Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
29 38 Far Rockaway Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a nursing home in Far Rockaway, New York. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating3 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMarch 24, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Health citations since March 15, 202213 (New York average 21)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of June 24, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on March 24, 2026
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0801. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2026.
Citation F0686. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2026.
Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2026.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on March 24, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 18, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for K0161 3 times since 2022.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of September 26, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 1 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Fine
CMS changed the fine from March 15, 2022 from $10,000 to $6,500.
Health inspection on March 21, 2024
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0640. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0640 2 times since 2022.
Fire safety inspection on March 21, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2024.
Citation K0915. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 2, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0915 2 times since 2022.
Health inspection on March 20, 2024
2 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0609. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2024.
Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 9, 2024.
Health inspection on March 15, 2022
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2022.
Citation F0814. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2022.
Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2022.
Citation F0640. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2022.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2022.
Citation F0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 5, 2022.
Fire safety inspection on March 15, 2022
8 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Use approved construction type or materials.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2022.
Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2022.
Citation K0915. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 11, 2022.
Citation K0923. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 7, 2022.
Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2022.
Citation K0225. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2022.
Citation K0271. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2022.
Citation K0281. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install proper backup exit lighting.
CMS lists it as corrected on May 14, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 3 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 3 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 2 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (718) 471-2600
- Last standard health inspection
- March 24, 2026 (7 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 111.6
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Bezalel Nursing Home Company
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New York average (13 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- BASCH, JOSHUAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/01/2013
- LIGHT, CHARLESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 08/03/2015
Questions
When was Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center last inspected?
CMS lists March 24, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since March 15, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.
Is Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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