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HomeNew YorkPeninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

50 15 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway, NY 116917187342000
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
200
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $125,210

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 200 certified beds with an average of 183 residents per day (92% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 7 deficiencies (inspected Jul 3, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $125,210 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.27 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 38.8%

• Part of the Cassena Care chain (14 facilities)

Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Far Rockaway, New York with 200 certified beds. It has been operating since 1973. The facility scored below average compared to New York facilities.

Beds
200
Avg Residents/Day
183
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Apr 18, 1973
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Queens
Last Inspection
Jul 3, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
7
Weighted Score
92.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (17)

F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Oct 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Actual Harm

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

Survey: Oct 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Oct 31, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0582Potential for Harm

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0711Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0791Potential for Harm

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 3, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0584Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Survey: Jul 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Jul 28, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Jun 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Aug 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0610Potential for Harm

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Survey: Aug 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0656Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0657Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Aug 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: Aug 14, 2019Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$125,210
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineOct 31, 2025
$125,210

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.92 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.29 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.06 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.27 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.92 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.07 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
38.8%
RN Turnover
40.4%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (8)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BRUNNER, JOSEPH5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual38%Jul 6, 2012
FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLD5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual25%Jul 6, 2012
MELNICKE, MICHAEL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual38%Jul 6, 2012
DEROSA, ANTHONYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 6, 2012
BRUNNER, JOSEPHCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 6, 2012
FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 6, 2012
MELNICKE, MICHAELCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 6, 2012
SKUTZKA, ALEXANDERW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AApr 8, 2014

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had 7 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 3, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $125,210 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center provides 3.27 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.06 RN hours, 0.29 LPN hours, and 1.92 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 38.8%.
How many beds does Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center have?▾
Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center has 200 certified beds with an average of 183 residents per day, resulting in approximately 92% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Limited Liability company owned and is part of the Cassena Care chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center?▾
Yes, there are 10 other nursing homes in Far Rockaway, New York with an average rating of 2/5. You can compare all facilities on the Far Rockaway nursing homes page.

Part of Cassena Care

This chain operates 14 facilities. View all →