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ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER

353 BEACH 48TH STREET, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691 · CCN 335571

Ratings

Overall
★☆☆☆☆ 1
Health inspection
★☆☆☆☆ 1
Quality measures
★★☆☆☆ 2
Staffing
★★☆☆☆ 2

Facility

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Certified beds
228
Avg residents/day
206.0
Phone
7184715000

Inspection history vs New York & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

CycleInspection dateThis facilityNew York avgNational avgvs state
12023-07-27147.79.5+6.3 worse
22021-07-1256.19.8-1.1 better
32019-02-0805.79.3-5.7 better

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

CategoryDeficiencies
Abuse, neglect, exploitation3
Quality of life and care3
Resident assessment and care planning3
Nursing and physician services1
Nutrition and dietary2
Administration1
Infection control1

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

MetricThis facilityTurnover
Total nurse staffing (reported)3.3635.8%
RN staffing (reported)0.6851.7%
Total nurse staffing (adjusted)2.96

Fines & penalties

Total fines
$135,193
Number of fines
1
Number of penalties
1
Payment denials
0

Inspection citations (19)1 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm

  1. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-12-11 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

    Actual harm

  2. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  3. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  4. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-12-10 · Health · corrected 2026-02-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  5. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  6. DF0711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  7. JF0742Provide 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.2025-04-25 · Health · corrected 2025-06-05

    Immediate jeopardy

  8. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2023-07-27 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  9. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-07-27 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  10. DF0700Try 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.2023-07-27 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  11. DF0806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.2023-07-27 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  12. DF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-07-27 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  13. DF0849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.2023-07-27 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  14. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-07-27 · Health · corrected 2023-09-15

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  15. DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2021-07-12 · Health · corrected 2021-08-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  16. DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2021-07-12 · Health · corrected 2021-08-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  17. DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2021-07-12 · Health · corrected 2021-08-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  18. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2021-07-12 · Health · corrected 2021-08-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

  19. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2021-07-12 · Health · corrected 2021-08-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

OwnerTypeRolePercentSince
MELNICKE, MICHAELIndividual5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%2008-06-24
SIRKIS, AVROMIndividualOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL2018-07-30
SIRKIS, AVROMIndividualCORPORATE OFFICER2018-07-30
JAFFA, ROSALIEIndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE2018-02-11
STERLING NATIONAL BANKOrganization5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST2017-05-26

Other facilities in FAR ROCKAWAY

NameOverallBeds
BEZALEL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER★★★★☆120
PREMIER NSG & REHAB CENTER OF FAR ROCKAWAY★★★☆☆183
BEACH GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER★★★☆☆163
QUEENS NASSAU REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER★★★☆☆200
PENINSULA NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER★★☆☆☆200

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.