Home / New York / Rockaway Park
140 Beach 114th Street, Rockaway Park, NY 11694 · Queens County · (718) 945-4600
240 certified beds, about 230 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1970
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335292 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 12, 2026, inspectors cited 8 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 24 health citations since February 2023 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.11 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.59 of those hours.
21.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 24 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure sufficient nursing staff were available to provide nursing and related services necessary to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident. Specifically, Specifically, 1.) Residents reported the facility was short staffed of Certified Nursing Assistants which resulted in lack of timely staff response to residents who needed assistance, 2.) Multiple nursing staff members reported lack of sufficient staffing, 3.) Facility's staffing levels were repeatedly below facility assessed levels, and 4.) Excessively low weekend staffing was triggered in the Payroll Based Journal Staffing Data Report for Quarter 2 2026 (January 1 - March 31).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the resident representative was notified of an accident involving the resident which results in injury and has the potential for requiring physician intervention. This was evident in one of one resident (Resident #25) reviewed for notification of change out of 38 total sampled residents. Specifically, the facility failed to notify Resident #25's representative of the resident's fall with injury on 03/23/2026.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident was free from physical restraints. This was evident in one (Resident #52)of three residents reviewed for abuse out of 35 total sampled residents. Specifically, on 09/26/2024, Resident #52 was observed by the staff with their hand mitten tied to the bed side rail. Refer to F609 - Reporting of Alleged ViolationsThe
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse, neglect, exploitation or mistreatment, including injuries of unknown source and misappropriation of resident property, are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation is made, if the events that cause the allegation involve abuse or result in serious bodily injury, or not later than 24 hours if the events that cause the allegation do not involve abuse and do not result in serious bodily injury, to the administrator of the facility, including to the State Survey Agency. This was evident in two (Residents #52 and #75) of five residents reviewed for abuse and accidents out of 35 total sampled residents. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure a comprehensive person-centered care plan was developed and implemented to address the resident's medical, physical, mental, and psychosocial needs. This was evident in one (Resident # 75) of three residents reviewed for abuse out of 35 total sampled residents. Specifically, following Resident #75's allegation of abuse reported on 05/04/2026, the facility failed to develop and implement an abuse related care plan until 06/01/2026.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure quarterly Minimum Data Set assessments were completed within the required timeframe. This was evident in three (Residents #23, #59, and #225) of 13 residents reviewed for resident assessment. Specifically, the quarterly Minimum Data Set assessments were not completed within 14 days of the Assessment Reference Date.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure Minimum Data Set assessments were electronically transmitted to the Centers of Medicare/Medicaid Services Data System within 14 days after assessments were completed. This was evident in two (Residents #98 and #149) of 13 residents reviewed for timely Minimum Data Set transmission. Specifically, quarterly [NAME] Data Set assessments for Residents #98 and #149 were submitted after the required timeframe.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure the Minimum Data Set assessments accurately reflected residents' clinical status. This was evident in two (Residents #21 and #29) of 38 total sampled residents. Specifically, The Minimum Data Set assessment inaccurately documented internal bleeding for Resident #21, and failed to identify an indwelling urinary catheter for Resident #29.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during a survey, the facility failed to ensure that each resident received adequate supervision to prevent elopement. This was evident for one (1) out of three (3) residents (Resident #1) sampled for elopement. Specifically, on two (2) occasions Resident #1exited the facility without the facility's knowledge and supervision. On 08/03/2025 at 5:57 PM, Housekeeping [NAME] #1 left the facility's exit back door alarm disabled and Resident #1 exited the facility without activating the alarm. Resident #1 was located at their adult sibling's house and transferred to hospital. Resident #1 returned to the facility on [DATE] at 9:15 PM with no injury. On 12/31/2025 at 2:25 AM, Resident #1 exited the front door after Security Guard #1 pressed the button at front desk to open the door and let Resident #1 out of the facility. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and interviews during the recertification survey on 07/31/2024 to 08/07/2024 the facility did not ensure that housekeeping and maintenance services were provided to maintain a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. Specifically, observations of multiple floors revealed rooms, corridors, and dining rooms with chipped, broken plaster, bubbled up paint, furniture and wall hanging in disrepair, torn window screens, loose and dirty moldings. This was evident on 5 of 6 Units. (Units 3, 7, 2, 5, and 6)
