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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Far Rockaway, New YorkMedicare inspection record
(718) 327-2909

About Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing provides skilled nursing and rehabilitation care designed to help patients regain strength and independence. Our experienced team in Far Rockaway, New York delivers personalized recovery programs with compassionate support every step of the way.

Community at a glance

Capacity

100 residents

Location

Far Rockaway, NY

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

13 11 VIRGINA ST, Far Rockaway, New York 11691

(718) 327-2909

Medicare inspection record

From CMS Care Compare, the federal record every Medicare-certified nursing home is held to. Data as of September 1, 2026. Check it on Medicare.gov

At its most recent standard inspection, on April 3, 2026, state inspectors cited 6 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 2 hours 50 minutes with each resident a day, below the New York average of 3 hours 38 minutes.

Medicare has not fined Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in the last three years.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day2 hours 50 minutesBelow the New York average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day22 minutesBelow the New York average
Nursing staff who left in the past year42%

Inspections

19 health citations in the last three years. Each one is a federal standard inspectors found the home was not meeting.

April 3, 2026 · Standard inspection · 6 citations

  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected May 5, 2026
  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected May 5, 2026
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Apr 30, 2026
  • Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Apr 30, 2026

July 26, 2024 · Standard inspection · 13 citations

  • Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 1, 2024
  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 1, 2024
  • 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.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Sep 1, 2024
  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Sep 1, 2024
  • Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Sep 1, 2024
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Infection ControlCorrected Sep 1, 2024
  • Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 1, 2024
  • Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningCorrected Sep 1, 2024
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Sep 1, 2024
  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)EnvironmentalCorrected Sep 1, 2024
  • Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Sep 1, 2024
  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Sep 1, 2024
  • Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Sep 1, 2024

Fines and payment denials

No fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years.

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal business name
Rockaway Operations Associates LLC
Medicare-certified beds
100
Average residents per day
97
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
April 1, 1973
Part of a chain
Centers Health Care, 36 homes
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
335044

Location

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13 11 VIRGINA STFar Rockaway, NY 11691

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Questions about Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

How did Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on April 3, 2026 and cited 6 health deficiencies. The New York average is 8.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?+

Nurses and aides spend 2 hours 50 minutes with each resident per day, including 22 minutes from registered nurses. 42% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing been fined by Medicare?+

Medicare's records show no fines against Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing in the last three years.

Does Medicare cover skilled nursing?+

Medicare covers up to 100 days of skilled nursing per benefit period after a qualifying 3-day hospital stay — fully for the first 20 days, then with a daily copay. Long-term custodial stays are generally not covered.

How much does a nursing home cost?+

A semi-private room averages about $7,900 per month nationally; private rooms cost more. Medicaid is the largest payer for long-term nursing home care.

What is the CMS star rating?+

Medicare rates nursing homes 1 to 5 stars on its Care Compare site. We don't repeat those stars here. Each nursing home page shows Medicare's underlying record instead: inspections, staffing and fines, with a link to check it on Medicare.gov.

Senior living in Far Rockaway Skilled Nursing in New York Skilled Nursing guide Information last updated October 2026