Nursing homes › New York › Peninsula Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
50 15 Beach Channel Drive, Far Rockaway, NY 11691 · 7187342000 · 200 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Cassena Care, a group operating 13 facilities in 1 states. Group record: average rating 3.9/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $117,722 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (3.9/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.28 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 1.02. Weekend total: 2.92. Nursing staff turnover: 40%.
All-time on record: 16 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-10-31 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2025-10-31 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-12-23 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-07-03 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-23 |
| 2024-07-03 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | D | Health | corrected 2024-08-23 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-10-31 | Fine | $81,387 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRUNNER, JOSEPH | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 38% | since 07/06/2012 |
| FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 07/06/2012 |
| MELNICKE, MICHAEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 38% | since 07/06/2012 |
| BRUNNER, JOSEPH | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/06/2012 |
| FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/06/2012 |
| MELNICKE, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/06/2012 |
| DEROSA, ANTHONY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/06/2012 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335387. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.