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Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Far Rockaway, New York)

29 38 Far Rockaway Boulevard, Far Rockaway, New York 11691

Phone: 7184712600

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
111.6
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Queens
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing3/5
Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityNew York AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.510.73-0.22
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.413.69-0.28
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.9/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover22.8%40.3%-

Health Citation History

13 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-24Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesEmploy sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-24Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-24Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesPASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesD – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-24Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-21Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.B – Minimal Harm Potential
2024-03-20Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-20Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesDispose of garbage and refuse properly.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEncode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

11 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-03-24Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-21Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2024-03-21Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper power supply for life support equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesMeet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper power supply for life support equipment.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave proper medical gas storage and administration areas.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Egress DeficienciesHave stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Egress DeficienciesHave exits that are accessible at all times.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-03-15Egress DeficienciesInstall proper backup exit lighting.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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