Premier Nsg & Rehab Center of Far Rockaway
Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.
based on 123 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
This facility is highly regarded for its effective short-term rehabilitation therapy and attentive nursing staff. However, families should be aware that online photos may not reflect the current state of the interior, so an in-person tour is essential to verify the environment for your loved one.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
123 reviews on Google“Premier NSG & Rehab Center of Far Rockaway (formerly Caring Family) receives overwhelming praise for its short-term rehabilitation services, with many reviewers highlighting the effectiveness of the therapy department in helping patients regain mobility. While the facility has undergone recent renovations to improve its physical appearance, some families have noted discrepancies between online marketing photos and the actual interior conditions. Overall, the facility is frequently recommended for its attentive nursing staff and supportive administrative team.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Highly effective short-term rehabilitation therapy
- Attentive and caring nursing staff
- Responsive and professional administration
- Clean, recently renovated short-term units
Concerns
- Discrepancy between online photos and actual facility interior (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Reports of poor treatment or lack of care for residents (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 256 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
This facility responds to some reviews.
Questions for Your Tour
- 1We are so impressed by the positive feedback regarding your rehabilitation therapy; could you tell us more about how the therapy program supports residents during their recovery?
- 2I noticed the administration is very responsive to feedback; how does the leadership team typically communicate with families regarding changes in care?
- 3Could you walk us through the recent renovations in the short-term units and show us how the current interior looks compared to the photos online?
- 4With the recent focus on improving staffing levels, what specific steps is the facility taking to ensure there is enough nursing support available around the clock?
- 5How does the nursing team manage medical emergencies or sudden changes in a resident's health during the night shifts?
- 6What kind of daily activities or social programs are available to help residents stay engaged and connected with one another?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The rehab department is amazing! They have all the machines necessary to help the residents get back up and walking.”
“The communication since my mom arrived has been on point! All the staff reaches out to me for any changes in my moms care.”
“The pictures shown aren't how this place looks on the inside. The care here needs to definitely get better.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has recurring issues with fire safety, resident rights, and care planning that persist across multiple surveys from 2021 to 2025. A family filed a complaint in 2025 regarding delayed reporting of suspected abuse or neglect. The facility shows ongoing problems with smoke barriers, emergency exits, maintaining a homelike environment, and proper assessment documentation, suggesting systemic challenges that haven't been fully resolved despite correction dates.
Mar 7, 2025Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Mar 7, 2025Complaint1
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Jul 3, 2023Routine14
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Apr 30, 2021Routine3
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Premier Nsg & Rehab Center of Far Rockaway
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Benjamin Landa
49 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 33 of 54
Ownership & Management
Owners
Bleier, Robert
Owner
Key personnel
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