Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 29 38 Far Rockaway Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
- CCN
- 335666
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 116
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center an overall rating of 3 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 24 Mar 2026. The latest survey cycle has 4 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New York is 7. CMS lists no fines for this home in its penalties file.
Facilities may see a change in their overall rating for a number of reasons. Since the overall rating is based on three individual domains, a change in any one of the domains can affect the overall rating. Any new data for a nursing home could potentially change a star rating domain.
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Queens County median | New York median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 2 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 56 homes in the county, 593 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | New York median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 24 Mar 2026 | 4 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 21 Mar 2024 | 1 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 8 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G0 | H0 | I0 |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | C0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 4 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
| 24 Mar 2026 | F0801 | Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician. | F | Standard survey | 18 May 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 1 citation
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Mar 2024 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 9 May 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 8 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2024 |
| 20 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 May 2024 |
| 15 Mar 2022 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | E | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 15 Mar 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 15 Mar 2022 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 15 Mar 2022 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 15 Mar 2022 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | F | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
| 15 Mar 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard survey | 5 May 2022 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | New York median | New York average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.28 | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.50 | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.50 | 0.76 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.29 | 2.15 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.04 | 3.10 | 3.18 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 22.4%
- Nurse staff turnover, New York median
- 38.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 31.6%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.5% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.3% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 13.5% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.9% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.8% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Bezalel Nursing Home Company
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Queens County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beach Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Far Rockaway | 2 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 14 Aug 2025 | |
| Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | Far Rockaway | 4 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 3 Apr 2026 | |
| Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Far Rockaway | 2 of 5 | 7 | $81,387 | 3 Jul 2024 | |
| Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway | Far Rockaway | 3 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 7 Mar 2025 | |
| Queens Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Far Rockaway | 2 of 5 | 7 | $9,318 | 9 Jul 2025 | |
| Haven Manor Health Care Center, LLC | Far Rockaway | 1 of 5 | 13 | $0 | 23 Jan 2026 | |
| Brookhaven Rehab & Health Care Center L L C | Far Rockaway | 3 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 8 Mar 2024 | |
| Oceanview Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center | Far Rockaway | 3 of 5 | 9 | $0 | 7 Mar 2025 | |
| West Lawrence Care Center, L L C | Far Rockaway | 1 of 5 | 16 | $0 | 4 Aug 2025 | |
| Rockaway Care Center | Far Rockaway | 1 of 5 | 17 | $135,193 | 10 Dec 2025 | |
| Lawrence Nursing Care Center, Inc | Arverne | 1 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 22 Jan 2025 | |
| Resort Nursing Home | Arverne | 3 of 5 | 4 | $0 | 29 May 2024 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center (CCN 335666). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/bezalel-rehabilitation-and-nursing-center-far-rockaway-ny-335666/
Provenance
- Licence
- US government work, public domain
- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 24 Mar 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 4 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 21 Mar 2024.
- Who operates Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in New York as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.