freeport, NY 11520
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How South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Compares
South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a 100-bed for-profit nursing facility in Freeport, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.9%) is above the New York average of 6.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 100 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 2 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Freeport, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.4% — worse than the New York average of 13.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (34% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.9% — worse than the New York average of 6.5% (52% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.1% — better than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Freeport.
How is South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.9% here versus 6.5% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 100 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
Where does South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center lag behind other Freeport options?
Its 3-star overall rating is below the local average of 4.0 stars across 2 facilities. Ask administrators what differentiates this home despite the rating gap.
The Senior Community Around Freeport
Freeport sits in Nassau County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 241,563 (17.8%)
- Median age
- 41.9 years
- Median household income
- $120,036
- Median home value
- $524,400
Demographics for Nassau County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Freeport.
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