Inspectors wroteBased on interviews and record review conducted during the Recertification survey from 07/31/2024 to 08/07/2024, the facility did not ensure a resident, or their designated representative was provided appropriate notification at the termination of Medicare Part A benefits. This was evident for 1 (Resident #581) of 3 residents reviewed for Beneficiary Notification out of 38 total sampled residents. Specifically, the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage was not mailed out to Resident #581 designated representative on the same day that telephonic notification was made. The facility policy titled Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage, Benefits Exhaust Letter with an effective date of 1/2024 states that the notice must be validly delivered which means that the beneficiary must be able to understand the purpose and contents of the notice to sign for receipt of it. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview conducted during the Recertification survey from 07/31/2024 to 08/07/2024 the facility did not ensure that residents' personal privacy and confidentiality was maintained. Specifically, during observation of the Medication Administration Task, Registered Nurse #1 left the computer screen on the Electronic Health Record open and in public view displaying a resident's Personal Health Information. (Resident #140). The finding is: The facility's policy and procedure dated 04/2024 titled Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPPA) documented that it is a privacy and confidentiality act as it relates to residents' health care related issues. The Lesson Plan for Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act, dated 04/2024, documented, Do Not leave your computer/laptop unattended when the screen is open showing a resident's information. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interview, and record review conducted during the Recertification Survey from 7/31/2024 to 8/07/2024, the facility did not ensure a resident remained free of physical restraints. This was evidenced for 1 (Resident #10) of 2 residents reviewed for Physical Restraints out of 38 total sampled residents. Specifically, Resident #10 was observed with bilateral half siderails in place and was unable to independently use or release the side rails.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews conducted during the Recertification and Complaint survey (NY00326505) conducted from 07/31/2024 to 08/07/2024, the facility did not ensure that resident Comprehensive Care Plans were reviewed and revised after each assessment. This was evident for 1 (Resident #38) of 5 Residents reviewed for Unnecessary Medications and 1 (Resident #69) of 4 residents reviewed for Abuse out of 38 sampled residents. Specifically, Resident #38 has a diagnosis of Non-Alzheimer's Dementia and the Comprehensive Care Plan for Dementia had not been reviewed and revised, and Resident #69's care plan was not revised to include verbally abusive behavior, biological needs, and verbal sexual expressions toward staff.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey from 07/31/2024 to 08/07/2024, the facility did not ensure that services provided or arranged by the facility meet the current professional standards of quality. Specifically, medications were left unattended on the medication cart, the medication cart was left opened, unlocked, and unattended, and the Electronic Medical Record on the medication cart was left open and unattended exposing a resident's confidential medical information. This was evident during a Medication Administration Task. The finding is: The facility policy and procedure dated 01/2024 titled Professional Standards stated that all employees are expected to maintain high standards of professional conduct, ethics, and competence in their roles. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observations and staff interviews conducted during the Recertification survey conducted from 07/31/2024 to 08/31/2024, the facility did not ensure that all medications and biological's were stored and labeled properly. Specifically, medications on the medication cart, were left unattended, and the medication cart was left unlocked and unattended. This was evident during observations conducted for the Medication Administration Task.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and staff interviews conducted during the Recertification survey from 07/31/2024 to 08/07/2024, the facility did not ensure that infection control prevention practices and procedures were maintained to provide a safe and sanitary environment, and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. This was evident for 1 (Resident #180) of 6 residents observed for Respiratory Care and for 1 (Resident #514) of 3 residents observed for Pressure Ulcer out of a total sample of 38 residents. Specifically, Respiratory Therapist #1 failed to practice proper hand hygiene for Resident #180 while doing respiratory care, and Registered Nurse #2 failed to practice proper hand hygiene for Resident #514 while doing wound care. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews conducted during a Recertification Survey from 07/31/2024 to 08/07/2024, the facility did not ensure handrails remain firmly affixed to the wall. Specifically, there were observations of handrails in the hallways on 2 (Unit 2 and Unit 6) that were not firmly affixed to the wall.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review conducted during a Recertification and Abbreviated survey (NY00327342) from 7/31/2024 to 08/07/2024, the facility did not ensure that an alleged violation involving a resident was reported to the New York State Department of Health. This was evident for 1 (Resident #112) of 4 residents reviewed for Abuse out of 38 sampled residents. Specifically, the facility did not report an allegation of abuse to the New York State Department of Health.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview conducted during the Recertification/Complaint survey, the facility did not ensure that the resident and their representatives were provided with a written summary of the baseline care plan. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for Care Planning out of a sample of 37 residents. (Resident #74). The finding is: The facility policy and procedure titled Baseline Care Plan Summary dated 01/2020 documented: The facility will develop and implement a Baseline Care Plan Summary for each new resident within 48 hours of admission . The Social Services Director/designee will print the 48-Hour Baseline Care Plan Summary and review it with the resident/representative. The resident/representative signature will be obtained to verify the meeting and agreement with the plan. A signed copy will be maintained in the medical record. