Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

Name: Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Address: 13 11 Virginia Street, Far Rockaway, NY, 11691, US
Telephone: 7183272909

13 11 Virginia Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · Queens County · 100 certified beds · avg 97 residents/day · certified since Apr 1, 1973

Part of chain: CENTERS HEALTH CARE (36 facilities, chain avg rating 2.2★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

2.98

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (25)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 3, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Apr 3, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Apr 3, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Apr 3, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility used feeding tubes without a valid medical reason or the resident's agreement, or did not provide proper care to residents who have feeding tubes.
Apr 3, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Apr 3, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jul 26, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered.
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility provided care that did not meet professional standards of quality — the accepted standards that nurses and other clinicians are expected to follow.
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving.
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist.
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide food that accounts for each resident's allergies, intolerances, and personal preferences, or did not offer appealing alternatives.
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Jul 26, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not maintain an effective pest control program to prevent or deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Jun 22, 2022	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Jun 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups.
Jun 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' personal and medical information private and confidential.
Jun 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.
Jun 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have a working call system — the button or cord residents use to summon help — in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Jun 22, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (13 → 6).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2022	6	E
2024	13	E
2026	6	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	New York avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	2.98	3.58	3.95	bottom 25% in New York; bottom 13% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.38	0.68	0.69	bottom 11% in New York; bottom 19% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.71	3.13	3.50	bottom 30% in New York; bottom 17% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.25	0.48	0.48	bottom 28% in New York; bottom 22% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	41.8	40.3	45.8	bottom 43% in New York; top 41% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	46.2	39.8	42.9	bottom 32% in New York; bottom 42% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.84, RN 0.36, weekend 2.58. Staffing rating: 2/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: —/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Rockaway KR Holdings LLC	Organization	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	98%	04/05/2017
Rozenberg, Kenneth	Individual	5% or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest	97%	04/01/2014
Abramchik, Amir	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2014
Blumenfeld, Sol	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	03/25/2019
Blumenfeld, Sol	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	03/25/2019
Goldman, Nathan	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Hendrix, Heidi	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Lantzitsky, Aharon	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2025
Lati, Zev	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2026
Lati, Zev	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	01/01/2026
Rozenberg, Beth	Individual	Individual Is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/28/2025
Rozenberg, Kenneth	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	04/01/2014

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
"Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
"Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
"How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
"Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center	0.0 mi	Far Rockaway, NY	★★☆☆☆	1/5
Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	0.0 mi	Far Rockaway, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Beach Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	0.0 mi	Far Rockaway, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway	0.2 mi	Far Rockaway, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Queens Nassau Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	0.4 mi	Far Rockaway, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Haven Manor Health Care Center, LLC	0.5 mi	Far Rockaway, NY	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Brookhaven Rehab & Health Care Center L L C	0.6 mi	Far Rockaway, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
Oceanview Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center	0.8 mi	Far Rockaway, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
West Lawrence Care Center, L L C	0.9 mi	Far Rockaway, NY	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Rockaway Care Center	1.1 mi	Far Rockaway, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335044.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

13 11 Virginia Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · 7183272909

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "How do you screen new residents for mental health and disability-related needs, and how do you provide the specialized services they require?"
☐ "Can you show me an example care plan, and how are families included when it's created and updated?"
☐ "Can you tell me what this citation involved and what steps you took to bring care back up to standard?"
☐ "How do you decide when a feeding tube is truly needed, and how do staff care for residents who have one?"
☐ "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 335044 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)