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ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER
NPI 1780674192
Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility in Far Rockaway, NY

Active since October 26, 2005
2/5
Overall Rating
353 BEACH 48TH ST, FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691(718) 471-5000 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: June 24, 2008. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 16, 2026.

About Rockaway Care Center NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER (NPI 1780674192) is a healthcare organization registered as a nursing facility/intermediate care facility in Far Rockaway, New York and active in the NPI registry since October 2005. The organization lists Michael Melnicke, Administrator, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1780674192
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy313M00000X
Legal Business NameMICHAEL MELNICKE
Location Address353 BEACH 48TH STFar Rockaway, NY 11691-1120
Mailing Address353 Beach 48th StFar Rockaway, NY 11691-1120
Phone(718) 471-5000
Organization SubpartNo
Authorized OfficialMichael MelnickeAdministrator · (718) 471-5000
Enumeration DateOctober 26, 2005
Last NPPES UpdateJune 24, 2008
✔ NPI 1780674192 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtyNursing Facility/Intermediate Care FacilityNursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code313M00000X
Definition
An institution (or a distinct part of an institution) which- (1) is primarily engaged in providing to residents- (A) skilled nursing care and related services for residents who require medical or nursing care, (B) rehabilitation services for the rehabilitation of injured, disabled, or sick persons, or, on a regular basis, health-related care and services to individuals who because of their mental or physical condition require care and services (above the level of room and board) which can be made available to them only through institutional facilities, and is not primarily for the care and treatment of mental diseases; (2) has in effect a transfer agreement with one or more hospitals.
353 BEACH 48TH ST, Far Rockaway, NY 11691
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsRockaway Care Center

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00309522NY

Nursing Home Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, staffing and inspection history for Rockaway Care Center (CMS certification number 335571), from CMS Care Compare.

Rockaway Care Center

Nursing home · Far Rockaway, NY
2/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
CMS Certification Number335571
Certified Beds228 beds205 residents per day on average
Medicare & Medicaid Participant SinceNovember 1, 1976
Resident & Family CouncilResident and family councils
Automatic sprinkler system

CMS Star Ratings

Quality Measures
Based on a select set of clinical quality measures.
1/5
Long-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to long-term residents.
1/5
Staffing
Based on nursing staff hours relative to resident needs.
2/5
Weighted Health Inspection Score
Lower scores are better; the score summarizes deficiencies found on recent inspections.
22
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a one-to-five star scale; five is the highest. Categories without a current CMS rating are not shown.

Staffing & Turnover

Total Nurse Staffing
nurse aide 1.89 · LPN 0.65 · RN 0.43
2.97 hrs per resident per day
Weekend Nurse Staffing
2.45 hrs per resident per day
Physical Therapist Staffing
0.05 hrs per resident per day
Nursing Staff Turnover
Share of nursing staff who left the facility within the past year.
29.7%
Registered Nurse Turnover
40%
Administrators Who Have Left
In the past year.
0
Higher staffing hours generally allow more direct care time per resident.

Inspections & Enforcement

Facility-Reported Incidents
4
Substantiated Complaints
0
Fines
0
Medicare Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0
Counts come from CMS inspections and complaint investigations over approximately the past three years. CMS Care Compare data as of October 1, 2024.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 5

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

RAIYAN ISHRAQUE DEEPON
Internal Medicine
353 BEACH 48TH ST
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
Queens County (516) 862-1600
RIFAT ZAMAN
Internal Medicine
353 BEACH 48TH ST
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
Queens County (718) 471-5000
ROCKAWAY CARE CENTER LLC
Skilled Nursing Facility
353 BEACH 48TH ST
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
Queens County (718) 471-5000
JUNNATUL FERDOUSH
Internal Medicine
353 BEACH 48TH ST
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
Queens County (718) 471-5000
DR. SABINE M FEDNARD M.D.
Family Medicine
353 BEACH 48TH ST
FAR ROCKAWAY, NY 11691
Queens County (516) 443-2184

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Michael Melnicke's NPI number?

The NPI number for Michael Melnicke is 1780674192. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on October 26, 2005. The provider is doing business as Rockaway Care Center.

Where is Michael Melnicke located?

Michael Melnicke is located at 353 Beach 48th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11691. The listed phone number is (718) 471-5000.

What is Michael Melnicke's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Nursing Facility/Intermediate Care Facility with taxonomy code 313M00000X.

Is Michael Melnicke a Medicare-certified nursing home?

Yes. Rockaway Care Center is a Medicare-certified nursing home with 228 certified beds.

What quality rating does Michael Melnicke have?

CMS rates Rockaway Care Center 2 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Nursing Home Quality Ratings section above.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Michael Melnicke was last updated on June 24, 2008. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 18 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.