Cycle 1
Health 2024-07-03 · Fire 2024-07-03
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Far Rockaway, NY
Peninsula Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $125,210 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
50 15 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway, NY
(718) 734-2000
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
200
Certified beds
Average residents
183
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Cassena Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1973-04-18
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.06
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.29
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.92
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.92
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.7
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.6 |
1.3
0.3 pts worse
|
1.8
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
91.2%
8.8 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
95.3%
4.7 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.7% |
3.0%
1.3 pts better
|
3.3%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 97.6% |
18.5%
79.1 pts worse
|
11.4%
86.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 8.2% |
6.1%
2.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.8% |
13.5%
4.7 pts better
|
19.6%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 4.3% |
14.8%
10.5 pts better
|
16.7%
12.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 7.3% |
15.1%
7.8 pts better
|
16.3%
9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 8.4% |
15.5%
7.1 pts better
|
14.9%
6.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.3% |
1.4%
1.1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 4.4% |
20.8%
16.4 pts better
|
19.8%
15.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.4% |
6.9%
1.5 pts better
|
5.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.0% |
76.7%
20.3 pts better
|
81.7%
15.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 16.0% |
9.7%
6.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.7% |
1.2%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.8% |
78.8%
18 pts better
|
79.7%
17.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 18.2% |
20.6%
2.4 pts better
|
23.9%
5.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-07-28 · Fire 2022-07-28
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)
10 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-08-14 · Fire 2019-08-14
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-03
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-07-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K161 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2022-09-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-09-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2022-09-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2022-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K132 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Corrected 2022-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
K346 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Corrected 2022-09-27
C · Minimal harm
2022-07-28
E26 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2022-09-27
C · Minimal harm
2022-07-28
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-09-27
C · Minimal harm
2022-07-28
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-14
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-09-04
Inspection history
Recent health citations
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-10-31
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-23
G · Actual harm
2025-10-31
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-12-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-10-31
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-12-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-03
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-03
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-03
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-03
F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2024-08-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-22
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 2022-09-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-07-28
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2022-09-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-14
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2019-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-14
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2019-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-14
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-14
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
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 2019-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-14
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2019-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-14
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-10-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-14
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2019-10-13
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$125,210
2025-10-31
Fine
Fine · fine $125,210
Fine
Ownership
Brunner, Joseph
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Melnicke, Michael
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Friedman, Leopold
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Brunner, Joseph
Corporate Officer · Individual
Derosa, Anthony
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Friedman, Leopold
Corporate Officer · Individual
Melnicke, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Skutzka, Alexander
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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