South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

What South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center does

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a private, for-profit skilled nursing facility located at 275 West Merrick Road, Freeport, New York, operating continuously for over 60 years. The facility provides short-term sub-acute rehabilitation, long-term skilled nursing care, and a specialized 40-bed Respiratory and Ventilator Weaning Program served by an in-house pulmonology director, respiratory therapy director, and dedicated respiratory staff. Core clinical services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, IV therapy, wound care, pain management, stroke rehabilitation, and bariatric care, with the ability to accommodate patients age 16 and older. A distinctive facility-wide in-wall oxygen and suctioning system enables respiratory patients to access most of the building and grounds, supporting mobility and activity participation during recovery.

Revenue is generated through per-diem charges for sub-acute rehab, long-term skilled nursing, and ventilator care, reimbursed via Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay sources under contracted payor rates. The facility operates a direct-to-consumer and referral-based go-to-market model: a 24/7 admissions line, a concierge line, and a Director of Admissions and Marketing coordinate intakes, while long-standing relationships with most Long Island hospitals and a national referral network drive patient flow from acute-care discharge planners and physicians. Marketing channels include the company website with virtual tour, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn.

The business carries material reputational and legal risk: a Nassau County jury returned a $5 million verdict ($4M compensatory, $1M punitive) against the facility in a neglect and abuse case involving untreated pressure ulcers. The company maintains a sub-brand, VentCare Long Island, to distinguish its ventilator-weaning specialty, and has received Best of Long Island awards in Nursing Home and Rehabilitation categories in 2021 and 2022. No AI/ML capabilities, patents, or technology integrations beyond clinical infrastructure are disclosed.

Name

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Legal name

South Shore Rehabilitation & Nursing Center

Website

https://southshorerehab.net

Company type

Private

Founded year

1965

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a private, 60+ year skilled nursing facility in Freeport, NY offering sub-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, and a dedicated 40-bed ventilator-weaning program to adult patients, reimbursed primarily through Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay via hospital referrals.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Services

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Ventilator & Respiratory Care SNFs (HLADADAD)

akta.pro secondary industries

Short-Term Rehabilitation (Post-Acute) SNFs (HLADADAA), Post-Acute Transitional Care / Subacute Rehab Centers (HLADAJAN), Cardiac & Pulmonary Rehabilitation SNFs (HLADADAH), Skilled Nursing Facility (SNF)-Based Rehab Units (HLADAJAB), Nursing Homes (Non-SNF) (HLAFAFAC)

Keywords

• Skilled nursing care
• Sub-acute rehabilitation
• Ventilator weaning services
• Long-term care facility
• Post-hospital rehabilitation

Headquarters

HQ city

Freeport

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Healthcare Services Revenue: The facility generates revenue through providing sub-acute rehabilitation services, long-term skilled nursing care, and specialized respiratory/ventilator care. Revenue is received from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay sources, consistent with skilled nursing facility reimbursement models. The facility maintains contracted relationships with payors as indicated by their Payor Rates document.

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility providing sub-acute rehabilitation, long-term residential care, and a specialized 40-bed ventilator weaning program. Services include physical, occupational, and speech therapy, IV therapy, wound care, stroke rehabilitation, and bariatric care, with a facility-wide in-wall oxygen and suctioning system supporting respiratory patients.

