All citations for Rockaway Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 10, 2025

Showing 1 to 17 of 17 citations

  1. Harm to a resident

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 11, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0756, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0725, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0730, Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0759, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0814, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0838, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0908, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0557, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0604, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0656, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0692, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0695, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0865, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 10, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 9, 2026).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.