10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Far Rockaway, NY
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1441 Gateway Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY
(718) 471-1500
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
1 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
240
Certified beds
Average residents
217
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1984-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.29
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.43
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
0.81
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
1.53
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
0.72
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
1.26
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.20
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.02
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.35
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
1.86
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.12
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
18%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
28%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Program rank
9,245
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
24.31
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9834
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
Readmission
0
Baseline 21.38% · Performance 21.45% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
2.18
Baseline 9.05% · Performance 7.96% · Measure score 2.18 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 2.18
Total nurse turnover
7.55
Baseline 24.64% · Performance 32.84% · Measure score 7.55 · Achievement 7.55 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 2.45 hours · Performance 1.78 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 10.41% |
10.72%
0.3 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 106 · Observed rate 9.43% · Lower 95% interval 7.27% |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 13 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.83 |
1.02
0.2 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 57 · Denominator 57 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 57 |
| Discharge self-care score | 39.39% |
53.69%
14.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 13 · Denominator 33 |
| Discharge mobility score | 48.48% |
50.94%
2.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 33 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 0% |
2.29%
2.3 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 57 · Adjusted rate 0% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 7.96% |
7.12%
0.8 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 64 · Observed rate 10.94% · Lower 95% interval 4.35% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0.72% |
8.2%
7.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 139 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 49.64% |
42%
7.6 pts better
|
Numerator 69 · Denominator 139 |
| Discharge function score | 57.58% |
56.45%
1.1 pts better
|
Numerator 19 · Denominator 33 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 95.65% |
95.95%
0.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 22 · Denominator 23 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · Newly certified or not enough cases to report. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 34.38% |
25.2%
9.2 pts better
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 32 |
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 3.3 |
1.7
1.6 pts worse
|
1.9
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.3 · Observed 2.7 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.3
0.7 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.0 · Observed 1.7 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.1% |
91.2%
5.9 pts better
|
93.4%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.4% · Q2 96.2% · Q3 98.1% · Q4 97.7% · 4Q avg 97.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.3% |
95.3%
2 pts better
|
95.5%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 97.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.5% |
3.0%
1.5 pts better
|
3.3%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.4% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 1.4% · Q4 1.8% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 8.8% |
18.5%
9.7 pts better
|
11.4%
2.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 9.1% · Q4 25.7% · 4Q avg 8.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.2% |
6.1%
2.9 pts better
|
5.4%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.2% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 2.0% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 28.5% |
13.5%
15 pts worse
|
19.6%
8.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 28.5% · Q2 28.8% · Q3 28.8% · Q4 27.8% · 4Q avg 28.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 3.7% |
0.2%
3.5 pts worse
|
0.1%
3.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.1% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 3.8% · Q4 4.1% · 4Q avg 3.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 10.5% |
15.1%
4.6 pts better
|
16.3%
5.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 16.7% · Q2 7.8% · Q3 11.9% · Q4 5.6% · 4Q avg 10.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 12.2% |
15.5%
3.3 pts better
|
14.9%
2.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.1% · Q2 9.4% · Q3 13.0% · Q4 12.3% · 4Q avg 12.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
0.6%
0.1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.5% · Q2 0.5% · Q3 0.5% · Q4 0.4% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.9% |
1.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 3.0% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 12.9% |
20.8%
7.9 pts better
|
19.8%
6.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.6% · Q2 17.1% · Q3 11.3% · Q4 13.9% · 4Q avg 12.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.9% |
6.9%
3 pts better
|
5.1%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 4.1% · Q3 3.3% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 3.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 38.1% |
76.7%
38.6 pts worse
|
81.7%
43.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 38.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 6.6% |
9.7%
3.1 pts better
|
12.0%
5.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 6.6% · Observed 7.6% · Expected 12.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 28.7% |
20.6%
8.1 pts worse
|
23.9%
4.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 28.7% · Observed 32.9% · Expected 27.3% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (4 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (2 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-01-08
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-12-06
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2024-01-08
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-01-08
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2021-10-12
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2021-10-12
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2021-10-12
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2021-10-12
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2021-10-12
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2021-10-12
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2021-10-12
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-10-12
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2019-05-14
Inspection history
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2026-02-02
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-07-29
Health
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Corrected 2024-01-08
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2024-01-08
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2024-01-08
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-01-08
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-01-08
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2024-01-08
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2024-01-08
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2024-01-08
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-01-08
Health
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2021-10-11
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2021-10-11
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-10-11
Health
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2021-10-11
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2021-10-11
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2021-10-11
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-05-03
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2019-05-03
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
General Partnership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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