Product overview

South Shore Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a long-established nursing home and sub-acute care facility offering a unified set of healthcare services. The core portfolio centers on its 40-bed Respiratory & Ventilator Weaning Program, which is a specialized unit for ventilator-dependent patients, and its Sub-Acute Rehabilitation services providing short-term post-hospital care including physical, occupational, and speech therapies. Additional specialized services include Stroke Therapy, Wound Care, and Bariatric Care, all supported by long-term care options. The facility positions itself as a 'between hospital and home' setting, emphasizing its ability to handle complex cases and facilitate patient transitions back to home or alternate care settings.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Respiratory & Ventilator Weaning Program A 40-bed dedicated sub-acute respiratory and ventilator-weaning unit with physician-based pulmonary coverage, qualified respiratory therapists, and a facility-wide in-wall oxygen and suctioning system to help ventilator-dependent patients transition to vent-free living.
• Sub-Acute Rehabilitation Short-term post-hospital rehabilitation including physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, IV therapy, wound care, and pain management, designed to help patients transition back to home or an alternate care setting.
• Rehabilitation Services Comprehensive therapy services including physical, occupational, and speech therapies, IV infusion therapy, wound care, joint replacement rehabilitation, and pain management for adults age 16 and up.
• Stroke Therapy Specialized stroke rehabilitation combining technology, occupational therapies, and devoted nursing care to achieve optimal outcomes for stroke patients regardless of age or condition.
• Wound Care Advanced wound care solutions including regular dressing changes, infection prevention, and recovery support, with attention to cosmetic considerations during healing.
• Bariatric Care Interdisciplinary weight management and mobility program for severely obese patients combining rehabilitation, weight loss management, behavioral techniques, nutrition education, stress management, and group support.
• Long-Term Care Permanent residential skilled nursing care for adults age 16 and up with ongoing healthcare needs, including chronic medical care, mobility support, and bariatric and respiratory support for long-stay residents.

Quantifiable outcome

• Returned hundreds of patients who were thought to be permanently ventilator-dependent to being completely vent-free

Named customers2 records

Segments7 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Two partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• Long Island HospitalscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerSouth Shore has developed close relationships with most Long Island hospitals for patient referrals and discharge coordination. The facility serves as a key post-acute care destination for patients requiring sub-acute rehabilitation, ventilator weaning, and skilled nursing services following acute hospitalization.
• Health Facilities NationwideminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerMaintained referral relationships with health facilities nationwide, enabling patient transfers and coordination of care across different geographic regions and healthcare systems.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• National HealthCare Corporation: Multi-state operator of skilled nursing and assisted living facilities providing sub-acute rehab, long-term care, and specialty programs. Larger portfolio incumbent competing for similar patient populations and payor relationships.
• Genesis HealthCare: One of the largest U.S. skilled nursing and post-acute care operators with hundreds of facilities, including on Long Island. Competes broadly with South Shore across SNF and sub-acute rehab services with significantly greater scale and payor leverage.
• Encompass Health: Large U.S. provider of inpatient rehabilitation and post-acute care services. Competes with South Shore's sub-acute and stroke rehabilitation programs at greater scale and with broader geographic reach.

Direct peers

• A. Holly Patterson Extended Care Facility: Large Uniondale, NY skilled nursing facility offering sub-acute rehabilitation, ventilator/respiratory care, and long-term skilled nursing on Long Island. Closest comparable peer in terms of respiratory specialty and regional hospital referral base.
• Brookhaven Rehabilitation & Health Care Center: Long Island-based skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility offering sub-acute and long-term care services to comparable populations. Direct regional competitor with similar payor mix.
• Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation: Long Island SNF and sub-acute rehabilitation provider offering skilled nursing, rehab, and respiratory programs to a similar patient mix. Comparable geographic and service-line overlap.
• Hempstead Park Nursing Home: Nassau County, Long Island skilled nursing facility providing long-term care and rehabilitation services to an overlapping population. Directly comparable SNF in adjacent geography.
• Cold Spring Hills Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation: Long Island skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility offering sub-acute rehab, long-term care, and specialty programs in the same geography and patient mix as South Shore. Directly comparable SNF with overlapping hospital referral channels on Long Island.
• Grandell Rehabilitation and Nursing Center: Long Island SNF providing sub-acute rehabilitation, long-term care, and specialty programs targeting a similar post-acute and long-term care population. Operates with similar scale and direct hospital referral relationships in the region.

Regional players

• The Bristal Assisted Living: Long Island-based assisted living operator with multiple communities across Nassau and Suffolk counties. Competes for elderly Long Island residents in a lower-acuity tier adjacent to South Shore's long-term skilled nursing offering.

Market position

Strengths4 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/southshorerehab
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/southshorerehab
• Instagraminstagram.com/SouthShoreRehab

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles15 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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