BEZALEL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
29 38 FAR ROCKAWAY BLVD, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
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How BEZALEL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER Compares
BEZALEL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER is a 120-bed nonprofit 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 health inspections, rated 4 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (9.2%) is above the New York average of 6.8% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% 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: 12.6% — better than the New York average of 13.8%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.8% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (25% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 9.2% — worse than the New York average of 6.8% (36% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 27.2% — worse than the New York average of 20.7% (32% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask BEZALEL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing BEZALEL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER with other nursing homes in Far Rockaway.
What keeps BEZALEL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is BEZALEL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.8% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is BEZALEL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 9.2% here versus 6.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does BEZALEL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% 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 BEZALEL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains BEZALEL REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER's rating advantage in Far Rockaway?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 1.9 stars across 11 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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