Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a trusted skilled nursing facility located in the Far Rockaway neighborhood of Queens, New York — a coastal community situated on the western tip of the Rockaway Peninsula, bordered by Jamaica Bay and the Atlantic Ocean. Operated as a nonprofit corporation, Bezalel is guided by a mission of compassionate, community-centered care, ensuring that residents and their families receive attentive, dignity-focused support at every stage of recovery and long-term care. The center specializes in skilled nursing services, delivering clinical expertise across post-acute rehabilitation, wound care, medication management, and 24-hour nursing supervision. Whether a resident is recovering from a surgery, stroke, or managing a complex chronic condition, Bezalel's interdisciplinary team coordinates individualized care plans designed to maximize independence and quality of life. Families will find the Far Rockaway location both accessible and comforting. St. John's Episcopal Hospital, a major acute-care facility, is just minutes away on Far Rockaway Boulevard — making transitions between hospital and skilled nursing care smooth and coordinated. The surrounding area offers a distinct sense of community, with Bayswater Park nearby providing serene waterfront views along Jamaica Bay, and the Gateway National Recreation Area's beaches offering a peaceful natural setting that residents and visiting families alike can enjoy. The broader peninsula community includes neighborhood staples along Mott Avenue and Central Avenue, including local diners, pharmacies, and grocery options familiar to longtime Queens residents. The Lawrence-Cedarhurst corridor just across the Nassau County line adds additional dining and shopping convenience for visiting families. As a nonprofit corporation, Bezalel Rehabilitation and Nursing Center reinvests in its residents rather than outside shareholders — a commitment reflected in its staffing ratios, programming, and the warmth that defines daily life within the facility. For families seeking dependable skilled nursing care in the Far Rockaway area of Queens, Bezalel represents a community-rooted option with clinical depth and genuine heart.