Rockaway Care Center

Inspection history (32)

Records from July 2021 to December 2025.

• December 11, 2025 · G

  Citation F0689

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-11 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · D

  Citation F0658

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0658 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · E

  Citation F0880

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · D

  Citation F0557

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0557 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · E

  Citation F0814

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0814 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · D

  Citation F0684

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · D

  Citation F0865

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0865 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · E

  Citation F0725

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · D

  Citation F0656

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0656 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · E

  Citation F0838

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0838 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · E

  Citation F0908

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0908 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Keep all essential equipment working safely. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · D

  Citation F0695

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0695 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · D

  Citation F0604

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0604 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · E

  Citation F0730

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0730 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · E

  Citation F0759

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0759 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · D

  Citation F0692

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0692 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• December 10, 2025 · F

  Citation F0756

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-10 under CMS tag F0756 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-02-09. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• April 25, 2025 · J

  Citation F0742

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0742 (CMS scope/severity J: isolated, immediate jeopardy) for Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• April 25, 2025 · D

  Citation F0711

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0711 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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• April 25, 2025 · D

  Citation F0657

  Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-04-25 under CMS tag F0657 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-06-05. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

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Penalties (1)

Total fines on file: $135,193

• April 25, 2025 · Fine

  Citation FINE-22421

  CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $135,193 against this nursing home on 2025-04-25 (Fine ID: 22421). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).

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Staffing

Latest: 3.14 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)

Ownership

For profit

1. Parent organization: Sterling National Bank

   parent · PAC 6002179173

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1. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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2. Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Individual".

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3. Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

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4. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit - Individual".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)

5. Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed

   The source now records ownership as "For profit".

   Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)