Rockaway Care Center
353 Beach 48th Street
Far Rockaway NY 11691
Phone: 7184715000
For profit - Individual
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the New York average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Far Rockaway average: 1.3 star lower (2.3), below average
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 228 |
| Average residents per day | 211.1 |
| Occupancy | 93% |
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| County | Queens |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1976-11-01 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 335571 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 17 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.73 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 3.14 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 53.8% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 45.1% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $135,193 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
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Is Rockaway Care Center highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 2, and quality measures 3.
How many beds does Rockaway Care Center have?
CMS certifies 228 beds; the facility reports an average of 211.1 residents per day (about 93% occupancy).
Does Rockaway Care Center have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $135,193 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has Rockaway Care Center been cited for abuse?
CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.