nursing home in East Islip, NY
Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing
340 East Montauk Highway, East Islip, NY 11730 · (631) 581-6400
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★2
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing at a glance
Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing is a 160-bed for-profit nursing home in East Islip, New York (Suffolk County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New York average of 3.
Residents receive about 4.2 hours of nursing care per day (0.9 of them from registered nurses), better than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 9, 2025) found 5 health citations. The New York average is 8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 35.7% per year (state average 40.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Partnership
- Beds
- 160
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Paragon Healthnet
- Medicare-certified since
- October 25, 1973
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Suffolk County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335401
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 4.16 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Better |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.91 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.17 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.41 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Average |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 35.7% | 40.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 55.8% | 39.8% | 42.9% | Worse |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 8 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 2 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 17 | 62.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,070 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 160 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 150 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 93.8% | 90.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 0% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.5% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.6% | 13.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 17.1% | 14.1% | 13.9% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 10.6% | 12.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 12.9% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 41.8% | 19.5% | 12.8% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 12.9% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 21.1% | 19.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.3% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 100% | 91.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.5% | 78.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.6% | 77.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 10 health deficiencies and 2 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| September 9, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 22, 2025 |
| September 9, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 28, 2025 |
| September 9, 2025 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 28, 2025 |
| September 9, 2025 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 28, 2025 |
| September 9, 2025 Complaint | Obtain a doctor's order to admit a resident and ensure the resident is under a doctor's care. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0710 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 28, 2025 |
| September 9, 2025 Complaint | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0697 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 28, 2025 |
| June 11, 2024 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| June 11, 2024 Complaint | Provide for the safe, appropriate administration of IV fluids for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0694 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2024 |
| October 5, 2022 Fire safety | Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0211 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 18, 2022 |
| October 5, 2022 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected December 2, 2022 |
| October 5, 2022 Standard | 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. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 2, 2022 |
| October 5, 2022 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected December 2, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| LAUFER, ISSAC Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 11/17/2010 |
| LEBOWITZ, CHAIM Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 25% | 11/17/2010 |
| LEBOWITZ, MAX Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 25% | 11/17/2010 |
| 340 EAST MONTAUK HIGHWAY LLC Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/30/2026 |
| APLUSTILLE, JOSEPH Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/30/2026 |
| RAI, PAULINDER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/14/2025 |
| POLIMENI, LISA Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LAUFER, ISSAC Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2010 |
| LEBOWITZ, CHAIM Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2010 |
| LEBOWITZ, MAX Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 11/17/2010 |
| APLUSTILLE, JOSEPH Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/10/2012 |
| ITZKOWITZ, JAY Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| RAI, PAULINDER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/19/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing's rating?
Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New York nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing?
It is for profit - partnership and part of Paragon Healthnet. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing and how do I contact it?
Momentum at South Bay for Rehabilation and Nursing is at 340 East Montauk Highway, East Islip, NY 11730. Phone: (631) 581-6400.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.