Cycle 1
Health 2025-08-04 · Fire 2025-08-04
16 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (6 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Far Rockaway, NY
West Lawrence Care Center, L L C
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $45,864 in total fines with 16 recent health deficiencies with 1 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1410 Seagirt Blvd, Far Rockaway, NY
(718) 471-7000
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
215
Certified beds
Average residents
160
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-05-13
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
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.33
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.55
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.74
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.63
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
0.89
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.35
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
0.07
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.30
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.34
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.54
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
86%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
53%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
9,481
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
23.54
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
0.9832
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
5.24
Baseline 18.68% · Performance 19.00% · Measure score 5.24 · Achievement 5.24 · Improvement 0
Healthcare-associated infections
0
Baseline 8.60% · Performance 8.98% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Total nurse turnover
4.18
Baseline 47.37% · Performance 46.59% · Measure score 4.18 · Achievement 4.18 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
0
Baseline 2.59 hours · Performance 2.12 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 11.62% |
10.72%
0.9 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 125 · Observed rate 13.6% · Lower 95% interval 8.79% |
| Discharge to community | 38.19% |
50.57%
12.4 pts worse
|
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 78 · Observed rate 28.21% · Lower 95% interval 27.76% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 1.42 |
1.02
0.4 pts worse
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 92.5% |
95.27%
2.8 pts worse
|
Numerator 74 · Denominator 80 |
| Falls with major injury | 1.25% |
0.77%
0.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 80 |
| Discharge self-care score | 20.37% |
53.69%
33.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 11 · Denominator 54 |
| Discharge mobility score | 51.85% |
50.94%
0.9 pts better
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 54 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 3.75% |
2.29%
1.5 pts worse
|
Numerator 3 · Denominator 80 · Adjusted rate 2.28% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 8.98% |
7.12%
1.9 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 95 · Observed rate 12.63% · Lower 95% interval 5.95% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 172 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 24.73% |
42%
17.3 pts worse
|
Numerator 46 · Denominator 186 |
| Discharge function score | 42.59% |
56.45%
13.9 pts worse
|
Numerator 23 · Denominator 54 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 90.91% |
95.95%
5 pts worse
|
Numerator 20 · Denominator 22 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 9 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 47.06% |
25.2%
21.9 pts better
|
Numerator 16 · Denominator 34 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.5 |
1.7
0.8 pts worse
|
1.9
0.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.5 · Observed 2.2 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.3
0.4 pts worse
|
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 86.6% |
91.2%
4.6 pts worse
|
93.4%
6.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 89.9% · Q2 86.4% · Q3 82.9% · Q4 87.3% · 4Q avg 86.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.0% |
95.3%
2.3 pts worse
|
95.5%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.2% |
3.0%
0.8 pts better
|
3.3%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 0.7% · Q4 1.3% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 83.5% |
18.5%
65 pts worse
|
11.4%
72.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 89.9% · Q2 85.2% · Q3 82.6% · Q4 76.6% · 4Q avg 83.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 1.4% |
6.1%
4.7 pts better
|
5.4%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.1% · Q2 1.4% · Q3 1.5% · Q4 0.7% · 4Q avg 1.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.5% |
13.5%
5 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.7% · Q2 18.4% · Q3 18.5% · Q4 19.3% · 4Q avg 18.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 30.9% |
14.8%
16.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
14.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 37.0% · Q2 33.3% · Q3 31.8% · Q4 22.2% · 4Q avg 30.9% · 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 | 24.3% |
15.1%
9.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 21.0% · Q2 25.4% · Q3 27.6% · Q4 23.1% · 4Q avg 24.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 17.6% |
15.5%
2.1 pts worse
|
14.9%
2.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.7% · Q2 16.9% · Q3 14.4% · Q4 21.3% · 4Q avg 17.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.3% |
0.6%
0.7 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.0% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 0.6% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 1.3% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.9% |
1.4%
1.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.4% · Q2 2.8% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 2.9% · 4Q avg 2.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 13.2% |
20.8%
7.6 pts better
|
19.8%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 10.0% · Q4 18.8% · 4Q avg 13.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 3.7% |
6.9%
3.2 pts better
|
5.1%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.0% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 3.9% · Q4 4.0% · 4Q avg 3.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 29.3% |
76.7%
47.4 pts worse
|
81.7%
52.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 36.5% · Q2 20.6% · Q3 29.9% · Q4 31.7% · 4Q avg 29.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 5.0% |
9.7%
4.7 pts better
|
12.0%
7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 5.0% · Observed 5.5% · Expected 12.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.1% |
1.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 55.6% |
78.8%
23.2 pts worse
|
79.7%
24.1 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 55.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 15.4% |
20.6%
5.2 pts better
|
23.9%
8.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.4% · Observed 17.8% · Expected 27.6% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-07-14 · Fire 2023-07-14
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-06-09 · Fire 2021-06-09
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-12-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2023-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-08-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2023-08-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2023-08-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-09
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2021-07-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-09
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-07-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-09
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2021-07-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-09
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2021-07-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-09
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2021-07-15
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
F835 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected 2025-10-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
F675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2025-12-23
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-10-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2025-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
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 2025-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2025-12-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2025-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2025-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
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 2025-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Corrected 2025-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
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 2025-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-04
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 2025-10-02
C · Minimal harm
2025-08-04
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2025-10-02
B · Minimal harm
2025-08-04
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2025-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-05
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 2025-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-02-05
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-26
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-10-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-26
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 2023-10-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
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 2023-09-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2023-09-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
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 2023-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
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 2023-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2023-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
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 2023-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2023-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
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 2023-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-07-14
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2023-09-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-09
F563 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to receive visitors of his or her choosing, at the time of his or her choosing.
Corrected 2021-07-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-09
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2021-07-14
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$4,587
2023-06-12
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,587
2023-06-05
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,587
2023-05-30
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,587
2023-05-23
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,587
2023-05-15
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$4,587
2023-05-08
Fine
Fine · fine $4,587
Fine
$13,762
2023-04-17
Fine
Fine · fine $13,762
Fine
$4,580
2023-03-20
Fine
Fine · fine $4,580
Fine
Ownership
Cytryn, Aron
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Landa, Judy
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Cytryn, David
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Cytryn, Aron
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cytryn, David
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Landa, Benjamin
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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