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Far Rockaway Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

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

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Far Rockaway Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

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13 11 Virgina Street, Far Rockaway, NY 11691

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

4.2 from 60 reviews
5 stars
38
4 stars
10
3 stars
2
2 stars
3
1 stars
7

Overall Review of Far Rockaway Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

common 30 reviews mention this

Staff care and friendliness

Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as kind, helpful, and attentive.

Many reviewers say staff members are respectful, friendly, and take time to help residents and families. Several also mention feeling well cared for, with workers looking after needs and coordinating day-to-day support. A smaller set of reviews expresses the opposite, describing rude employees, understaffing concerns, or staff that do not follow through consistently.

caveat 9 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness varies

Cleanliness is a recurring concern, with reviews citing both dirty conditions and strong odors.

Some reviewers report a clean facility and even mention details like clean bedding. Others describe serious upkeep problems, including being rundown and dirty, having mold or leaking ceilings, and smells they found overwhelming. A few comments also note mixed experiences—caring caregivers alongside facility conditions that felt unacceptable.

common 15 reviews mention this

Rehab care and outcomes

Rehab and daily care experiences range from strong positive outcomes to reports of poor care.

Several reviewers describe tangible improvements during rehab, including residents looking better, gaining weight, getting haircuts, staying clean, and not developing pressure sores. Other reviews take a sharply negative view, saying their loved ones received very poor care or were neglected. Overall, the care descriptions span from “great” nursing and rehab support to concerns about residents’ basic comfort and cleanliness.

caveat 3 reviews mention this

Communication can be inconsistent

A few families describe communication problems, from unreachable calls to conflicting information.

One reviewer says they struggled to reach the unit and were sent to disconnecting voicemail when trying to contact a loved one. Another describes being kept informed by a specific contact person and reports regular updates. A separate review also points to miscommunication about personal belongings, adding to concerns about how information is handled.

common 2 reviews mention this

Nearby errands and dining options

Several nearby stops for errands, dining, and quick visits are within a few miles.

Reviewers and families may find common trip options nearby, including pharmacy stops and well-known dining and café choices. The area also includes parks and entertainment options that can be used for outings, depending on residents’ needs and schedules.

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Features

Housing

  • 100 resident community capacity 100 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 (13 miles away) LaGuardia (13 miles away)
  • Newark International (23 miles away) Newark International (23 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 (0.8 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (2.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.1 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.4 miles)

Transportation

  • JFK Runways (2.4 miles)
  • JFK Apron (2.7 miles)
  • Delta SkyClub & SkyDeck (2.7 miles)
  • Concourse B (2.9 miles)
  • Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge (2.9 miles)
  • Terminal 5 (3 miles)
  • The Centurion Lounge (3 miles)

Places of Worship

  • Congregation Sons of Israel (2.4 miles)
  • St Luke's Episcopal Church (8.9 miles)

Restaurants

  • Air France Lounge (3.3 miles)
  • Bobby Van's Steakhouse (3.5 miles)
  • Jordans Lobster Farm (4.9 miles)
  • White Castle (6.6 miles)
  • Sonny's Canal House (7.9 miles)
  • Sugar Bowl (9.5 miles)
  • McDonald's (10.4 miles)

Cafes

  • Starbucks (4.6 miles)
  • Starbucks (10.4 miles)

Physicians

  • Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (4.9 miles)
  • South Nassau Communities Hospital (6.7 miles)
  • Prohealth Baldwin Harbour Pediatrics (7.4 miles)
  • Long Island Pediatrics (7.4 miles)

Parks

  • Oceanside Park (6.3 miles)
  • Hempstead Lake State Park (7.2 miles)
  • Forest Park (8.3 miles)
  • Cunningham Park (8.5 miles)
  • Coes Neck Park (8.8 miles)
  • Alley Pond Park (9 miles)

Hospitals

  • Kaur Rupinder P Do South Nassau Family Medicine Oceanside (6.7 miles)
  • Division of Vascular/Interventional Radiology at Long Island Jewish Medical Center (10.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Fresh Meadows 7 (9.3 miles)

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