About Rockaway Care Center
Nursing home overview and details
Rockaway Care Center is a for-profit nursing home in Far Rockaway, NY, serving Queens County and the surrounding community. The facility has 228 certified beds with an average daily census of 206.2 residents.
Rockaway Care Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1976, bringing 50 years of experience in long-term care.
CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Far Rockaway, NY, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.
At a Glance
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating
Rockaway Care Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.
Health Inspection
Poor
Quality Measures
Below Average
Staffing
Below Average
Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data
Staffing
Nurse staffing hours and turnover
Rockaway Care Center provides 3.35 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.75 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 40.9%, which is within the typical range for nursing facilities. RN-specific turnover is 60.5%. Weekend staffing averages 3.01 hours per resident per day.
Safety & Compliance
Regulatory record and safety data
Rockaway Care Center has received 1 fine totaling $135,193. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.
Doctors at Rockaway Care Center
3 affiliated physicians
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Frequently Asked Questions
About Rockaway Care Center
What is the CMS rating for Rockaway Care Center?
Rockaway Care Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.
How many beds does Rockaway Care Center have?
Rockaway Care Center has 228 certified beds with an average daily census of 206.2 residents.
What type of facility is Rockaway Care Center?
Rockaway Care Center is a for profit - individual nursing home serving Queens County in Far Rockaway, NY.
How many doctors practice at Rockaway Care Center?
3 physicians are affiliated with Rockaway Care Center. View the full list above to find doctors by specialty.
Does Rockaway Care Center have any safety concerns?
Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Rockaway Care Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.
Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·