Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Far Rockaway, NY · 100 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey April 3, 2026
CMS Certification Number 335044 · first certified April 1973
Ownership
Operated by CENTERS HEALTH CARE · For profit - Limited Liability company
- Ownership changed April 5, 2017 (change of ownership)from A.FEUEREISEN &L. SZANTO PTR
Position within NY
18 citations — more than 68% 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 6 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 6. 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 April 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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3 inspection-and-testing tags have been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Physical environment (health survey)
9 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 18 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0880 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F-0584 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
- F-0921 Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
- F-0925 Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- F-0919 Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
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 | 18 |
| Median facility in NY | 13 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| June 22, 2022 | 8 |
| July 26, 2024 | 4 |
| April 3, 2026 | 6 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | 2 | 2026-04-03 |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | 2 | 2026-04-03 |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 2 | 2024-07-26 |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | 2 | 2026-04-03 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 2 | 2024-07-26 |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | 2 | 2024-07-26 |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | 1 | 2026-04-03 |
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | 1 | 2026-04-03 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 6
- Egress Deficiencies 6
- Smoke Deficiencies 5
- Miscellaneous Deficiencies 1
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 6 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 6 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 5 |
| Miscellaneous Deficiencies | 1 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
April 3, 2026 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0291 | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2026) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2026) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2026) |
| K-0355 | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2026) |
| K-0741 | Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2026) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 15, 2026) |
July 26, 2024 — 4 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2024) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2024) |
| K-0321 | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2024) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 19, 2024) |
June 22, 2022 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0223 | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2022) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2022) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2022) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2022) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2022) |
| K-0915 | Have proper power supply for life support equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2022) |
| K-0918 | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2022) |
| K-0923 | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 15, 2022) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.