Brookhaven Rehab & Health Care Center

Brookhaven Rehab & Health Care Center sits on the border of Queens and Long Island in Far Rockaway, NY, with oceanfront views that a lot of folks seem to like, and the building has space for up to 298 residents, usually caring for about 283 people each day. The facility provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation for both long and short-term stays, bariatric services, complex wound care, memory care, and tracheostomy care, and for those coming from a hospital or needing extra help, rehabilitation specialists and dieticians work with each resident to make an individual plan, and board certified physicians are on staff, along with licensed nurses available around the clock. While they do offer many amenities and staff meet with both residents and their families often to help with smooth transitions, the facility has had some issues, such as a below average nurse staffing level of 3.49 hours for each resident per day compared to the state average of 3.7, and recent inspection reports note 23 total deficiencies, including two related to infection prevention and not enough assistance with daily living, as well as not meeting required nursing staff levels, and most recently the March 8, 2024 report cited nine deficiencies. Brookhaven is affiliated with Benjamin Landa and accepts Medicaid, with options for long-term care, independent living, and retirement communities. The center also provides tours for those interested in seeing the facility, and it aims to create a caring environment while recognizing the unique needs of every resident.