Momentum at South Bay for Rehab and Nursing
340 East Montauk Highway · East Islip, NY · 11730 · 6315816400
160 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Paragon Healthnet
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.83 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.47 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 35% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
Corrected October 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 5, 2022
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 5, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 2, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335401 · certified since October 25, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.