Momentum At South Bay For Rehab And Nursing sits at 340 East Montauk Highway in East Islip, NY, and offers both nursing care and rehabilitation services for people who need help recovering between the hospital and home or those who need more ongoing support with nursing and daily care, and there are 160 certified beds, so the building can serve a good number of residents without feeling too crowded, and they do short-term rehab as well as longer stays for folks who are very frail or need skilled nursing, and they bring in a skilled team with nurses and nurse aides who give about 3 hours and 49 minutes of care per resident each day, which is more than some other places, and staff don't seem to change jobs all the time with a turnover rate of 33.9%, which is better than average. The staff help with bathing, dressing, medication, and moves between beds or chairs as needed, and there is always someone to check in and make sure things are safe, with 24-hour supervision and a high staff-to-resident ratio, and there's a call system for emergencies, plus nurses available between 12 and 16 hours each day for extra support.
The center has a 5-star overall CMS rating, 4 stars for health inspections, and 5 stars for quality measures, which means inspectors found only two citations on the last go-round, lower than the average for these places, and the New York State Department of Health also gives five stars for prevention and quality of care, showing they're doing something right with things like vaccines for pneumonia and flu, and for safety and quality of life, they hold steady at 3 stars in state ratings. Clinical services are strong, covering hearts and blood vessels, wound care, amputee rehab, post COVID-19 recovery, acute strokes, joint replacement recovery, and cardiac rehab, and their therapists work one-on-one with each resident, using a state-of-the-art gym and adjusting plans for each person, so you don't see a cookie-cutter approach; the care adapts to the need.
The rooms can be private and come with their own bathrooms, air conditioning, cable TV, telephone, Wi-Fi, and kitchenettes, making them feel a lot like home, and the grounds themselves have a garden-like peace, with walking paths, seating, and space to relax outside when the weather allows. Residents can join in with all sorts of activities, some even resident-run, like crafts, movies in the theater, reading in the library, fitness and wellness programs, and there are parks nearby, plus restaurants like Vanderbilt's Wharf or a Starbucks for family visits, and top hospitals such as Northwell Health Physician Partners Neurosciences at Bay Shore aren't far away in case something happens. They offer dining options that are a bit more modern, with thoughtful menus, and make recreation easy with arts, crafts, and easy chances for social events and gatherings, helping people feel a part of the group instead of left alone.
Momentum At South Bay For Rehab And Nursing keeps a close eye on resident health, making sure checkups, wound care, and therapy support are easy to get, and they try to provide both safety and comfort, aiming for a balanced and peaceful setting for folks who need a lot of help or just a little time to recover before going home, and there's a virtual tour available if someone prefers to see the place from home before visiting in person.
