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Nursing home report card · Far Rockaway, NY

Rockaway Care Center

353 Beach 48th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Call this home: (718) 471-5000

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Infection-control problems noted

Quick summary

Below-average Medicare rating

Overall rating is 1 of 5 stars. Its health-inspection rating is 1 of 5. Read the dated inspection findings and separate staffing and care ratings below.

Our summary of public Medicare records. It does not establish that this home harmed a particular resident. About this summary.

How recent is this information?
Medicare file prepared
Aug 1, 2026
Our record last updated
Oct 15, 2026
Last routine health inspection
Dec 10, 2025

These dates mean different things. A new file can include older inspections and staffing figures. Read about the dates.

Medicare ratings

One star is the lowest rating. Five stars is the highest. Ratings are a starting point—read the inspection findings too.

Overall rating
1out of 5

Combines inspection, staffing, and care measures.

Among the lowest Medicare ratings

Health inspections
1out of 5

Based on problems found during health inspections.

Among the lowest Medicare ratings

Nursing staff
2out of 5

Based on staffing levels and related measures.

Below-average Medicare rating

Health and care results
3out of 5

Based on reported health and care results.

About average for U.S. nursing homes

What do the ratings and warnings mean?
Medicare ratings
One star is the lowest rating. Five stars is the highest. These are government ratings, not family reviews.
Inspection problems
Inspectors found that a home did not meet a care or safety rule. The official term is “deficiency.”
Abuse warning
Medicare has flagged the home because of abuse-related inspection findings. Read the findings and dates.
Nursing staff time
Average staff hours for each resident per day. This does not mean each resident gets that much one-to-one care.

Learn about the records and their limits →

At a glance

These numbers come from the records we have. Inspection problems are rules the home did not meet. The dates covered can differ.

Care and safety problems
32

Care, safety, and resident-rights issues on recent inspections

Fire-safety problems
0

Building, alarms, exits, and related safety citations

Reported fines
$135,193

Total fine amounts in the imported penalty records

Medicare file prepared
Aug 1, 2026

Medicare home ID: 335571

Inspection findings to read first

Start with these past findings. We show the most serious first, then the most recent. They do not describe the home’s condition today.

  • Immediate danger to residents · isolated case

    Apr 25, 2025 · Inspection rule 0742

    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.

  • Caused actual harm · isolated case

    Dec 11, 2025 · Inspection rule 0689

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

  • Could have caused harm · pattern case

    Dec 10, 2025 · Inspection rule 0814

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Read the inspection history →

Nursing staff time

These are average staff hours for each resident per day. They are not one-to-one bedside care. The file does not give the reporting period for each figure.

Registered nurses (RNs)
0.77hours per resident per day

about 46 minutes per resident per day

All nursing staff
3.14hours per resident per day

about 3 hr 8 min per resident per day

Registered nurse time on weekends
0.59hours per resident per day

about 36 minutes per resident per day

Latest inspection summary

A summary of the most recent routine inspections. You can open the dated findings below.

We do not have a routine inspection summary for this home. Check the dated findings below and the Medicare.gov record.

How this home compares

Compared with state and national averages. The numbers may cover different periods.

  • Overall CMS rating: 1 stars
  • Health inspection rating: 1 stars
  • Staffing rating: 2 stars
  • Registered nurse time per resident: 0.77 hours/day
  • Total nurse time per resident: 3.14 hours/day
See the dates used for these averages

Medicare file dates: this home Aug 1, 2026; New York averages Unavailable; U.S. averages Oct 1, 2026.

Other concerns in the records

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  • Overall star rating is 2 or lower
  • Health inspection rating is 2 stars or lower
  • Recent citations include infection-control problems
  • Inspectors have listed an unusually high number of problems
  • CMS has fined this home in the recent reporting period

How serious were the problems?

Inspectors rate each problem by how much harm it caused or could cause. We group the CMS letter codes into plain language.

  • Immediate danger to residents1 citation
  • Caused actual harm1 citation
  • Could have caused harm30 citations

Why inspectors showed up

Routine checks happen on a schedule. Complaint visits happen when someone reports a concern.

Complaints
0
Routine
32
Fire safety
0
Other
0

Who owns it

Names CMS lists as owners or managers · reported as For profit - Individual.

  • We do not have individual owner names for this home.

Inspection history

Open a date to read what inspectors found. The harm labels explain how serious the problem was at the time.

December 11, 20251 finding
  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Caused actual harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0689 · code G

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

December 10, 202516 findings
  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Could have caused harm · widespread case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0756 · code F

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

  • Nursing and Physician Services problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0725 · code E

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  • Nursing and Physician Services problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0730 · code E

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

  • Pharmacy Service problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0759 · code E

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0814 · code E

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0684 · code D

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  • Administration problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0838 · code E

    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.

  • Infection Control problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0880 · code E

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  • Environmental problems
    Could have caused harm · pattern case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0908 · code E

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0557 · code D

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  • Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0604 · code D

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  • Resident Assessment and Care Planning problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0656 · code D

    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 problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0658 · code D

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0692 · code D

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0695 · code D

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  • Administration problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0865 · code D

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

April 25, 20253 findings
  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Immediate danger to residents · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0742 · code J

    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.

  • Resident Assessment and Care Planning problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0657 · code D

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  • Nursing and Physician Services problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0711 · code D

    Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

July 27, 20237 findings
  • Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0604 · code D

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  • Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0609 · code D

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0700 · code D

    Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed r…

  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0806 · code D

    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  • Nutrition and Dietary problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0812 · code D

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  • Administration problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0849 · code D

    Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

  • Infection Control problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0880 · code D

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

July 12, 20215 findings
  • Resident Rights problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0558 · code D

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  • Resident Assessment and Care Planning problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0641 · code D

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  • Resident Assessment and Care Planning problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0656 · code D

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  • Quality of Life and Care problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0686 · code D

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  • Infection Control problems
    Could have caused harm · isolated case
    Inspection type and official rule codes

    Routine health inspection · CMS tag 0880 · code D

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Fines & penalties

These fines appear in Medicare’s records. A listed amount does not tell us whether it has been paid.

  • Fine · Apr 25, 2025$135,193

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Questions about Rockaway Care Center

What is Rockaway Care Center's Medicare star rating?
As of August 1, 2026, Rockaway Care Center in Far Rockaway, New York has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars. Other CMS scores: health inspection 1 of 5, staffing 2 of 5, quality measures 3 of 5. These are CMS ratings based on inspection, staffing, and quality information, not consumer reviews.
Has Rockaway Care Center been fined?
As of August 1, 2026, the imported penalty records list $135,193 in reported fines for Rockaway Care Center. The individual penalty dates can differ from the Medicare file date; a listed fine does not establish that it was paid.
Does Rockaway Care Center have a Medicare abuse warning?
No. The current CMS Care Compare extract does not show an abuse warning icon for Rockaway Care Center in Far Rockaway, New York.
How does Rockaway Care Center compare with other nursing homes in New York?
Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5. A rating comparison is withheld because a matching source date or a usable rating is missing. Use the New York report card and dated inspection history for context; inspection totals alone are not a like-for-like performance comparison.

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