Rockaway Care Center in Far Rockaway, NY
Rockaway Care Center is a larger-sized nursing home facility in Far Rockaway, New York (Queens county). The Nursing Home Site profile for Rockaway Care Center includes: Resident Health and Wellness, Ratings, Activities, Comparisons, Rehab Ratings, Directions, Surveys, and CMS Reviews.
Rockaway Care Center received an overall rating from CMS of 3 stars compared to the NY average of 3.33 and a National average of 3.32. Ratings from residents, family members, and visitors to our site are available below. We also recommend giving them a call to address any additional senior care, nursing care, and rehab questions you may have after reviewing their Nursing Home Site profile.
They have had 1 fine(s).
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Overall Rating: 3/5 (Full Ratings Below)
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They are located at the following address: 353 Beach 48th Street in Far Rockaway New York 11691.
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They can be reached by phone at (718) 471-5000.
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Health and Demographics
The average age at Rockaway Care Center is approximately 69 years old.
The last time this data was collected they cared for at least 24 men and 11 women in a one year period that received Medicare benefits. This number fluctuates with each new resident.
Percentage of patients at Rockaway Care Center with the following conditions:
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Medicare and Medicaid participation for Rockaway Care Center began on Nov 01, 1976.
Clinical Labs, Dental Care, Dietary, Housekeeping, Mental Health, Nursing, Occupational Therapy, Pharmacy, Physician, Physician Extender, Podiatry, Physical Therapy, Social Work, Speech Pathology, Therapeutic Activities, Therapeutic Social Services, Therapeutic Qualified Activities, X-rays
Ownership Changes: 1
Medicaid ID: 00309522
Financial Year End: 12-31
Medicare Administrative Contractor (MAC): TRAVELERS (NEW YORK)
CMS Regional Office: New York
Area: Urban
Dually Certified Beds: 228
Staff Size
Rockaway Care Center provides (per day, per resident) an average of:
Weekend Staffing
Total Licensed Nursing Hours (Registered Nurses + Licensed Practical Nurses + Licensed Vocational Nurses) averages 1.09 hours per day per resident (the national average is 1.4 hours).
Additionally, a Physical Therapist (PT) is available an average of 3.06 minutes per day per resident (the national average is 6 minutes).
Additional Staffing can be viewed below. Each number represents a Full-time Equivalent (FTE) Employee of the type listed above it at Rockaway Care Center. Read how FTE is defined.
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Medicare and Medicaid Ratings
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) does their best to provide a fair assessment of every Nursing Home, but please note these ratings are a snapshot in time.
Star ratings are often best used for basic comparisons and when deciding which facilities to visit. However, nothing beats actually visiting the nursing home yourself when possible.
Overall Rating: 3 stars 
Health Inspection Rating: 3 stars
Staff Rating: 1 stars 
Quality Measures Rating: 5 stars 
Long Term Stay Rating: 5 stars
Short Term Stay Rating: 5 stars
Compare these ratings with one of the highest rated nursing homes in Far Rockaway:
Queens Nassau Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Ratings are out of 5 with 5 being the best and 1 being the worst.
Ratings Comparison
Rockaway Care Center in FAR ROCKAWAY, New York has 228 beds compared to the New York average of 186.22 and a National average of 106.16.
As of the last update they had a daily average of 181. residents compared to the NY average of 146.42 and a National average of 86.4.
This results in a 79.39% daily average occupancy rate compared to the New York average of 78.63% and a national average of 81.38%.
Rockaway Care Center's star ratings compare as follows:
- Overall Rating:
3 stars compared to the NY average of 3.33 and a National average of 3.32. - Health Inspection Rating:
3 stars compared to the NY average of 2.81 and a National average of 2.77. - Staffing Rating:
1 stars compared to the NY average of 2.53 and a National average of 3.14. - Quality Measures Rating:
5 stars compared to the NY average of 4.19 and a National average of 3.62. - Long Term Stay Rating:
5 stars compared to the NY average of 4.14 and a National average of 3.33. - Short Term Stay Rating:
5 stars compared to the NY average of 3.78 and a National average of 3.12.
Averaging the available ratings gives an aggregate star rating of 3.14 for Rockaway Care Center versus the NY average of 2.97 and a national average of 3.20.
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CMS Quality Reporting
This section offers a snapshot of key quality measures for skilled nursing facilities, highlighting care effectiveness, readmission rates, and resident well-being to help you make informed decisions about nursing care.Rate of functional assessment and goal setting in treatment plans.
Value: 100.0%
Unadjusted rate of potentially preventable readmissions.
Value: 12.50
Risk-standardized rate of preventable readmissions.
Value: 10.86
Medicare Spending Per Beneficiary (MSPB) score for SNF residents.
Value: 1.51
Rate of medication review and follow-up for residents.
Value: 54.3%
Rate of SNF residents experiencing falls with major injury.
Value: 0.0%
Observed change in self-care score.
Value: 1.7
Observed change in mobility score.
Value: 2.5
Rate of residents at or above expected self-care ability at discharge.
Value: 20.0%
Rate of residents at or above expected mobility level at discharge.
Value: 12.0%
Rate of new or worsened pressure ulcers/injuries.
Value: 0.0%
Observed rate of healthcare-associated infections leading to hospitalization.
Value: 15.38%
Rate of COVID-19 vaccination among SNF healthcare personnel.
Value: 100.0%
Rate of flu vaccination among healthcare personnel.
Value: 40.1%
Resident details and Quality of Care
Measure Description: Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Resident Type: Short Stay
Observed Value: 37.78 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 30.69 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Resident Type: Short Stay
Observed Value: 8.89 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 12.71 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Resident Type: Long Stay
Observed Value: 1.51 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 1.55 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Measure Description: Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Resident Type: Long Stay
Observed Value: 0.95 (This is the actual score observed for the measure.)
Expected Value: 2.19 (This score is what we would typically expect given the standard conditions and models.)
Ownership, Operational, and Management for Rockaway Care Center
| Organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Melnicke, Michael | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest |
| Jaffa, Rosalie | Officer |
| Wechter, Mitchell | Officer |
| Sterling National Bank | 5% Or Greater Mortgage Interest |
Hospitals near Rockaway Care Center
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Peninsula Hospital Center
51-15 Beach Channel Drive Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (718) 734-2000 Acute Care Hospitals |
St John's Episcopal Hospital At South Shore
327 Beach 19th Street Far Rockaway, NY 11691 (718) 869-7000 Acute Care Hospitals |
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