Momentum At South Bay For Rehabilation And Nursing
East Islip, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335401) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (631) 581-6400 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Momentum At South Bay For Rehabilitation And Nursing holds a 5-star overall CMS rating, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Momentum At South Bay For Rehabilitation And Nursing reports 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.7%.
Momentum At South Bay For Rehabilitation And Nursing has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this location.
About this facility
Momentum At South Bay For Rehabilitation And Nursing is a 160-certified-bed nursing home in East Islip, Suffolk County, New York, with an average of 150.1 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit partnership and is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid, having first been approved for participation on October 25, 1973.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its component ratings are 4 stars for health inspections, 5 stars for quality measures, and 2 stars for staffing. Nurse staffing levels average 4.16 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.7%.
CMS records show no federal fines on this facility's history, with $0.00 in total fines assessed, and no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available data for this location.
This facility is part of the Paragon Healthnet chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 4.5 stars across the chain. There has been no change in ownership reported in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data sourced from CMS Care Compare; families should verify current details directly with Care Compare and the facility before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It holds a 5-star overall rating, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.16 hours per resident per day, including 0.91 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 2 and a turnover rate of 35.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The available data does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 160 certified beds and an average of 150.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit partnership and is part of the Paragon Healthnet chain, which operates 11 facilities nationally with an average rating of 4.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid participation on October 25, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall (5 stars), health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and staffing (2 stars), each reflecting different aspects of care and compliance.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6315816400 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6315816400 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335401?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.