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Rockaway Care Center

353 Beach 48th Street

3.7(102 ratings)· Far Rockaway average: 4

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Quick Facts

Total units
228
Medicare rating
1 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Individual
Certified beds
228

Rockaway Care Center is a senior living community in Far Rockaway, New York offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 3.7 out of 5 across 102 reviews.

About Rockaway Care Center

Rockaway Care Center is a skilled nursing / long term care community in Far Rockaway, New York. The community is licensed for up to 228 residents.

Families rate Rockaway Care Center 3.7 out of 5 based on 100 Google reviews.

Contact the community directly to ask about availability, pricing, and tours, or browse the photos and reviews here to see if it could be the right fit for your family.

Types of Care at Rockaway Care Center

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Bathroom
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Rockaway Care Center

3.7overall · 102 ratings combined

3.7★ on Google (102)

O G Gamer

Jul 2026

via Google

Where do I start? I’ll go to the pros, Big shout to Ershaad, Tom, Phillip, John, Ward, the physical therapy team is magnificent! Aside from the great physical therapy, had the crazy build sessions with all of them. Big shout to Nia and Ashley and Fran for keeping the facility occupied with activities for the residents, which I found to be the most integral part of the facility. Keeping the residents engaged and feeling alive during their stay I feel really helps with recovery. Nia and Ashley gets the Oouu Oouu, (OG call). Another MVP is Larry, CNA on the second floor. Made me feel comfortable and human. He was the only one that made sure I showered and changed my linen. Ms Sosa, supervisor was really helpful. There were a couple of other CNA’s that were good to me who I can’t remember their names. The social worker staff was on point, the dietitian( very knowledgeable but hands were tied), Mr Otis, the 5th floor recreational manager and the security guards were good as well. The worst thing about the facility was the meals and the medicine dispersal. The meals were mostly bad and didn’t follow up to my diet plan. 6 times I had to Uber Eats. It was like hit or miss. I had like 4 decent meals and everything else was 🗑️. I have pictures. My medications were wrong, I had a set list of medication which was changed by the facility doctor. Some days I didn’t get certain medication and the time schedule was off, due to poor staffing. Some of the nurses were by themselves on a whole floor. The money is there, higher the correct amount of staff. I researched the company thoroughly and the owner and the board should be ashamed of themselves. The Universe doesn’t like ugly. Spend the money on staffing and payroll so the workers can do their jobs efficiently. Got to show your team love. Every floor reeked of urine, feces and puke, and from my astute observations, because there wasn’t enough CNA’s to stay on top of the situation. The patients deserve the comfort. I wouldn’t mind coming back and volunteering to help with the residents recreation. I can read to them, play games and even DJ music for them. I even did karaoke with them. Stop being cheap.

Ralph Perez

Jul 2026

via Google

The facility was nice and the staff were very friendly.

Steven Spiegel

Mar 2026

via Google

This nursing home is an uncaring institution. My wife's sister died from sepsis on December 13, 2025 after the facility finally transferred her to the hospital. Ever since, my wife has been trying to recover her sister's pocketbook and cell phone. We live far from New York and have no one local to pick up the items. My wife spoke to Rockaway Care Center social worker Ms Vern who assured my wife the personal items were locked up for safe keeping. Ms Vern instructed my wife to send a prepaid UPS box addressed to her and she would send the items back to my wife. We verified the prepaid box was delivered and accepted by the facility on January 14, 2026. The box with the items has not been sent back. My wife has left numerous follow up phone mail messages for Ms Vern, who has never returned any of my wife's messages. Losing her sister was hard enough for my wife. Not being able to obtain her sister's belongings is just cruel and it is not permissible in New York for a nursing home to withhold a resident's personal property after death.

Navee Diaz

Nov 2025

via Google

Not at all disappointed the facility is clean and staff is polite

Mildred Melendez

Nov 2025

via Google

Very nice administrator. Therapy staff was great. Ward, John, Tom ershad and Phillip were all nice. John was wonderful in my recovery. Awesome group of gentlemen. ❤️🙏🏽🥰 The recreation staff was wonderful. Fran, Charmaine, Ashley, Erica, Cynthia and Marisol. Really had a nice time with them. Keep up the good work ladies. You are awesome. ❤️🙏🏽🥰 Met many nice residents. Staff were nice. Food was good. The only bad thing was that I had the roommate from hell. Other than that my stay here was good.

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 43 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Dec 11, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G of L: actual harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 9, 2026

Dec 10, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard17 citations
  • Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Nov 28, 2025

  • Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 9, 2026

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2026

  • Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 9, 2026

Apr 25, 2025Health Complaint3 citations
  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

    Severity J of L: immediate jeopardy, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 5, 2025

  • Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 5, 2025

  • Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 5, 2025

Jul 27, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard13 citations
  • Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2023

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 21, 2023

  • Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2023

  • Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Sep 25, 2023

  • Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023

  • Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2023

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 15, 2023

  • Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 15, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2023

  • Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2023

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 15, 2023

  • Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Sep 25, 2023

Jul 12, 2021Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard9 citations
  • Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 17, 2021

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 17, 2021

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 17, 2021

  • Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 17, 2021

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 17, 2021

  • Use approved construction type or materials.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2021

  • Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2021

  • Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 23, 2021

  • Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

    Severity B of L: potential for minimal harm, patternDeficient, Provider has no plan of correction

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Rockaway Care Center offer?

Rockaway Care Center offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Rockaway Care Center located?

Rockaway Care Center is located at 353 Beach 48th Street in Far Rockaway, New York.

How did Rockaway Care Center do on recent health and safety inspections?

Rockaway Care Center had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 43 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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