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Rockaway Care Center
353 Beach 48th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Rockaway Care Center is a For-profit, individual nursing home in Far Rockaway, New York, certified for 228 beds and caring for about 211 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (17, 10, 5 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 14.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $135K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 45.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Queens Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 32 | 16 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 14.0 | 8.1 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.1 | 3.3 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 45.1% | 29.8% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $135,193 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (56 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 10 Dec 2025, 27 Jul 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×22 E ×7 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Dec 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | F | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0730 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0838 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0908 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. | E | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0557 | Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Complaint investigation | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 10 Dec 2025 | F0865 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | D | Standard survey | 9 Feb 2026 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0742 | 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. | J | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 25 Apr 2025 | F0711 | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. | D | Complaint investigation | 5 Jun 2025 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0700 | 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 rail. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0849 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 27 Jul 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 15 Sep 2023 |
| 12 Jul 2021 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 12 Jul 2021 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 12 Jul 2021 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 12 Jul 2021 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
| 12 Jul 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 17 Aug 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Apr 2025 | Fine | $135,193 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 45.1%, RNs 53.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 5.3% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 0.9% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 6.6% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 8.3% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.6% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, individual.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sterling National Bank | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/26/2017 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Queens County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chapin Home For the Aging | Jamaica | 220 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 10 | 4.5 | — | 10 Sep 2024 |
| Cypress Garden Center For Nursing and Rehabilitati | Flushing | 278 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 13 | 4.7 | — | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Dry Harbor Nursing Home | Middle Village | 360 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 16 | 4.4 | — | 22 Apr 2025 |
| Forest View Center For Rehabilitation & Nursing | Forest Hills | 160 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 9 | 5.6 | — | 6 May 2024 |
| Hollis Park Manor Nursing Home | Hollis | 80 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 10 | 12.5 | — | 16 May 2025 |
| Jamaica Hospital Nursing Home Co Inc | Jamaica | 226 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 3.1 | $9K | 25 Feb 2025 |
| Long Island Care Center Inc | Flushing | 200 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 13 | 6.5 | — | 10 Dec 2025 |
| Margaret Tietz Center For Nursing Care Inc | Jamaica | 200 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 2.5 | $9K | 29 May 2024 |
All 56 facilities in Queens County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Rockaway Care Center been cited for?
32 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Rockaway Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $135K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Rockaway Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.1 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Rockaway Care Center?
Ownership type is for-profit, individual. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Rockaway Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 11 Dec 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 10 Dec 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.