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HomeNew YorkRockaway Care Center

Rockaway Care Center

353 Beach 48th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 116917184715000
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
1/5
Staffing
2/5
Quality
1/5
Beds
228
certified
Last health inspection was more than 2 years ago.
1 fine(s) totaling $135,193

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 1/5 stars (below average)

• Has 228 certified beds with an average of 206 residents per day (90% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 14 deficiencies (inspected Jul 27, 2023)

• Has been fined a total of $135,193 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.36 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 35.8%

Rockaway Care Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Far Rockaway, New York with 228 certified beds. It has been operating since 1976. The facility scored below average compared to New York facilities.

Beds
228
Avg Residents/Day
206
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Nov 1, 1976
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Queens
Last Inspection
Jul 27, 2023
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
14
Weighted Score
112.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (19)

F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Dec 11, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0658Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 10, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: 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: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0742Immediate Jeopardy

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

Survey: Apr 25, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0604Potential for Harm

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Survey: Jul 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0806Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

Survey: Jul 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Jul 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0849Potential for Harm

Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

Survey: Jul 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Jul 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0700Potential for Harm

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Survey: Jul 27, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Jul 12, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Jul 12, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Jul 12, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: Jul 12, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jul 12, 2021Corrected: NoCycle: 2
Total Fines
$135,193
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineApr 25, 2025
$135,193

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

Nurse Aide2.17 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.51 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.68 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.36 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.91 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.06 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
35.8%
RN Turnover
51.7%
Administrators Left
0

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

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
MELNICKE, MICHAEL5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual100%Jun 24, 2008
SIRKIS, AVROMOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 30, 2018
SIRKIS, AVROMCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJul 30, 2018
JAFFA, ROSALIEW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AFeb 11, 2018
STERLING NATIONAL BANK5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTERESTOrganizationN/AMay 26, 2017

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Rockaway Care Center?▾
Rockaway Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 2/5, and quality measures rating of 1/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Rockaway Care Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Rockaway Care Center had 14 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jul 27, 2023). The facility has been fined a total of $135,193 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Rockaway Care Center?▾
Rockaway Care Center provides 3.36 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.68 RN hours, 0.51 LPN hours, and 2.17 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 35.8%.
How many beds does Rockaway Care Center have?▾
Rockaway Care Center has 228 certified beds with an average of 206 residents per day, resulting in approximately 90% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned.
Are there other nursing homes near Rockaway Care 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.