Bezalel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Far Rockaway, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335666) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 471-2600 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bezalel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has a CMS overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of about 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Bezalel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.28 hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.4%.
Bezalel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. The data provided does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this home.
About this facility
Bezalel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Far Rockaway, Queens County, New York, certified by CMS since October 1983. The facility is certified for 120 beds and reports an average of 115.5 residents, and it accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bezalel holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of approximately 3.03. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measures (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 3.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.28, including 0.50 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 22.4%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials.
CMS data available for this listing does not indicate an abuse icon flag or a Special Focus Facility designation for Bezalel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center. No chain affiliation is listed in the provided data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
This profile is based on CMS Medicare Care Compare data as provided; families are encouraged to review the current record directly on Care Compare for the most up-to-date inspection and quality information before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bezalel has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New York state average of about 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Bezalel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 3.28 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.50 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and 22.4% nursing turnover.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this home.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Bezalel is certified for 120 beds and reports an average daily population of 115.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since October 1, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on an overall score plus three components — health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Bezalel scores 3, 3, 3, and 2 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines beyond its Medicare and Medicaid certification and provider type of 'Medicare and Medicaid'; contact the facility at 718-471-2600 to confirm specific rehabilitation services.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 718-471-2600 and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current inspection, staffing, and quality data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335666?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.