Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
29 38 Far Rockaway Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · (718) 471-2600
Non profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 4 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 24, 2026 found 4 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.March 24, 2026 · F0801 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 24, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesMarch 24, 2026 · F0645 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.March 24, 2026 · F0756 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 2 citations.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.March 20, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 20, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.28 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.50 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.50 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.29 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 22.4% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 115.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Beacon Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Far Rockaway · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Far Rockaway Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Far Rockaway · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Premier Nursing and Rehab Center of Far Rockaway Far Rockaway · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Oceanview Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center Far Rockaway · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Beach Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Far Rockaway · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
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