Nursing home report
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY · Medicare-certified · 228 beds
ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER in Far Rockaway, NY has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and 2-star staffing; reported staffing is 3.14 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark. It also has $135,193 in fines in the last 24 months and a recent federal penalty, with recent inspection issues including treatment for residents with mental health or trauma-related needs, accident hazards/supervision, and pharmacist medication reviews.
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1353 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1353.
Hours per resident per day.
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with a fall causing major injury
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
Residents with a urinary tract infection
Residents who lost too much weight
Residents who were physically restrained
Residents needing more help with daily activities
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
Residents with a long-term catheter
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
Residents with depressive symptoms
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
The home failed to provide appropriate treatment and support for a resident with mental health, adjustment, or trauma-related needs. Cited April 2025 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
F-Tag 742 — 42 CFR §483.40 — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
The home failed to ensure a licensed pharmacist reviewed residents' medications each month and reported any problems as required. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
F-Tag 756 — 42 CFR §483.45(c) — S/S: F
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to properly watch nurse aides' work and provide regular training. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
F-Tag 730 — 42 CFR §483.35(e)(7) — S/S: E
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
A federal fine of $135,193 was recorded.
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $135,193 in total fines.
Federal fine
Apr 25, 2025
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.
