FPoor · score 16/100 · #573 of 593 in New York
Rockaway Care Center
353 Beach 48Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · 228 certified beds · For profit - Individual
Staffing 3.1 nurse hours per resident-daybottom quarter in New York
17 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 124)bottom quarter
$135,193 in fines in 3 years
Why Rockaway Care Center is graded F
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against New York nursing homes in the same size band (large, 228 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Rockaway Care Center at a Glance
F
16/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 3.14 h.
24<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 124.
10<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 3.
21<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $135,193 fines, 0 denials.
5<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
1/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: New York, large facilities · CMS record 335571 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address353 Beach 48Th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Phone7184715000
CountyQueens
OwnershipFor profit - Individual
Certified beds228
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
Higher-graded nursing homes nearby
1
Beacon Rehabilitation And Nursing Center - Far Rockaway, NY · 120 beds
- Staffing 3.3 nurse hours per resident-day — below median in New York
- 3 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
2
Far Rockaway Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing - Far Rockaway, NY · 100 beds
- Staffing 2.8 nurse hours per resident-day — bottom quarter in New York
- 6 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
3
Queens Nassau Rehabilitation And Nursing Center - Far Rockaway, NY · 200 beds
- Staffing 3.5 nurse hours per resident-day — above median in New York
- 7 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 24) — above median
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