Far Rockaway, NY

Premier Nsg & Rehab Center Of Far Rockaway

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

22-41 New Haven Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY

(718) 471-3400

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

183

Certified beds

Average residents

175

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Benjamin Landa

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

54 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 3 staffing / 3 quality stars

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

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.72

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.29

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.92

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

2.94

All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.02

RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.64

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.50

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.08

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.64

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

2.60

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.55

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

51%

Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

46%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

8,422

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

26.8

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9843

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

2.76

Baseline 19.98% · Performance 20.15% · Measure score 2.76 · Achievement 2.76 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Total nurse turnover

4.71

Performance 44.44% · Measure score 4.71 · Achievement 4.71 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.57

Baseline 2.26 hours · Performance 2.64 hours · Measure score 0.57 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.57

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 11.33%
10.72%
0.6 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 34 · Observed rate 17.65% · Lower 95% interval 7.1%
Discharge to community 36.8%
50.57%
13.8 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 34 · Observed rate 17.65% · Lower 95% interval 20.6%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.46
1.02
0.4 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 100%
95.27%
4.7 pts better
Numerator 93 · Denominator 93
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 93
Discharge self-care score 50%
53.69%
3.7 pts worse
Numerator 28 · Denominator 56
Discharge mobility score 48.21%
50.94%
2.7 pts worse
Numerator 27 · Denominator 56
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.08%
2.29%
1.2 pts better
Numerator 1 · Denominator 93 · Adjusted rate 0.92%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization Not Available
7.12%
Not Available · Eligible stays 24 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 1.03%
8.2%
7.2 pts worse
Numerator 2 · Denominator 194
Staff flu vaccination coverage Not Available
42%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator Not Available · No data were submitted for this measure.
Discharge function score 51.79%
56.45%
4.7 pts worse
Numerator 29 · Denominator 56
Transfer of health information to provider 100%
95.95%
4 pts better
Numerator 34 · Denominator 34
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 17 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 18.99%
25.2%
6.2 pts worse
Numerator 15 · Denominator 79

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
1.7
1 pts better
1.9
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 1.0 · Expected 2.5 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.3
0.1 pts worse
1.8
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.4 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 1.8 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
91.2%
8.2 pts better
93.4%
6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 98.8% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 98.7% · 4Q avg 99.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.9%
95.3%
3.6 pts better
95.5%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.6%
3.0%
2.4 pts better
3.3%
2.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.6% · Q3 0.6% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 35.9%
18.5%
17.4 pts worse
11.4%
24.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 43.6% · Q2 37.7% · Q3 27.9% · Q4 33.8% · 4Q avg 35.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 1.6%
6.1%
4.5 pts better
5.4%
3.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.6% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 1.3% · Q4 2.6% · 4Q avg 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.1%
13.5%
0.4 pts better
19.6%
6.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.5% · Q2 12.9% · Q3 13.8% · Q4 11.3% · 4Q avg 13.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 20.3%
14.8%
5.5 pts worse
16.7%
3.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 23.1% · Q2 20.7% · Q3 19.1% · Q4 18.4% · 4Q avg 20.3% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 11.5%
15.1%
3.6 pts better
16.3%
4.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 16.4% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 5.9% · 4Q avg 11.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 16.9%
15.5%
1.4 pts worse
14.9%
2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.9% · Q2 17.7% · Q3 13.7% · Q4 9.9% · 4Q avg 16.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.3%
0.6%
0.3 pts better
1.0%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.5% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.4%
1.4 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 14.1%
20.8%
6.7 pts better
19.8%
5.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 15.5% · Q2 10.5% · Q3 15.2% · Q4 15.3% · 4Q avg 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 8.0%
6.9%
1.1 pts worse
5.1%
2.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 8.3% · Q3 10.5% · Q4 8.5% · 4Q avg 8.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 77.8%
76.7%
1.1 pts better
81.7%
3.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 70.0% · Q2 66.2% · Q3 83.1% · Q4 89.2% · 4Q avg 77.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5.4%
9.7%
4.3 pts better
12.0%
6.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.4% · Observed 5.9% · Expected 12.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 3.7%
1.2%
2.5 pts worse
1.6%
2.1 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.8% · Q2 3.1% · Q3 5.7% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 82.3%
78.8%
3.5 pts better
79.7%
2.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 82.3%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 19.0%
20.6%
1.6 pts better
23.9%
4.9 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 19.0% · Observed 22.4% · Expected 28.1% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-07 · Fire 2025-03-07

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (2 deficiencies)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-07-03 · Fire 2023-07-03

9 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-04-30 · Fire 2021-04-30

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-05-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2025-05-06

C · Minimal harm 2025-03-07

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-05-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2023-08-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

K362 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

Corrected 2023-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2023-08-21

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-30

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2021-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-30

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2021-05-31

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

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 2025-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2025-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2025-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

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 2025-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Corrected 2025-05-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-07

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 2025-05-05

C · Minimal harm 2025-03-07

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2025-05-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2023-09-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

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 2023-09-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

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 2023-09-05

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2023-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2023-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-03

F921 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Corrected 2023-09-05

C · Minimal harm 2023-07-03

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2023-09-05

B · Minimal harm 2023-07-03

F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2023-09-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-04-30

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2021-05-26

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Bleier, Robert

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 3 facilities 2002-12-31
Landa, Benjamin

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 103 facilities 2002-12-31
Berov, David

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-02-15
Khanina, Polina

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2023-08-01
Landa, Benjamin

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 103 facilities 2002-12-31

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