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Beach Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

17 11 BROOKHAVEN AVENUE, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11691
(718) 869-8037
www.beachgardens.org
163 licensed beds
★★★★★2/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections2/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

17 11 Brookhaven Avenue
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
163
CMS facility ID
335682
Care type
Nursing home
County
Queens
Facility name
Beach Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Street address
17 11 BROOKHAVEN AVENUE
City / state / ZIP
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Phone
(718) 869-8037
Website
www.beachgardens.org

About this facility — Beach Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Beach Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Far Rockaway, New York. It is licensed for 163 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 19 senior care facilities in Far Rockaway and 596 skilled nursing facilities across New York. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Beach Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 19 times across 9 inspections in the last three years, including 3 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Individual

Registered owners & officers

Melnicke, Michael
Direct owner · Officer — 100% stake — since 2012
Sirkis, Avrom
Operational control — since 2023

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1985-07-24
CMS overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
8 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2025-08-14
Nurse staffing
3.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$404 per day (≈ $12,280/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
79% Medicaid · 12% Medicare · 9% private/other
Occupancy
96% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
17% below the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
163
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 3 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-03-31Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2025-08-14Health inspection5 citations
F-0584
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-10-14
F-0609
E · No harm found
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-10-14
F-0806
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected 2025-10-14
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-10-14
F-0921
E · No harm found
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-10-14
6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (13 citations)
2025-08-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-09-30
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-30
2024-09-03Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-10-31
2021-11-10Health inspection3 citations
F-0656
D · No harm found
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2022-01-05
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2022-01-05
F-0880
E · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-01-05
2025-08-14Fire-safety inspection1 citation
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-10-10
2024-02-05Fire-safety inspection2 citations
K-0761
D · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-02-19
K-0911
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-02-19
2021-11-10Fire-safety inspection4 citations
E-0015
F · No harm found
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2022-01-05
K-0161
E · No harm found
Use approved construction type or materials.
Corrected 2022-05-03
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-12-31
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2021-12-31
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 335682.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
3.4156 ratings on Google
★★★★★Carmen D Rivera · 2026-07-18 · via Google

“I was recently there recovering from a fractured leg ok , so my honest opinion the rehab department is very good, no great if you need help for.short term this place is great. The rehab staff are good at what they do both ot/pt because they want the patients to get well. Also the wound care team helped me with a wound to heal. The fifth floor staff was so good with me the nurses and doctors a…”

★★★★★LOUIS ANTHONY BERTOT · 2026-07-06 · via Google

“The security and the entire staff were very attentive, courteous, and helpful. I am so grateful to know that our family member is being taken care of by such a professional facility. Thank you, Beach Gardens.”

★★★★★Danerys Cruz · 2025-12-29 · via Google

“I left feeling at ease that the staff listened., and the bathroom and room was clean, my cousin was well manicured. The food was warm and looked appetizing And aid asked if my cousin wanted her to place salt n pepper on her food!!!! Amazing.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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Ownership & corporate history

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Inspection citations — last 5 years

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Original records

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Source
CMS Nursing Home Compare
data.cms.gov Provider Data Catalog
Last verified 2026-08-31
Source
Google Business Profile
Photos, reviews & hours
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