Rockaway Care Center

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures 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 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.

68 of 592 New York homes (11%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2025.

• Citation F0689. Severity G: actual 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 February 9, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0756. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  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 February 9, 2026.

• Citation F0725. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

• Citation F0730. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

• Citation F0759. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

• Citation F0814. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

• Citation F0838. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2021.

• Citation F0908. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Keep all essential equipment working safely.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

• Citation F0557. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

• Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0604 2 times since 2023.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0656 2 times since 2021.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

• Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

• Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

• Citation F0865. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on February 9, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 November 28, 2025.

  CMS has cited this home for K0161 3 times since 2021.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

50 of 592 New York homes (8%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2025.

• Citation F0742. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2025.

• 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 June 5, 2025.

• Citation F0711. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 5, 2025.

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CMS fine of $135,193 on April 25, 2025.

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• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from not rated by CMS to 1 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Ownership

  CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

• Ownership

  CMS lists this home under a new chain.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0604. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  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 September 15, 2023.

• Citation F0700. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

• Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

• Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  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 September 15, 2023.

• Citation F0849. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 15, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• 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 September 21, 2023.

• Citation K0225. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• 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 September 25, 2023.

  CMS has cited this home for K0915 2 times since 2021.

• Citation K0325. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

• Citation K0911. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 25, 2023.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0558. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2021.

• Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2021.

• Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2021.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2021.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 17, 2021.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0161. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2021.

• 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 August 23, 2021.

• Citation K0915. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 23, 2021.

• Citation E0004. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

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