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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.
Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway is a privately owned 183-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility at 22-41 New Haven Avenue in Far Rockaway, New York, in Queens County. Skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite services are provided. Welcomed are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. 24-hour staffing exists.
CMS rates the facility 3 stars, with staffing the primary drag at 25.9 percent below New York average. Nurse hours run 2h 31m per resident per day, 28 percent below state average of 3h 29m, placing the facility 374th of 388 New York SNFs. Across three inspections since 2023, the facility averaged 14 deficiencies annually, 175 percent above state average of 5.1, with recurring findings in care planning, infection control, and life safety conditions. All deficiencies were corrected within months, and no fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or substantiated complaints exist. Occupancy stands at 96 percent, well above New York’s 88.3 percent average, one of the higher rates in the state suggesting strong local demand and limited availability.
The facility’s branded RehabStrong™ program anchors its post-acute rehabilitation offering.
The community in Queens County fits residents seeking short-term rehabilitation or skilled nursing, with high occupancy, indicating demand that outpaces current bed availability.
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.
This home is ranked 374th out of 388 homes in New York. 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 / Resident | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
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Weekend Total Nursing
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 | ▼ 18% State avg: 3h 12m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day |
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).
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.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the nursing homes benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.
Above the New York average for nursing homes.
New York nursing homes benchmark: C 74/100
Inspection score: 85 out of 100. Letter grade B. Above the New York average for nursing homes.
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
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 11 | 13 | This facility has 15% fewer total citations than a typical New York nursing home (11 vs. NY avg 13).↓ 15% 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 nursing home (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 nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 25% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2023.
| 3.7 | 4.3 | This facility has 14% fewer citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (3.7 vs. NY avg 4.3).↓ 14% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 3.7 | 1.4 | This facility has 164% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (3.7 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 164% worse |
Inspections
| 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 nursing home (3 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 67% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 3 | 4 | This facility has 25% fewer inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 100% | 44% | This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| 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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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.
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Mar 2025
New York average 18.5
New York average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
All 16 citations resulted from standard inspections.
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
100% better than New York averageNew York average: 0.2
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
Corrected
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
555% better than New York average
0% compared with New York average
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Manages medical care and health needs.
38 total: 33 full-time employees and 5 contractors.
38
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursAssists with medical care and medications.
12 total: 11 full-time employees and 1 contractor.
12
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hoursHelps with daily care and mobility.
93 total: 62 full-time employees and 31 contractors.
93
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
7.1 hours
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors
11,925 contractor hours this quarter
This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 62 | 31 | 93 | 33,239 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 33 | 5 | 38 | 10,461 | 92 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 24 | 0 | 24 | 8,478 | 92 | 100% | 7.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 11 | 1 | 12 | 4,227 | 92 | 100% | 7.1 |
| Dietitian | 6 | 0 | 6 | 2,606 | 91 | 99% | 7.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 3 | 1 | 4 | 1,306 | 64 | 70% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 2 | 1 | 3 | 1,259 | 65 | 71% | 7.3 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 1 | 1 | 2 | 867 | 64 | 70% | 7.1 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 3 | 5 | 571 | 73 | 79% | 5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 4 | 0 | 4 | 498 | 62 | 67% | 7.2 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 3 | 3 | 477 | 58 | 63% | 7.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 1 | 2 | 428 | 62 | 67% | 6.9 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 371 | 53 | 58% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 343 | 36 | 39% | 9.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 52 | 23 | 25% | 2.1 |
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.
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 New York averageNew York average: 9.8
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
15.4
15% better than New York averageNew York average: 18.1
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
19.1%
16% worse than New York averageNew York average: 16.4%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
14.6%
12% better than New York averageNew York average: 16.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
12.5%
41% better than New York averageNew York average: 21.4%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
0.5%
85% better than New York averageNew York average: 3.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
7.3%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 7.2%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.3%
78% better than New York averageNew York average: 1.4%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
1.1%
82% better than New York averageNew York average: 6.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
38.8%
114% worse than New York averageNew York average: 18.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
19.1%
52% worse than New York averageNew York average: 12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
99.7%
9% better than New York averageNew York average: 91.4%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.9%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 95.2%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
74.5%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 76.6%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
3.6%
181% worse than New York averageNew York average: 1.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
82.3%
In line with New York averageNew York average: 78.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
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.
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.
Historical financial and operational data for Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #188 / 383Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 188th out of 383 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.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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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Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway is located in Far Rockaway, New York.
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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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