Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing
340 East Montauk Highway, East Islip, NY 11730
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Follow this homeMomentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing is a nursing home in East Islip, New York. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionSeptember 9, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since October 5, 202210 (New York average 21)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Name
CMS lists a new name for this home. It was MOMENTUM AT SOUTH BAY FOR REHAB AND NURSING.
CMS update of December 15, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on September 9, 2025
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2025.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2025.
Citation F0697. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2025.
Citation F0710. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2025.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 28, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2024.
Fire safety inspection on September 9, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 22, 2025.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on June 11, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0694. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 31, 2024.
Health inspection on October 5, 2022
3 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2022.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 2, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on October 5, 2022
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0211. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (631) 581-6400
- Last standard health inspection
- September 9, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 160
- Residents per day, on average
- 144.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Legal business name
- Suffolk Restorative Therapy & Nursing, LLC
- Chain
- Paragon Healthnet
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New York average (10 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- LAUFER, ISSAC5% or greater direct ownership interest · 50% · since 11/17/2010
- LEBOWITZ, CHAIM5% or greater direct ownership interest · 25% · since 11/17/2010
- LEBOWITZ, MAX5% or greater direct ownership interest · 25% · since 11/17/2010
- APLUSTILLE, JOSEPHOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/10/2012
- ITZKOWITZ, JAYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2023
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- RAI, PAULINDEROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/19/2022
Questions
When was Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing last inspected?
CMS lists September 9, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing have?
CMS lists 10 health citations since October 5, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.