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Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

13 11 Virginia Street, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY, 11691

(718) 327-2909

far-rockaway-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org

100 licensed beds

CMS rates Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing 3 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 43 citations across 6 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall3/5 health inspections2/5 staffing4/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

13 11 Virginia Street

Far Rockaway, NY 11691

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Bed capacity

100

CMS facility ID

335044

Care type

Nursing home

County

Queens

Facility name

Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Street address

13 11 Virginia Street

City / state / ZIP

Far Rockaway, NY 11691

Phone

(718) 327-2909

Website

far-rockaway-center.facilities.centershealthcare.org

About this facility — Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Far Rockaway, New York. It is licensed for 100 beds — below 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.

It is listed as part of Centers Health Care, a group of 36 facilities on this site.

Federal inspectors have cited Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing 43 times across 6 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation; 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 November 6, 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

Parent company

Centers Health Care

Ownership type

For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Rockaway Kr Holdings Llc

Direct owner — 98% stake — since 2017

Rozenberg, Kenneth

Indirect owner · Officer — 97% stake — since 2014

Abramchik, Amir

Additional disclosable party — since 2014

Blumenfeld, Sol

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2019

Goldman, Nathan

Governing body — since 2025

Hendrix, Heidi

Governing body — since 2025

Lantzitsky, Aharon

Governing body — since 2025

Lati, Zev

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2026

Rozenberg, Beth

Owner of a disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Federal court records

4 naming its parent company — view the cases (a listed case is not a finding of wrongdoing)

Licensed / certified since

1973-04-01

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

6 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2026-04-03

Nurse staffing

2.9 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$383 per day (≈ $11,640/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

74% Medicaid · 6% Medicare · 20% private/other

Occupancy

96% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

21% below the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

100

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 2026-11-06. 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 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-04-03Health inspection6 citations

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2026-04-30

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 2026-05-05

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2026-04-30

F-0693

D · No harm found

Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.

Corrected 2026-04-30

F-0761

D · No harm found

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2026-04-30

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2026-05-05

2024-07-26Health inspection13 citations

F-0582

D · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2024-09-01

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2024-09-01

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 2024-09-01

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 2024-09-01

F-0658

D · No harm found

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

Corrected 2024-09-01

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2024-09-01

F-0755

D · No harm found

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2024-09-01

F-0760

D · No harm found

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2024-09-01

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2024-09-01

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 2024-09-01

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-09-01

F-0921

D · 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 2024-09-01

F-0925

D · No harm found

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2024-09-01

4 earlier / fire-safety inspections (24 citations)

2022-06-22Health inspection6 citations

F-0558

D · No harm found

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Corrected 2022-08-01

F-0583

D · No harm found

Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

Corrected 2022-08-01

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 2022-08-01

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2022-08-01

F-0919

D · No harm found

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Corrected 2022-08-01

F-0921

D · 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 2022-08-01

2026-04-03Fire-safety inspection6 citations

K-0291

D · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0321

E · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0355

D · No harm found

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0741

E · No harm found

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2026-05-15

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2026-05-15

2024-07-26Fire-safety inspection4 citations

K-0271

D · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-08-19

K-0281

D · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2024-08-19

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2024-08-19

K-0918

D · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-08-19

2022-06-22Fire-safety inspection8 citations

K-0223

D · No harm found

Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0271

D · No harm found

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0281

D · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0915

F · No harm found

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-08-15

K-0923

D · No harm found

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2022-08-15

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 335044.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in New York.

Inspection citations, 3 years

More than 72% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 33

Federal fines, 3 years

No federal fines on record

State median: $0

Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day

2.9

Higher than 6% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 3.6

Nursing staff turnover, annual

41%

Higher than 57% of nursing homes in the state

State median: 38%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the New York average on 10 and worse on 6. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased	3.8%	13.7%	13.5%	Better than state
Lose too much weight	3.7%	5.7%	5.1%	Better than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.0%	0.5%	0.7%	Better than state
With a urinary tract infection	0.5%	1.2%	1.5%	Better than state
Have depressive symptoms	10.7%	20.1%	13.5%	Better than state
Were physically restrained	0.0%	0.2%	0.1%	Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury	0.8%	3.1%	3.2%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	100.0%	91.8%	93.7%	Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened	3.5%	11.1%	12.7%	Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	4.9%	13.2%	19.5%	Better than state
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	100.0%	95.2%	95.3%	Near state average
With pressure ulcers	6.6%	6.5%	4.5%	Near state average
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	12.9%	18.6%	18.3%	Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication	24.5%	13.7%	15.4%	Worse than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.89	1.67	1.81	Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.54	1.29	1.69	Worse than state

Short-stay residents	This facility	State	US	Compared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	85.3%	77.6%	82.3%	Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication	4.5%	1.1%	1.5%	Worse than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	81.8%	78.9%	80.1%	Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	23.5%	20.6%	23.4%	Worse than state
Had an outpatient emergency department visit	18.9%	9.4%	11.8%	Worse than state

Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

F-0880 3 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F-0656 2 inspections. Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F-0658 2 inspections. Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F-0761 2 inspections. Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
K-0321 2 inspections. Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
K-0353 2 inspections. Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in New York

Licensing: New York State Department of Health
File a complaint: 888-201-4563 · Online
Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 855-582-6769. A free advocate for residents and families.
Adult Protective Services: 844-697-3505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

St John's Episcopal Hospital At South Shore, about 0.5 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Jamaica Hospital Medical Center, about 7.5 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Queens Hospital Center, about 8.3 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.

Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

Nearby facilities with inspection records

Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Far Rockaway, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 1 of 5.
Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Far Rockaway, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Beach Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Far Rockaway, less than 0.1 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway, Far Rockaway, about 0.2 miles. CMS rating 3 of 5.
Long Island Hebrew Living Center, Far Rockaway, about 0.4 miles. 4 state visits on record.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

4.262 ratings on Google

★Bernie Grateful · 2026-02-16 · via Google
“I have been trying to reach my brother for a few months with no success. I am transferred to his unit. The phone rings and disconnects. I ask for someone in charge. I am sent to a voicemail with no information and that disconnects. I live in Westchester County and I have had two operations in the last 6 months. Do not send your family here. Next step is to send a letter to the government. I belie…”

★★★★★Afua Janneh · 2025-09-30 · via Google
“My Father is a resident at Far Rockaway Center, I alway felt welcome whenever I visit my Dad. The staff there are very respectful, their dedicated and cheerfulness to the clients and also the family members are very refreshing to us human. I would recommend Far Rockaway Center to friends, I thank you for all of what you do for my Dad and the other clients.”

★★★★★Michael Phipps · 2024-06-11 · via Google
“I ❤️ The Staff, My Fellow Patients, Rehab, I Truly Recommend That, You Bring Your Love Ones If You Have To Come Here I Am Still In Rehab, But I Just Want To Give Far Rockaway Center There Flowers, And I Thank God Every Day That I Came Here 👆🏽👆👆🏿👆🏻👆🏾💎🐐❤️🦁🫀🪶🌟🏆♾️”

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