BEACH GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER
17 11 BROOKHAVEN AVENUE, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
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How BEACH GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER Compares
BEACH GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER is a 163-bed for-profit nursing facility in Far Rockaway, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is health inspections at 2 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (0.7%) is below the New York average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 163 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 97% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Far Rockaway, the local average is 1.9 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 9.7% — better than the New York average of 13.8% (30% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 0.7% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (77% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.5% — worse than the New York average of 6.8%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.6% — worse than the New York average of 20.7%.
CMS has flagged this facility with an abuse icon, indicating a recent citation involving abuse, neglect, or misappropriation of resident property. This is an important point to raise directly during any tour or call.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BEACH GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BEACH GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Far Rockaway.
What incident led to the CMS abuse icon for BEACH GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER, and what changed afterward?
Ask for the citation date, plan of correction, staff retraining steps, and how leadership monitors for repeat issues.
How is BEACH GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help BEACH GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 9.7% here versus 13.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help BEACH GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 0.7% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BEACH GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 97% occupancy across 163 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at BEACH GARDENS REHAB AND NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
The Senior Community Around Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway sits in Queens County, where adults 65 and older make up about 15.8% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 359,534 (15.8%)
- Median age
- 39.3 years
- Median household income
- $72,028
- Median home value
- $575,600
Demographics for Queens County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Far Rockaway.
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