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Complaint Investigation

South Shore Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

Inspection Date: August 15, 2025
Total Violations 10
Facility ID 335156
Location FREEPORT, NY
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Inspection Findings

F-Tag F0656

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in FREEPORT, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0656 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0658

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in FREEPORT, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0658 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0677

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in FREEPORT, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0677 during a complaint investigation conducted on 2025-08-15.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0684

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in FREEPORT, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0684 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in FREEPORT, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-04.

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F-Tag F0755

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in FREEPORT, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0756

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in FREEPORT, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0756 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0838

Administration Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in FREEPORT, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0838 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: 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.

Scope/Severity Level C: pattern, no actual harm with potential for minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

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F-Tag F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in FREEPORT, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-11-04.

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F-Tag F0925

Environmental Deficiencies
Harm Level: Potential for More Than Minimal Harm

Federal health inspectors cited SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in FREEPORT, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0925 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-08-15.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 10 deficiencies cited during this inspection of SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-09-30.

πŸ“‹ Inspection Summary

SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER in FREEPORT, NY inspection on recent inspection.

Found 0 violation(s). Severity: Standard violations. Status: 0 corrected, 0 pending.

What this means: Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. All deficiencies must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in FREEPORT, NY, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from SOUTH SHORE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.
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