Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
140 Beach 113th Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11694
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How Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Compares
Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Far Rockaway, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.4%) is below the New York average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Far Rockaway, the local average is 2.3 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.1% — better than the New York average of 13.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 2.4% — better than the New York average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.9% — worse than the New York average of 6.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 19.4% — better than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated October 17, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center with other nursing homes in Far Rockaway.
What keeps Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 11.1% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.4% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 120 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's rating advantage in Far Rockaway?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.3 stars across 12 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
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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