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Bezalel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Far Rockaway, NY

Bezalel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a nursing home community in Far Rockaway, NY.

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Bezalel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center in Far Rockaway, NY

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  • Interior

    A modern conference room with a sleek glass meeting table and comfortable chairs.

  • Decor

    A spacious and elegantly arranged dining area with neatly set tables and chairs.

  • Bedroom

    A modern hospital room with a neatly made bed and stylish decor.

  • Lighting

    Modern office reception area with a decorated desk and bookshelves.

  • Lobby

    A sleek and modern office reception area with contemporary decor.

  • Hallway

    A modern hospital hallway with multiple doors and bright lighting.

  • Office

    A modern and minimalist reception desk area in an office setting.

29 38 Far Rockaway Boulevard, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

3.8 from 37 reviews
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Overall Review of Bezalel Rehabilitation And Nursing Center

common 22 reviews mention this

Staff is often warm and helpful

Residents and families frequently describe the staff as friendly, supportive, and professional.

Many reviews highlight staff friendliness and responsiveness, including professional guidance from rehab leadership and day-to-day help for residents. Several families also praise specific nurses and care associates for keeping residents comfortable and providing respectful support for families. A smaller set of reviews raise concerns about rude interactions, poor communication, or disrespect, including during admissions and later during the stay.

common 9 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness stands out

Multiple residents and families mention the community is kept clean.

Cleanliness comes up repeatedly, with reviewers describing rooms and the overall building as clean, spotless, and well kept. Some comments also mention a newly refinished or newly renovated setting. Other reviews counter that with complaints ranging from unpleasant conditions to finding the facility very nasty.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Activities and outings can be limited

Some residents may experience fewer activities and restricted outings.

While a few reviewers describe meaningful social time and entertainment, one long review says the facility stopped many programs over time. That same reviewer describes restricted outings, with time outside becoming limited largely to the patio, which they frame as confinement rather than care. Other praise for social interaction appears alongside those concerns.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Meals are a mixed experience

Food quality is discussed positively, but also criticized as not well prepared.

Several reviews say meals were good and tasty, including for kosher dining, and some mention food alongside the overall day-to-day experience. However, at least one reviewer criticizes the food for being poorly prepared despite being kosher and suggests improvements to menu planning. Another review frames food quality as quite tasty, reinforcing that opinions vary.

  • A spacious and elegantly arranged dining area with neatly set tables and chairs.
caveat 4 reviews mention this

Care communication can break down

Some families report communication and support issues.

A few reviews describe problems with how staff handled questions or scheduling, including an admissions phone call that ended without resolution. Other negative experiences include concerns about staff yelling or dismissive interactions and nurses who were described as not communicating effectively. While many reviews are positive about care and professionalism, these comments point to moments where families felt unsupported.

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Features

Housing

  • 120 resident community capacity 120 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Air-conditioning Air-conditioning
  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Computer center Computer center
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fitness room Fitness room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Gaming room Gaming room
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Private bathrooms Private bathrooms
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wellness center Wellness center
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • John F Kennedy International (3 miles away) John F Kennedy International (3 miles away)
  • LaGuardia (14 miles away) LaGuardia (14 miles away)
  • Newark International (22 miles away) Newark International (22 miles away)
  • Community operated transportation Community operated transportation
  • Transportation arrangement Transportation arrangement
  • Transportation arrangement (non-medical) Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
  • Transportation to doctors appointments Transportation to doctors appointments

Care Services

  • 12-16 hour nursing 12-16 hour nursing
  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Concierge services Concierge services
  • Fitness programs Fitness programs
  • Planned day trips Planned day trips
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Pharmacies

  • CVS Pharmacy (0.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.7 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.6 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (5.2 miles)

Transportation

  • JFK Runways (2.8 miles)
  • Delta SkyClub & SkyDeck (2.9 miles)
  • JFK Apron (3 miles)
  • Concourse B (3 miles)
  • Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge (3.2 miles)
  • John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (3.2 miles)
  • Terminal 2 (3.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • Air France Lounge (3.4 miles)
  • Bobby Van's Steakhouse (3.6 miles)
  • Jordans Lobster Farm (5.8 miles)
  • White Castle (7.5 miles)
  • Sugar Bowl (8.3 miles)
  • Sonny's Canal House (9.1 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Congregation Sons of Israel (3.7 miles)
  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (9 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (5.8 miles)

Physicians

  • Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (6.2 miles)
  • South Nassau Communities Hospital (7.9 miles)
  • Prohealth Baldwin Harbour Pediatrics (8.5 miles)
  • Long Island Pediatrics (8.6 miles)

Parks

  • Oceanside Park (7.4 miles)
  • Forest Park (8.4 miles)
  • Hempstead Lake State Park (8.4 miles)
  • Cunningham Park (9.2 miles)
  • Alley Pond Park (9.8 miles)
  • Coes Neck Park (10 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaur Rupinder P Do South Nassau Family Medicine Oceanside (7.9 miles)
  • Kings County Hospital Center (10.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Fresh Meadows 7 (9.9 miles)

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