Far Rockaway, NY

Rockaway Care Center

1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $135,193 in total fines with 14 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

353 Beach 48th Street, Far Rockaway, NY

(718) 471-5000

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Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

1 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

228

Certified beds

Average residents

206

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1976-11-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.68

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.51

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.17

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.91

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

52%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

36%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.4
1.7
0.3 pts better
1.9
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 3.6
1.3
2.3 pts worse
1.8
1.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 93.9%
91.2%
2.7 pts better
93.4%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.2%
95.3%
0.9 pts better
95.5%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.0%
3.0%
2 pts better
3.3%
2.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 14.8%
18.5%
3.7 pts better
11.4%
3.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.0%
6.1%
0.9 pts worse
5.4%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 14.0%
13.5%
0.5 pts worse
19.6%
5.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.1%
14.8%
4.3 pts worse
16.7%
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.6%
0.2%
0.4 pts worse
0.1%
0.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 10.7%
15.1%
4.4 pts better
16.3%
5.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.7%
15.5%
8.8 pts better
14.9%
8.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.8%
0.6%
0.2 pts worse
1.0%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.4%
1.4%
1 pts better
1.7%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 10.8%
20.8%
10 pts better
19.8%
9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 9.0%
6.9%
2.1 pts worse
5.1%
3.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 50.1%
76.7%
26.6 pts worse
81.7%
31.6 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 18.0%
9.7%
8.3 pts worse
12.0%
6 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.3%
1.2%
3.1 pts worse
1.6%
2.7 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 62.4%
78.8%
16.4 pts worse
79.7%
17.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.6%
20.6%
3 pts worse
23.9%
0.3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2023-07-27 · Fire 2023-07-27

14 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2021-07-12 · Fire 2021-07-12

5 health deficiencies

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

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-02-08 · Fire 2019-02-08

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-27

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2023-09-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-27

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2023-09-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-27

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-09-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-27

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2023-09-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-27

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2023-09-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-27

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-09-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-12

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2021-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-12

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2021-08-23

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-12

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2021-08-23

B · Minimal harm 2021-07-12

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Not marked corrected

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-08

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-04-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-08

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2019-04-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-08

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2019-04-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-02-08

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2019-04-03

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-12-11

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 2026-02-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-10

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2026-02-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-10

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 2026-02-09

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-10

F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-02-09

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-04-25

F742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Corrected 2025-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-25

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 2025-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-04-25

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 2025-06-05

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-27

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-27

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 2023-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-27

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2023-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-27

F806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Corrected 2023-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-27

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 2023-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-27

F849 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Corrected 2023-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-27

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-09-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-12

F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2021-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-12

F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2021-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-12

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 2021-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-12

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2021-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-07-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-08-17

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$135,193 2025-04-25

Fine

Fine · fine $135,193

Fine

Ownership

Melnicke, Michael

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

100% 9 facilities 2008-06-24
Jaffa, Rosalie

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-02-11
Sirkis, Avrom

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2018-07-30
Sirkis, Avrom

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2018-07-30
Sterling National Bank

5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest · Organization

0% 1 facilities 2017-05-26

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