Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Nursing Home · Far Rockaway, NY

CMS overall rating 3/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number335666

Contact & location

29 38 Far Rockaway Boulevard
Far Rockaway, NY 11691
Queens County
Phone
(718) 471-2600
ZIP code
11691 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
115.5 (96% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Bezalel Nursing Home Company
Medicare certified since
October 1, 1983
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Resident council

CMS star ratings

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

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)
0.50 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.50 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.29 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.04 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
22.4 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
31.6 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
March 24, 2026
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
4.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
0
Citations on record (3 years)
13 health · 11 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-24 Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.
F0801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-18
2026-03-24 Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-18
2026-03-24 PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-18
2026-03-24 Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-18
2024-03-21 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-09
2024-03-20 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-09
2024-03-20 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		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-05-09
2022-03-15 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-05
2022-03-15 Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
F0814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-05
2022-03-15 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 F
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-05
2022-03-15 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-05-05
2022-03-15 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 2022-05-05
2022-03-15 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 2022-05-05

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

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Basch, Jack (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gordon, Nosson (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Inzlicht, Mike (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Kraus, Yossi (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Basch, Joshua (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Light, Charles (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Basch, Joshua (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Gordon, Nosson (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Light, Charles (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 3-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 Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 116 residents per day.

Has Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?

(718) 471-2600. The facility is located at 29 38 Far Rockaway Boulevard, 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.