South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center stands as a leading facility on Long Island, renowned for providing both sub-acute services and long-term care for over six decades. With a rich legacy of embracing medical advancements and adapting to the evolving needs of its residents, this center has built strong partnerships with hospitals throughout Long Island and maintains referral relationships with health facilities on a national level. Over the years, South Shore has continually expanded its services, positioning itself among the pioneers in offering sub-acute rehabilitation within a traditional nursing home setting, thereby catering to individuals requiring short-term recovery following hospital stays.
A hallmark of South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is its dedicated sub-acute respiratory and ventilator-weaning unit, which is unique for its capacity and specialized care. This 40-bed program has successfully enabled hundreds of patients, initially thought to be ventilator-dependent for life, to return home without the need for mechanical ventilation. The center is designed with a keen focus on accessibility for respiratory patients, featuring in-wall oxygen and suctioning systems that extend throughout the building. This integrated infrastructure allows patients requiring respiratory support nearly unlimited access to the facility’s buildings and outdoor grounds, significantly enhancing their opportunity to participate in social and recreational activities and to experience greater mobility during their recovery.
At South Shore, patient care is shaped by a multidisciplinary approach that includes extensive physician-led pulmonary coverage and a dedicated respiratory staff. Each team member is highly qualified and trained to address the diverse and individual needs of patients. The facility’s commitment to a complete recovery environment is reflected in its ability to serve individuals as young as 16, accommodating both long-term residents and those requiring short-term rehabilitative care. Among the comprehensive services offered are physical, occupational, and speech therapies, IV infusion therapy, wound care, skilled nursing, joint replacement rehabilitation, pain management, and a distinctive respiratory and ventilator program.
The rehabilitation programs for short-term patients are structured to facilitate smoother transitions back to home or other care settings compared to discharges directly from the hospital. South Shore combines technological innovation, therapeutic excellence, and a compassionate nursing staff to achieve the best possible outcomes for all patients, regardless of age or condition. Wound care, in particular, receives special attention, with therapies focused on maintaining cleanliness and minimizing infection risk. The center prioritizes healing with optimal cosmetic outcomes, conducting thorough assessments to tailor wound care strategies to the size, location, and severity of each patient’s wound.
South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center also offers a Bariatric care program designed to assist residents who need support in weight loss and mobility improvement. This program takes an interdisciplinary approach, blending rehabilitation, weight management, behavioral therapy, nutritional education, stress management, and group support tailored to the needs of severely obese patients.
The facility’s amenities enhance the quality of life for all residents, featuring elegant spaces like the glass atrium lounge and beautifully maintained outdoor grounds with a patio for relaxation and gatherings. Dining services are full-scale, designed to accommodate therapeutic diets as well as individual preferences, while personal grooming needs are met through an on-site beauty and barber salon. For everyday assistance and orientation, a full-service concierge department is available, ensuring each resident’s experience is convenient and welcoming. Recreational and social activities are abundant, with offerings such as live musical performances, interactive Wii™ activities, holiday celebrations, and virtual video visits facilitated by iPads for connecting with family from afar. Through these combined services and amenities, South Shore Rehabilitation and Nursing Center provides an environment that fosters recovery, comfort, and enrichment for all who reside and recover within its care.