Nursing home · Far Rockaway, NY
Rockaway Care Center
353 Beach 48th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · (718) 471-5000
Rockaway Care Center is a 228-bed for-profit nursing home in Far Rockaway, New York (Queens County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1976. On average it cares for 209 residents a day (about 92% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.31 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.69 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.91 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 47% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 54% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | 0 | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | December 10, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 17 above the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 4 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 1 totalling $135,193 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: For profit - Individual. Legal business name: Rockaway Care Center LLC. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of Rockaway Care Center?
CMS rates Rockaway Care Center 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 1 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does Rockaway Care Center have?
228 certified beds, with an average of 209 residents a day.
Does Rockaway Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for Rockaway Care Center?
(718) 471-5000. Address: 353 Beach 48th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).