Far Rockaway Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Far Rockaway, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335044) · 100 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 327-2909 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Far Rockaway Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the New York state average of about 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Far Rockaway Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing reports total nurse staffing of about 2.84 hours per resident per day, including about 0.36 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.8%.
CMS records show no federal fines on record for Far Rockaway Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Far Rockaway Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is a for-profit (limited liability company) nursing home in Far Rockaway, Queens County, New York, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1973. The facility is certified for 100 beds and had an average of 96.9 residents, according to CMS Care Compare data.
CMS gives the facility an overall rating of 4 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars. This overall score is built from four component ratings: a health inspection rating of 3 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and a staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS average 2.83722 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.36372 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 41.8%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00, and 0 payment denials — meaning there are no federal fines on record for this facility. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data.
This facility is part of the Centers Health Care chain, which operates 36 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
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?
It has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the New York state average of about 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 2.84 hours per resident per day, including about 0.36 RN hours, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars and nursing turnover of 41.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines, $0.00 in total fines, and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The provided CMS data does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 100 beds and had an average of 96.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company that is part of the Centers Health Care chain, which operates 36 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (3 stars here), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (5 stars), and an overall composite rating (4 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 7183272909 and verify details 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 7183272909 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335044?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.