Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
29 38 Far Rockaway Boulevard, 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 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its lowest sub-rating is quality measures at 2 stars. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (8.9%) is above the New York average of 6.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 12 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Far Rockaway, the local average is 2.4 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 11.8% — better than the New York average of 13.7%.
- Falls with major injury: 3.3% — worse than the New York average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 8.9% — worse than the New York average of 6.5% (38% higher).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 23.2% — worse than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 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.
How is Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center addressing its quality measures 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 is Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center doing to reduce high-risk pressure ulcers?
High-risk pressure ulcers is 8.9% here versus 6.5% 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 96% 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 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.4 stars across 12 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
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.
Facility Details
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