The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited March 2024 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Beacon Rehab & Nursing Center
Registered name: Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Far Rockaway, NY · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
Beacon Rehab & Nursing Center in Far Rockaway, NY has an overall 4 out of 5 stars, with strong quality measures and staffing ratings, a 3-star health inspection rating, and no fines in the last 24 months. Reported nurse staffing is 3.29 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.2917 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 15, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.2917.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.86
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.51
- Nurse aides
- 1.92
- Weekend nursing
- 3.03
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 13%
Registered nurse turnover: 23%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.7%14.6%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%1%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
8%6.4%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%3.2%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
14%5.9%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13%4.8%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
11.9%18.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
34.5%31.3%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
56.2%44.7%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—90.3%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
90.1%88.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—69.1%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
75%73.7%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited February 2022 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to provide proper pressure ulcer care and failed to prevent new pressure sores from developing. Cited January 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 686 — 42 CFR §483.25(b) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 6 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $8,512 in total fines.
- $8,512
Federal fine
Feb 2, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 109.8 residents on an average day (91% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 34 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.