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews during the Recertification/Complaint Survey, the facility did not ensure that residents were afforded the opportunity to participate in CCP (Comprehensive Care Plan) meetings. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for Care Planning out of a sample of 37 residents (Resident #74). Specifically, the facility did not ensure that the resident and resident representative, if applicable, was involved in developing the care plan and included in the review and revision of the care plan.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview conducted during Recertification/Complaint survey from 02/14/2023 to 02/22/2023, the facility did not develop and implement an effective discharge planning process that focused on the resident's discharge goals, the preparation of the resident to be an active partner and effectively transition the resident to post-discharge care, and the reduction of factors leading to preventable readmission. Specifically, no discharge planning process was developed and implemented since Resident's admission to the facility. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for discharge out of 37 sampled residents (Resident #74).
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during the Recertification Survey from 2/14/23 to 2/22/23, the facility did not ensure that residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. This was evident for 1 of 1 resident reviewed for General - Constipation/diarrhea (Resident #314). Specifically, nursing staff did not report Resident #314's repeated episodes of diarrhea to the Medical Doctor (MD).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 2/14/23 to 2/22/23, the facility did not ensure a resident with limited range of motion (ROM) received appropriate treatment and services to prevent further decrease in ROM. This was evident for 1 (Resident #125) of 1 resident(s) reviewed for position/mobility. Specifically, there were multiple observations of Resident #125 without the left gauze handroll in place per Medical Doctor Order (MDO).
8 fire safety citations on file: 2 on June 12, 2026, 3 on August 7, 2024, 3 on February 22, 2023.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.11 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.59 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.80 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.07 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.45 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 21.6% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 16.0% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.31 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.24 on weekdays and 2.80 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 12.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.24 in April to June 2025 to 3.11 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.11 | 0.59 | 3.24 | 2.80 | 12.7% | 0 of 90 | 230 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.13 | 0.58 | 3.26 | 2.80 | 12.4% | 0 of 92 | 221 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.30 | 0.60 | 3.43 | 2.97 | 13.2% | 0 of 92 | 215 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.24 | 0.55 | 3.37 | 2.91 | 13.8% | 0 of 91 | 222 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New York, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.55 | 0.68 | 3.72 | 3.13 | 9.8% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $23.36 | $21.04 to $24.99 | 87,990 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $32.30 | $29.52 to $37.00 | 39,400 |
| Registered nurses | $52.62 | $45.60 to $62.34 | 205,810 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.8 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.1 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.9 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.5 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.0 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.6 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 22.6 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.3 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 7.2 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Promenade Rehabilitation and Health Care Center's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (39.8% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
39.8% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · New York: 101 better, 157 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 115 eligible stays.
10.7% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · New York: 12 better, 5 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 133 eligible stays.
7.6% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · New York: 7 better, 21 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 140 eligible stays.
31.5% this home
Median of homes: New York60.6% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 108 residents counted.
0.5% this home
Median of homes: New York0.6% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 191 residents counted.
2.4% this home
Median of homes: New York2.0% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 191 residents counted.
100.0% this home
Median of homes: New York98.5% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 27 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: PROMENADE NURSING HOME, INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gross, Karen | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 8% | 01/01/2009 |
| Kalter, Moshe | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 23% | 10/01/2000 |
| Kiffel, Aviva | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 10% | 01/01/2009 |
| Maierovits, Aliza | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 8% | 01/01/2009 |
| Nussbaum, Hadassa | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 8% | 01/01/2009 |
| Vogel, Soloman | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 10% | 01/01/2009 |
| Gross, Peter | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 05/26/2022 | |
| Gross, Peter | Corporate director | Individual | 04/02/2012 | |
| Vogel, Soloman | Corporate director | Individual | 04/02/2012 | |
| Gross, Peter | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/1994 | |
| Vogel, Soloman | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/02/2012 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
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