Brookhaven Rehab & Health Care Center L L C
Far Rockaway, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335582) · 298 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 471-7500 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Brookhaven Rehab & Health Care Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New York state average of about 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Brookhaven Rehab & Health Care Center reports total nurse staffing of 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 2 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.8%.
Brookhaven Rehab & Health Care Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file with CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently in the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Brookhaven Rehab & Health Care Center LLC is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Far Rockaway, Queens, New York. The facility has 298 certified beds and an average daily census of 291 residents, and has been certified since 1977. It operates as a for-profit facility under individual ownership, and is part of the Benjamin Landa chain, which includes 48 facilities with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars. There has been no change in ownership within the past 12 months.
According to CMS Care Compare, Brookhaven holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are more varied: the health inspection rating is 2 stars, the staffing rating is 2 stars, and the quality measure (QM) rating is 5 stars. Families should note that these underlying scores diverge notably from the blended overall rating.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 3.34 hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 39.8%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS lists no federal fines on record for this facility (0 fines totaling $0.00), and no payment denials have been recorded. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Brookhaven has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Brookhaven is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.34 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.70 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars and turnover of 39.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists 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?
No, the CMS data provided does not show an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Brookhaven has 298 certified beds with an average of 291 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by an individual under a for-profit structure and is part of the Benjamin Landa chain, which includes 48 facilities averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since 1977.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Brookhaven scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 718-471-7500 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 718-471-7500 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335582?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.