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Rockaway Care Center
353 Beach 48th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · Queens County · (718) 471-5000
Fewer inspection deficiencies (17) than 7% of nursing homes in New York. Rated #10 of 12 nursing homes in Far Rockaway by overall CMS stars. Nursing hours per resident day: 3.1 — below the New York average of 3.63.
Quality details (CMS data, Oct 2026 release)
| Certified beds | 228 |
| Average residents per day | 211.1 |
| Ownership | For-profit |
| Participation | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Nursing hours per resident per day | 3.14 (New York average: 3.63) |
| — of which RN hours | 0.77 |
| — of which nurse aide hours | 1.94 |
| Staff turnover | 45% |
| RN turnover | 54% |
| Most recent health inspection | Dec 10, 2025 |
| Deficiencies cited (latest cycle) | 17 (New York average: 8.0) |
| Weighted inspection score (lower is better) | 120.75 |
| Federal fines in past 3 years | 1 fine(s) totaling $135,193 |
| Payment denials / penalties | 1 |
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Source: U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Provider Information dataset, Oct 2026 release (processing date Sep 1, 2026). Ratings reflect inspection cycles and reported staffing; visit any facility in person before deciding.