Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
13 11 Virgina St · Far Rockaway, NY · 11691 · 7183272909
100 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Centers Health Care
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The complete Safety Report — $19
Everything on this page plus the full citation-by-citation history with inspector findings, the complete penalty record, staffing vs benchmarks, side-by-side nearby comparisons, and the printable tour checklist. One PDF, emailed in minutes, yours to keep and share with family.
Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.22 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.73 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.22 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 47% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (27 in the current record)
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E July 26, 2024
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.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 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.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Environmental
-
Potential for harm · D July 26, 2024
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected September 1, 2024 · Environmental
-
Potential for harm · D June 22, 2022
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected August 1, 2022 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D June 22, 2022
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected August 1, 2022 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · E June 22, 2022
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.
Corrected August 1, 2022 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D June 22, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected August 1, 2022 · Infection Control
-
Potential for harm · D June 22, 2022
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected August 1, 2022 · Environmental
-
Potential for harm · D June 22, 2022
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected August 1, 2022 · Environmental
-
Potential for harm · E September 23, 2019
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.
Corrected November 16, 2019 · Resident Rights
-
Potential for harm · D September 23, 2019
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected November 16, 2019 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
-
Potential for harm · D September 23, 2019
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 16, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D September 23, 2019
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected November 16, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
-
Potential for harm · D September 23, 2019
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected November 18, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
-
Potential for harm · D September 23, 2019
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 18, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Family & resident reviews — a separate signal, never mixed into the score
No approved reviews yet. If your family has experience with this facility, yours could be the review that helps the next family decide.
Sign in to share your family's experience — reviews are moderated and never affect the Safety Score.
Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335044 · certified since April 1, 1973. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.