Peninsula Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

Nursing Home · Far Rockaway, NY

CMS overall rating 2/5 For profit - Limited Liability company

CMS certification number335387

Contact & location

50 15 Beach Channel Drive
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Queens County
Phone
(718) 734-2000
ZIP code
11691 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
200
Residents per day
177.3 (89% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Legal name
Cardiff Bay Center LLC
Chain
Cassena Care (13 facilities, avg 4.2★)
Medicare certified since
April 18, 1973
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 1/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 5/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 5/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.28 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
1.02 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.27 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
1.99 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.92 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
39.8 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
30.4 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
July 3, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
7.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
16 health · 12 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2025-10-31 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 J
Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety		 Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-10-31 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 G
Actual harm		 Corrected 2025-12-23
2025-10-31 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-23
2024-07-03 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-23
2024-07-03 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-23
2024-07-03 Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
F0711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-23
2024-07-03 Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
F0791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-08-23
2022-07-28 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.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-09-23
2022-07-28 Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-09-23
2019-08-14 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-13
2019-08-14 Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
F0610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-13
2019-08-14 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-13
2019-08-14 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-13
2019-08-14 Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-13
2019-08-14 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-13
2019-08-14 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2019-10-13

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $81,387 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-10-31Fine$81,387

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Brunner, Joseph (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 38%
Friedman, Leopold (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 25%
Melnicke, Michael (individual)5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 38%
Brunner, Joseph (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Friedman, Leopold (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Melnicke, Michael (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Derosa, Anthony (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Skutzka, Alexander (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Peninsula Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?

Peninsula Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does Peninsula Nursing And Rehabilitation Center have?

It has 200 certified beds and cares for about 177 residents per day.

Has Peninsula Nursing And Rehabilitation Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $81,387 in the last three years.

Who owns Peninsula Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?

It is part of Cassena Care and is classified as for profit - limited liability company. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Peninsula Nursing And Rehabilitation Center?

(718) 734-2000. The facility is located at 50 15 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway, NY 11691.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.