Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Far Rockaway, NY · 120 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey March 24, 2026
CMS Certification Number 335666 · first certified October 1983
Ownership
Independently operated (no chain recorded by CMS) · Non profit - Corporation
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NY
11 citations — more than 34% of the 593 certified nursing homes in NY. Compared within NY rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 1 citation; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens September 2027 — about 12 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was March 2026. Facilities in NY are typically surveyed 18–25 months after the last one (median 22), measured over 523 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 11 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NY figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 11 |
| Median facility in NY | 13 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| March 15, 2022 | 8 |
| March 21, 2024 | 2 |
| March 24, 2026 | 1 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | 3 | 2026-03-24 |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | 2 | 2024-03-21 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 1 | 2022-03-15 |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 1 | 2022-03-15 |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | 1 | 2022-03-15 |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 1 | 2022-03-15 |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | 1 | 2022-03-15 |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 1 | 2022-03-15 |
What the citations cover
- Egress Deficiencies 4
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 4
- Construction Deficiencies 3
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Egress Deficiencies | 4 |
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 4 |
| Construction Deficiencies | 3 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
March 24, 2026 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 18, 2026) |
March 21, 2024 — 2 citations
March 15, 2022 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0161 | Use approved construction type or materials. | Waiver has been granted (August 30, 2022) |
| K-0222 | Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2022) |
| K-0225 | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2022) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2022) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2022) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 14, 2022) |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 11, 2022) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (June 7, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.