ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER is a 1-star (much below average) rated 228-bed nursing home in FAR ROCKAWAY, New York. It has 14 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

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353 BEACH 48TH STREET · FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Quality Measures
2 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.68
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.36
RN Turnover
51.7%
Total Staff Turnover
35.8%
Facility Info
Beds
228
Avg. Residents/Day
206
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
14
Complaint Deficiencies
9
Total Fines
$135,193
Number of Penalties
1

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
April 2025 Fine $135,193

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER?
ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (Much Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER been fined or penalized?
Yes, ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER has 1 penalty record(s) on file totaling $135,193.
How many deficiencies does ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER have?
ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER has 14 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER compare to other nursing homes in FAR ROCKAWAY?
Visit our FAR ROCKAWAY, New York nursing homes page to see how ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.