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Medicare-certifiedSkilled Nursing

Rockaway Care Center

Far Rockaway, New YorkMedicare inspection record
(718) 471-5000

About Rockaway Care Center

Rockaway Care Center brings comprehensive skilled nursing and rehabilitation to Far Rockaway, New York, where experienced clinicians focus on each patient's recovery goals. Whether transitioning from hospitalization or managing complex medical needs, our team provides personalized care plans designed to help residents regain independence and return home whenever possible.

Community at a glance

Capacity

228 residents

Location

Far Rockaway, NY

Status

Listed in a public registry

Care & services offered

Skilled Nursing

Contact & location

353 BEACH 48TH STREET, Far Rockaway, New York 11691

(718) 471-5000

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 December 10, 2025, state inspectors cited 17 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.0).

Nurses and nurse aides spend 3 hours 8 minutes with each resident a day, below the New York average of 3 hours 38 minutes.

Medicare fined Rockaway Care Center once in the last three years, $135,193 in total.

Staffing

MeasureThis home
Nurse and aide time per resident, per day3 hours 8 minutesBelow the New York average
Registered nurse time per resident, per day46 minutesAbove the New York average
Nursing staff who left in the past year45%Above the New York average

Inspections

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

December 11, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 1 citation

  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Residents were harmed, a few residents (level G)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 9, 2026

December 10, 2025 · Standard inspection · 13 citations

  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, widespread (level F)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 9, 2026
  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nutrition and DietaryCorrected Feb 9, 2026
  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 9, 2026
  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Nursing and Physician ServicesCorrected Feb 9, 2026
  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)EnvironmentalCorrected Feb 9, 2026
  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Pharmacy ServiceCorrected Feb 9, 2026
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)Infection ControlCorrected Feb 9, 2026
  • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a pattern (level E)AdministrationCorrected Feb 9, 2026
  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident RightsCorrected Feb 9, 2026
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 9, 2026
  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 9, 2026
  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Quality of Life and CareCorrected Feb 9, 2026
  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)AdministrationCorrected Feb 9, 2026
December 10, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • 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 PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 9, 2026
  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 9, 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 PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Feb 9, 2026
April 25, 2025 · Complaint investigation · 3 citations+
  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Immediate danger to residents, a few residents (level J)Quality of Life and CareFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 5, 2025
  • Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Nursing and Physician ServicesFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 5, 2025
  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Risk of harm, no one hurt, a few residents (level D)Resident Assessment and Care PlanningFrom a complaintCorrected Jun 5, 2025

Fines and payment denials

1 fine totaling $135,193 in the last three years.

  • April 25, 2025Fine: $135,193

About the home, per Medicare

Ownership
For profit - Individual
Legal business name
Rockaway Care Center LLC
Medicare-certified beds
228
Average residents per day
211
Accepts
Medicare and Medicaid
First certified
November 1, 1976
Inside a hospital
No
Continuing care retirement community
No
Resident or family council
Resident
Sprinklers in all required areas
Yes
CMS Certification Number
335571

Location

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353 BEACH 48TH STREETFar Rockaway, NY 11691

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Questions about Rockaway Care Center

How did Rockaway Care Center do on its last inspection?+

State inspectors visited on December 10, 2025 and cited 17 health deficiencies, 4 of them from complaint investigations. The New York average is 8.0.

How much nursing care does each resident get at Rockaway Care Center?+

Nurses and aides spend 3 hours 8 minutes with each resident per day, including 46 minutes from registered nurses. 45% of nursing staff left over the past year.

Has Rockaway Care Center been fined by Medicare?+

Yes. Medicare fined Rockaway Care Center once in the last three years, totaling $135,193.

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