01 / INSPECTION LEDGER
Survey cycles in this release
| Cycle | Health date | Health deficiencies | Fire date | Fire deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 | 2024-07-03 | 7 | 2024-07-03 | 1 |
| Cycle 2 | 2022-07-28 | 2 | 2022-07-28 | 10 |
| Cycle 3 | 2019-08-14 | 7 | 2019-08-14 | 1 |
CMS CCN 3353872026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE
NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD
Peninsula Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
50 15 Beach Channel Drive · Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · Queens County
Certified beds200CMS provider file
Recent citation rows28current CMS citation release
Penalty rows1current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.
The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.
02 / CITATION DETAIL
28 rows in the current release
2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 1 carry J–L. 3 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.
2025-10-31 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-23 · complaint2025-10-31 · HEALTHF0684Severity G · isolated actual harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-23 · complaint2025-10-31 · HEALTHF0689Severity J · isolated immediate jeopardy
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-23 · complaint2024-07-03 · HEALTHF0582Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-232024-07-03 · HEALTHF0711Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-232024-07-03 · HEALTHF0791Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-232024-07-03 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-08-232024-07-03 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-312022-07-28 · FIREE0026Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-272022-07-28 · HEALTHF0584Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-232022-07-28 · HEALTHF0679Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-232022-07-28 · FIREK0132Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for outpatient facilities located next to inpatient facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-272022-07-28 · FIREK0161Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-272022-07-28 · FIREK0211Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-272022-07-28 · FIREK0281Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-272022-07-28 · FIREK0311Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-272022-07-28 · FIREK0324Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-272022-07-28 · FIREK0345Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-272022-07-28 · FIREK0346Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-272022-07-28 · FIREK0353Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-09-272019-08-14 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-132019-08-14 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-132019-08-14 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-132019-08-14 · HEALTHF0657Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm
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.
Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2019-10-1303 / ENFORCEMENT FILE
Penalties reported by CMS
Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.
| Date | Type | Fine amount | Payment-denial days |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | Fine | $81,387 | 0 |
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES
Who appears in the CMS file
- BRUNNER, JOSEPHIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST38% · since 07/06/2012
- FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLDIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST25% · since 07/06/2012
- MELNICKE, MICHAELIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST38% · since 07/06/2012
- SKUTZKA, ALEXANDERIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEENOT APPLICABLE · since 04/08/2014
- BRUNNER, JOSEPHIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/06/2012
- FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/06/2012
- MELNICKE, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICERNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/06/2012
- DEROSA, ANTHONYIndividual · OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLNOT APPLICABLE · since 07/06/2012
Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.
05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS
Reported hours and turnover
Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.
Total nurse hours3.28per resident day
RN hours1.02per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.92per resident day
Staff turnover39.8%CMS reported field
06 / LOCAL RECORDS
Open the Far Rockaway ledger →Other published facilities nearby
Beach Gardens Rehabilitation And Nursing Center163 beds · CMS overall 2/519 citation rowsBeacon Rehabilitation And Nursing Center120 beds · CMS overall 4/525 citation rowsBezalel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center120 beds · CMS overall 3/524 citation rowsBrookhaven Rehab & Health Care Center L L C298 beds · CMS overall 3/536 citation rowsFar Rockaway Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing100 beds · CMS overall 4/543 citation rowsHaven Manor Health Care Center, Llc240 beds · CMS overall 1/544 citation rowsOceanview Nursing & Rehabilitation Care Center102 beds · CMS overall 3/535 citation rowsPremier Nursing And Rehab Center Of Far Rockaway183 beds · CMS overall 3/527 citation rows