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The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.
Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
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Total Nursing (Weekend)
Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
| 2h 38m per day |
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
31% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
28% of new residents, often for short stays.
42% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #199 / 350Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 199th out of 350 homes in New York.Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New York average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Higher than the New York average: 88.3%Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway is legally operated by New Surfside Nursing Home, LLC (For Profit).
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 11 | 29 | This facility has 62% fewer total citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (11 vs. NY avg 29).↓ 62% better |
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Health citations
Violations related to resident care, clinical practices, and day-to-day operations.
| 6 | 20 | This facility has 70% fewer health citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (6 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 70% better |
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Life safety citations
Violations related to building safety — fire prevention, emergency egress, and similar.
| 5 | 4 | This facility has 25% more life safety citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 3.7 | 9.7 | This facility has 62% fewer citations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.7 vs. NY avg 9.7).↓ 62% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 3.7 | 3.2 | This facility has 16% more citations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.7 vs. NY avg 3.2).↑ 16% worse |
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 3 | 9 | This facility has 67% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 67% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 5).↓ 40% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 100% | 56% | This facility has 44 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (100% vs. NY avg 56%).↑ 44% worse |
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 30 | 79 | This facility has 62% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (30 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 62% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2023.
| 10 | 26.3 | This facility has 62% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (10 vs. NY avg 26.3).↓ 62% better |
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Complaints per bed
Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds.
| 0.17 | 0.50 | This facility has 66% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.17 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 66% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators.
| 4 | 15 | This facility has 73% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 73% better |
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on March 7, 2025, identified deficiencies related to care plans, resident assessments, infection control, medication labeling, privacy, environment, and life safety features, all of which were corrected by May 2025. Earlier inspections showed similar issues, including care plan revisions, infection control, resident assessments, environment, and life safety code concerns, with corrections made within a few months. Inspectors cited recurring themes around care planning, infection control, resident assessments, and maintaining a safe and comfortable environment. Complaint investigations were not substantiated in the available reports. The facility’s pattern of addressing deficiencies promptly suggests ongoing efforts to improve compliance over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsState average N/A
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
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Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 16 citations resulted from standard inspections.
In line with State averageState average: N/A
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In line with State averageState average: N/A
Issues related to medication management, including how drugs are stored, administered, and monitored.
Mar 07, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Mar 07, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Mar 07, 2025
Corrected
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Mar 07, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
3.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Far Rockaway's city center to Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
0% compared with State averageState average ratio: 0:0
0% compared with State averageState average: 0 hours
Manages medical care and health needs.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.9 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.2 hoursThis role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
10,171 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 56 | 24 | 80 | 30,039 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 27 | 11 | 38 | 10,320 | 91 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 9 | 2 | 11 | 4,663 | 91 | 100% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,028 | 90 | 99% | 7.1 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,140 | 66 | 73% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 1 | 2 | 902 | 63 | 69% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 1 | 3 | 891 | 63 | 69% | 6.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 802 | 64 | 70% | 6.7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 468 | 43 | 47% | 10.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 3 | 4 | 450 | 73 | 80% | 4.3 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 1 | 2 | 405 | 61 | 67% | 6.6 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 392 | 56 | 62% | 7 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 364 | 52 | 57% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 343 | 49 | 54% | 7 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Total residents
176Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
8.5
13% better than State averageState average: 9.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.4
15% better than State averageState average: 18.1
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.1%
16% worse than State averageState average: 16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.6%
12% better than State averageState average: 16.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.5%
41% better than State averageState average: 21.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.5%
85% better than State averageState average: 3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.3%
In line with State averageState average: 7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
78% better than State averageState average: 1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.1%
82% better than State averageState average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
38.8%
114% worse than State averageState average: 18.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.1%
52% worse than State averageState average: 12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
9% better than State averageState average: 91.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.9%
In line with State averageState average: 95.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
74.5%
In line with State averageState average: 76.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.6%
181% worse than State averageState average: 1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.3%
In line with State averageState average: 78.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
| Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Far Rockaway | - | 183 | 74 | - |
| Job Haines Home |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Bloomfield (Bloomfield Avenue) | - | 40 | 85 | Studio / 1 Bed / Private / Semi-Private Rooms |
Historical financial and operational data for Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway is in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Far Rockaway.
The legal owner and operator of Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway is New Surfside Nursing Home, LLC (For Profit).
Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway has a walk score of 74. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
According to NY state health department records, Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway's license number is 7003373N.
Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway's occupancy is 96%.
Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway has 183 beds.
Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway has had 11 recently reported deficiencies.
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