About Beach Gardens Rehab And Nursing CenterBeach Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center is located at 17 11 Brookhaven Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY, reachable at (718) 869-8037. This For profit – Individual facility operates 163.0 certified beds and serves an average of 155 residents per day. Medicare and Medicaid services have been provided since 1985-07-24. The facility currently holds a average (3-star) overall CMS rating.
#9505 of 14703 nationally – #440 of 596 in New York
Who Is This Facility Best For?
Beach Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center offers a mid-range care option in Far Rockaway, NY. It is particularly well-suited for long-term residents based on its Quality Measure scores. Families should inquire about nurse-to-resident ratios, as the CMS Staffing Rating is currently 2 out of 5.
Overall Rating 2022-2026
Total Nurse Hours/Day 2022-2026
Current Ratings (2026)
Overall Rating
★★★★★3 / 5
Health Inspection
★★★★★3 / 5
Staffing Rating
★★★★★2 / 5
Quality Measures (QM)
★★★★★3 / 5
Long-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★5 / 5
Short-Stay QM Rating
★★★★★1 / 5
5-Year Rating Trends
Overall Rating
Health Inspection Rating
Quality of Care (QM)
Staffing Rating
Average Residents per Day
Occupancy % (Residents / Beds)
Staffing InsightBeach Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center currently provides 3 hours 26 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident per day, including 38 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) coverage. The CMS Staffing Rating of 2 out of 5 is below average — a point worth discussing with facility management before admission. Total nursing staff turnover stands at 37.2% — above the national average of ~35%.
Current Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Total Nurse Staffing3 hours 26 minutes
Nurse Aide Hours2 hours 15 minutes
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours34 minutes
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours38 minutes
Physical Therapist Hours6 minutes
National average total nurse staffing is approximately 3.5 hours per day
Weekend Staffing Hours Per Resident Per Day (2026)
Weekend Total Nurse Hours3 hours 1 minute
Weekend Registered Nurse (RN) Hours23 minutes
Weekend staffing is typically lower than weekday levels. Ask the facility about their weekend nurse-to-resident ratios.
5-Year Staffing Trends
Total Nurse Hours/Day
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours/Day
Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Hours/Day
Nurse Aide Hours/Day
Total Staff Turnover %
Registered Nurse (RN) Turnover %
Compliance SummaryThe facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $15,000. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings.
Nationally, Beach Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center ranks 9505th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within NY, it ranks 440th out of 596 nursing homes. In Far Rockaway, it ranks 7th out of 11 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 7th of 11. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,670 nationally and RN hours rank #6,164 nationally (#232 in NY).
Total Nurse Staffing – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NY State Rank
Note
2022
4.51
#2,134 / 14,703
#36 / 596
Top 25%
2023
2.99
#12,058 / 14,703
#443 / 596
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2024
3.43
#8,909 / 14,703
#310 / 596
Below average
2025
3.18
#11,834 / 14,703
#444 / 596
⚠️ Bottom 25%
2026
3.44
#9,670 / 14,703
#321 / 596
Below average
Registered Nurse (RN) Hours – Year-by-Year National and State Ranks
Year
Hours/Day
National Rank
NY State Rank
Note
2022
0.89
#2,891 / 14,703
#84 / 596
Top 25%
2023
0.49
#8,332 / 14,703
#367 / 596
Below average
2024
0.53
#7,593 / 14,703
#333 / 596
Below average
2025
0.49
#8,803 / 14,703
#367 / 596
Below average
2026
0.63
#6,164 / 14,703
#232 / 596
Above average
Total Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Registered Nurse Rank – National (lower number = better)
Frequently Asked Questions
Beach Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center is certified as a Medicare and Medicaid facility and has been approved to provide these services since 1985-07-24. Medicare covers short-term skilled nursing care (typically up to 100 days after a qualifying hospital stay). Medicaid covers long-term care for residents who meet financial eligibility requirements. Contact the facility at (718) 869-8037 or your local Medicaid office to verify current eligibility.
Beach Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center holds an overall CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This is made up of three components: Health Inspection (3★), Staffing (2★), and Quality of Resident Care (3★). Our independent composite quality score — which uses the raw underlying CMS numbers to break ties between similarly-rated facilities — is 67.2/100, placing it #9505 of 14703 facilities nationally and #440 of 596 in New York. Star ratings are a useful starting point, but the composite score and individual sub-ratings give a more complete picture for families comparing facilities.
Each resident at Beach Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center receives a reported average of 3 hours 26 minutes of total nurse staffing per day. This breaks down as: Registered Nurse (RN) coverage — 38 minutes; Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) — 34 minutes; Nurse Aide — 2 hours 15 minutes. On weekends, total nurse staffing is 3 hours 1 minute per resident per day. The CMS Staffing Rating for this facility is 2 out of 5. The national average for total nursing hours is approximately 3.5 hrs/day. Total nursing staff turnover is 37.2%. Families are encouraged to ask about current staffing schedules during their facility visit.
The facility has received 3 fine(s) over the 5-year period, totaling $15,000. 2 substantiated complaints were recorded across the 5-year period — families should request details from the facility or review CMS inspection findings. In the most recent CMS reporting period, the facility received 0 fine(s) totaling $0, and 0 Medicare payment denial(s). Total penalties: 0. The Total Weighted Health Survey Score is 34.0 (lower scores are better). Full inspection history and complaint details are available at medicare.gov/care-compare.
Nationally, Beach Gardens Rehab And Nursing Center ranks 9505th out of 14,703 facilities (composite score: 67.2/100), placing it in the below average nationwide. Within NY, it ranks 440th out of 596 nursing homes. In Far Rockaway, it ranks 7th out of 11 facilities. Among facilities sharing its ZIP code, it ranks 7th of 11. For 2026 staffing: total nurse hours rank #9,670 nationally and RN hours rank #6,164 nationally (#232 in NY). Our composite quality score of 67.2/100 weighs health inspections, quality of resident care, staffing hours, compliance record, and five-year performance trends — giving a more complete picture than CMS star ratings alone, which can place hundreds of facilities in the same 5-star bucket. To browse and compare all nursing homes in Far Rockaway, visit: https://nursinghomesnearme.org/new_york/far-rockaway/
Data Disclaimer: All data on this page is sourced exclusively from the official CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) Nursing Home Compare dataset, covering reporting periods from 2022 through 2026. This includes facility ratings, staffing hours, inspection scores, fines, complaints, and geographic coordinates. NursingHomesNearMe.org does not independently verify, collect, or alter this data. Composite scores and rankings are calculated by NursingHomesNearMe.org – learn how rankings are calculated. Information may not reflect current facility conditions. Always contact the facility directly and verify at medicare.gov/care-compare before making care decisions.