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Beach Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

17 11 Brookhaven Avenue, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · (718) 869-8037 · 163 certified beds

Overall★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Health inspections★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Staffing★★☆☆☆ 2/5
Quality measures★★★☆☆ 3/5
Abuse icon: CMS flags this facility for an abuse citation in recent inspections.

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CMS overall star rating: this provider 2/5; median among 590 providers with a published value in the same state and provider category: 3/5.

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Ownership

CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Individual.

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Total nurse staffing: 3.11 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.53. Weekend total: 2.77. Nursing staff turnover: 27%.

Inspection deficiencies

In the downloaded CMS dataset: 12 deficiency citations. Below: up to 40 most recent citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).

Survey dateDeficiencySev.TypeStatus
2026-03-31Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. DcomplaintPast Non-Compliance
2025-08-14Honor 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. EHealthcorrected 2025-10-14
2025-08-14Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. EHealthcorrected 2025-10-14
2025-08-14Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. EHealthcorrected 2025-10-14
2025-08-14Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. EHealthcorrected 2025-10-14
2025-08-14Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. DHealthcorrected 2025-10-14
2025-08-04Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-09-30
2025-08-04Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Dcomplaintcorrected 2025-09-30
2024-09-03Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Dcomplaintcorrected 2024-10-31

Federal penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in this downloaded dataset.

Ownership & control records (CMS filings)

NameRoleType%Since
MELNICKE, MICHAEL5% Or Greater Direct Ownership InterestIndividual100%since 06/06/2012
MELNICKE, MICHAELCorporate OfficerIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 06/06/2012
SIRKIS, AVROMOperational/Managerial ControlIndividualNOT APPLICABLEsince 01/30/2023

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How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Beach Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 335682), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, August 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/beach-gardens-rehabilitation-and-nursing-center-far-rockaway-ny/

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (August 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335682. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.