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3.7 from 99 reviews
5 stars
52
4 stars
16
3 stars
1
2 stars
5
1 stars
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Overall Review of Rockaway Care Center
common17 reviews mention this
Staff politeness and responsiveness
Residents and families repeatedly describe the staff as kind, professional, and helpful.
A common thread in the reviews is how often people mention staff who are polite, patient, and attentive. Several visitors describe smooth admission or visit experiences with front desk and social work staff being professional and welcoming. There are also mentions of therapists and nurses acting in a caring, supportive way during recovery and day-to-day care.
common5 reviews mention this
Therapy and activities stand out
Therapy and recreation staff are frequently highlighted as a bright spot for residents.
Multiple reviews describe rehabilitation therapy as dedicated and effective, focusing on getting residents back on their feet. Recreation and social workers also come up often, with residents and families saying they enjoyed the recreation programming and felt supported by staff during activities. This lines up with the community offering scheduled daily activities and resident-run options, along with fitness programs and day trips.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Food quality is inconsistent
Food shows up as a recurring concern, with some reviews calling it cold or unappetizing.
Residents and families describe food as hit-or-miss, ranging from times they said it was delicious to other meals they found bland, cold, or not enough. Several comments also connect meal service problems to late meals or difficulty getting what residents need. While the community offers restaurant-style dining and supports special dietary restrictions, reviews still point to noticeable day-to-day variation.
caveat13 reviews mention this
Cleanliness and hygiene vary
Clean spaces are praised, but some reviews report dirty rooms and hygiene issues.
A lot of feedback points to the building being clean and visitors noticing an immaculate lobby or a facility that looks well kept. However, other reviews describe specific hygiene breakdowns like soiled bedding, dirty rooms with flies, or being left in urine or feces for extended periods. Taken together, it suggests cleanliness is not consistently experienced across all situations or time periods.
caveat4 reviews mention this
Elevators and communication problems
Several reviews mention operational issues that make getting around and getting answers harder.
Elevator problems come up repeatedly, with reviews describing elevators that are constantly broken or taking a long time to use. Some visitors also mention having restrictions or long waits that affect how they move between floors. There are also concerns about communication friction, including calls being mishandled or follow-ups not returning messages in some cases.
caveat6 reviews mention this
Care experiences range from great to severe
Some reviews describe excellent care, while others report serious neglect concerns.
Alongside positive remarks about skilled nursing and professional, compassionate caregivers, a smaller set of reviews raises severe concerns about neglect and inadequate attention to residents’ needs. These include accounts about delayed transfers, residents being left soiled, or care problems for individuals who are medically dependent. Because these negative experiences are specific and detailed, it reads as a quality inconsistency rather than a single isolated complaint.
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Features
Housing
228 resident community capacity
Types of Care
Skilled Nursing Facility
Amenities
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
Transportation
John F Kennedy International (3 miles away)
LaGuardia (14 miles away)
Newark International (21 miles away)
Community operated transportation
Transportation arrangement
Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
Transportation to doctors appointments
Care Services
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
24-hour supervision
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Meal preparation and service
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Dining
Diabetes diet
Special dietary restrictions
Activities
Community-sponsored activities
Concierge services
Fitness programs
Planned day trips
Resident-run activities
Scheduled daily activities
Nearby Places of Interest
Pharmacies
CVS Pharmacy (1.3 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (1.9 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (2.6 miles)
Walgreens (2.7 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (5.6 miles)
CVS Pharmacy (6 miles)
Transportation
Delta SkyClub & SkyDeck (3 miles)
JFK Runways (3.1 miles)
JFK Apron (3.1 miles)
Concourse B (3.2 miles)
John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) (3.2 miles)
Terminal 2 (3.2 miles)
Virgin Atlantic Clubhouse Lounge (3.3 miles)
Restaurants
Air France Lounge (3.4 miles)
Bobby Van's Steakhouse (3.7 miles)
Jordans Lobster Farm (6.5 miles)
Sugar Bowl (7.5 miles)
White Castle (7.9 miles)
Sonny's Canal House (9.9 miles)
Paul's Daughter (10.6 miles)
Places of Worship
Congregation Sons of Israel (4.5 miles)
St Luke's Episcopal Church (8.9 miles)
Cafes
Starbucks (6.6 miles)
Physicians
Orlin & Cohen Orthopedic Group (6.9 miles)
South Nassau Communities Hospital (8.7 miles)
Prohealth Baldwin Harbour Pediatrics (9.4 miles)
Long Island Pediatrics (9.4 miles)
Parks
Oceanside Park (8.2 miles)
Forest Park (8.3 miles)
Hempstead Lake State Park (9.2 miles)
Cunningham Park (9.4 miles)
Alley Pond Park (10.2 miles)
Hospitals
Kaur Rupinder P Do South Nassau Family Medicine Oceanside (8.7 miles)
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228 resident community capacity
Skilled Nursing Facility
Air-conditioning
Beauty salon
Cable or satellite TV
Computer center
Dining room
Fitness room
Fully furnished
Gaming room
Garden
Housekeeping services
Kitchenette
Move-in coordination
Outdoor space
Private bathrooms
Restaurant-style dining
Small library
Telephone
Wellness center
Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available
John F Kennedy International (3 miles away)
Community operated transportation
12-16 hour nursing
24-hour call system
Activities of daily living assistance
Assistance with bathing
Assistance with dressing
Assistance with transfers
Diabetes diet
Medication management
Mental wellness program
Special dietary restrictions
Concierge services
Planned day trips
Convenient location near the A-train line.
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