Far Rockaway Center sits over on Virginia Street in Far Rockaway, New York, and it's a skilled nursing facility that's got a hundred certified beds. The center is open all day and all night, with medical-surgical units, an intensive care unit, emergency services, rehab, maternal and child health, and behavioral health services, covering plenty of needs as folks come and go. There's a big staff - they seem to know everybody by name - and they aim to help people feel at home, even when home's out of reach for a while. The staff includes licensed nurses, practical and vocational nurses, and clinical specialists, all working together to give nursing care, post-acute care, and therapy, with on-site services like RehabStrong™ using up-to-date technology for physical and occupational rehab. Far Rockaway Center belongs to Centers Health Care, one of the large names in post-acute care around the Northeast, and the building's had some recent improvements to keep things up to date, making room for both short-term stays and long-term folks needing more help day-to-day.
Most folks there get individualized plans, since there's therapy that's tailored to each person, and they offer special programs for stroke, cardiac issues, pain management, ventilator care, TBI/neurobehavioral needs, dementia, wound care, hospice, HIV/AIDS, dialysis, and more, including even a program for COVID-19 care. The staff focuses on helping people get strong enough to go home or back to active life when possible. Families and friends are able to visit, with some rules and COVID-19 precautions, and the place offers rapid and PCR testing for safety. There are outside spaces where residents can relax, enjoy some fresh air, and gather for a bit of sun, which helps with well-being and brings a bit of calm to the day. The facility's nutrition and wellness programs look after what folks eat and how they feel, and there's a free lunch for residents. Social activities happen to support family, friendship, and a closer-knit environment, and a Resident Council helps keep residents' voices heard about what goes on.
The center keeps up with modern technology, too - there's an advanced electronic charting system to help the team communicate clearly about patient care, tracking things like re-hospitalization, pressure sores, medication use, and infection rates, all aiming to improve quality. They report those numbers as required and hold certifications for both short-stay and long-stay quality care. Far Rockaway Center's certified for Medicare and Medicaid participation, with a lower-than-average staff star rating of 2, a health inspection star rating of 2, and an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5, so that's something to keep in mind, but the resident care itself earns an average 3-star mark. The place has not received federal fines or penalties in the last three years, which can help bring a little peace of mind to families making choices. With comfortable rooms, many services, and a broad reach of care options, Far Rockaway Center works alongside families to help people heal, regain strength, and stay connected to their community as best as possible.
