Rockaway Care Center
353 Beach 48th Street · Far Rockaway, NY · 11691 · 7184715000
228 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
$135,193 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.35 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.75 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.01 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $135,193 |
Inspection citations (32 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G December 11, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · F December 10, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
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.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 10, 2025
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E December 10, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected February 9, 2026 · Environmental
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Immediate jeopardy · J April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected June 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
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.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 27, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 15, 2023 · Infection Control
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| April 25, 2025 | Fine | $135,193 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335571 · certified since November 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.