Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Name: Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
Address: 50 15 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway, NY, 11691, US
Telephone: 7187342000

50 15 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · Queens County · 200 certified beds · avg 177 residents/day · certified since Apr 18, 1973

Part of chain: CASSENA CARE (13 facilities, chain avg rating 4.2★)

1/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

$81,387

Fines, last 3 years

2.76

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

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

Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5

⚠ The most recent standard health inspection was more than 2 years ago — conditions may have changed.

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.

Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)

▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Oct 31, 2025 · F-0689 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.

Why it matters: This is one of the most common citations and directly relates to falls and injuries, which can be devastating for older adults.

Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.

Corrected: Dec 23, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

▲ Actual harm, one-off · Oct 31, 2025 · F-0684 · triggered by a complaint

The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.

Why it matters: Care that strays from doctor's orders or ignores the resident's wishes can lead to declining health and avoidable harm.

Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.

Corrected: Dec 23, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)

All citations in the current public record (16)

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
Oct 31, 2025	▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off	The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint
Oct 31, 2025	▲ G · Actual harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint
Oct 31, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint
Jul 3, 2024	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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 3, 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 3, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not make sure the resident's doctor reviewed their care and wrote, signed, and dated progress notes and orders at each required visit.
Jul 3, 2024	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide or arrange dental services for its residents. Nursing homes are responsible for making sure residents can get dental care.
Jul 28, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Jul 28, 2022	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide activities that meet residents' needs and interests. Nursing homes must offer meaningful activity programs, not just leave residents idle.
Aug 14, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights.
Aug 14, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do.
Aug 14, 2019	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.
Aug 14, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required.
Aug 14, 2019	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.
Aug 14, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.
Aug 14, 2019	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.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (2 → 4).

Year	Citations	Serious (G–L)	Worst severity that year
2019	7	0	D
2022	2	0	D
2024	4	0	E
2025	3	2	J ▲

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)

1 fine totaling $81,387.

Date	Type	Amount / length
Oct 31, 2025	Fine	$81,387

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)	2.76	3.58	3.95	bottom 12% in New York; bottom 7% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.86	0.68	0.69	top 17% in New York; top 23% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.46	3.13	3.50	bottom 12% in New York; bottom 8% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.76	0.48	0.48	top 13% in New York; top 13% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	39.8	40.3	45.8	bottom 47% in New York; top 36% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	30.4	39.8	42.9	top 30% in New York; top 30% 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 3.28, RN 1.02, weekend 2.92. Staffing rating: 3/5.

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: 4/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Brunner, Joseph	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	38%	07/06/2012
Friedman, Leopold	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	25%	07/06/2012
Melnicke, Michael	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	38%	07/06/2012
Brunner, Joseph	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/06/2012
Derosa, Anthony	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	07/06/2012
Friedman, Leopold	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/06/2012
Melnicke, Michael	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	07/06/2012
Skutzka, Alexander	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	04/08/2014

Questions to ask on your visit

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

"What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
"Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
"How often does each resident's doctor visit and review their care in person?"
"How do residents get dental care here — is there a dentist who visits, and how are appointments arranged?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"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
Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing	0.0 mi	Far Rockaway, NY	★★★★☆	3/5
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 335387.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

50 15 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · 7187342000

Health inspection rating 1/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $81,387

Most serious findings on record:

▲ Oct 31, 2025 (F-0689, Immediate jeopardy, one-off): The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls.
▲ Oct 31, 2025 (F-0684, Actual harm, one-off): The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals.

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your falls rate, and what specific steps do you take to prevent falls and supervise residents at risk?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "Who leads your infection prevention program, and how do you make sure staff follow practices like hand hygiene every day?"
☐ "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
☐ "How often does each resident's doctor visit and review their care in person?"
☐ "How do residents get dental care here — is there a dentist who visits, and how are appointments arranged?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "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 335387 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)