nursing home in Riverdale, NY
Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale
5901 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471 · (718) 581-1000
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★4
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- CMS high performer
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale at a glance
Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale is a 843-bed non-profit nursing home in Riverdale, New York (Bronx County).
CMS gives it 5 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, better than the New York average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.3 hours of nursing care per day (0.8 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 25, 2026) found 5 health citations. The New York average is 8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Nursing staff turnover is 27.3% per year (state average 40.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- Non Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 843
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Medicare-certified since
- January 1, 1967
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Bronx County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335020
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Better |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Better |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Average |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Better |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Better |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 5 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Better |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.27 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.84 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Better |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.10 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 3.08 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27.3% | 40.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 30.5% | 39.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 5 | 8 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 0 | 3 | 3 | Better |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 14 | 62.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $0 | $23,070 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 0 | 1 | 1 | Better |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 843 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 365 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 43.3% | 90.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 2.9% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 6.3% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 10.1% | 13.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 1% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.1% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 7.3% | 14.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 11.1% | 12.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 5.4% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 9.3% | 19.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 10.8% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 15.5% | 19.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 96.2% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 99.6% | 91.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 0.5% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 80.5% | 78.8% | 79.8% | Average |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 85.5% | 77.4% | 82% | Average |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 8 health deficiencies and 15 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Have power receptacles that are properly grounded. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0912 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0911 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0293 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0321 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 27, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Have enough space near smoke barriers to protect residents. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0373 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 27, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 2, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0559 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Standard | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 17, 2026 |
| March 25, 2026 Standard | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0655 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected April 17, 2026 |
| June 10, 2024 Fire safety | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2024 |
| June 10, 2024 Fire safety | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0374 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 29, 2024 |
| June 10, 2024 Fire safety | Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0347 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 29, 2024 |
| May 30, 2024 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 29, 2024 |
| May 3, 2022 Fire safety | Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0223 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 10, 2022 |
| May 3, 2022 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2022 |
| May 3, 2022 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 30, 2022 |
| May 3, 2022 Standard | Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0576 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 30, 2022 |
| May 3, 2022 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected June 30, 2022 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports no federal fines or payment denials in the past three years.
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BURIAN, LAWRENCE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2022 |
| COHEN, MICHELE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2022 |
| DIMAS, CONSTANTINE Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2022 |
| GAINES, ANDREW Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2010 |
| HOFFMAN, MARTIN Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2009 |
| ROGERS, THOMAS Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2011 |
| SABLE, DAVID Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/28/2022 |
| SHIFREN, JAMES Individual | corporate director | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2010 |
| MAURER, JEFFREY Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2009 |
| WILLNER, CARL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/15/2022 |
| WYGODA, JOSEPH Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 06/30/2011 |
| PALACE, ZACHARY Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/21/1997 |
| POMERANZ, DAVID Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| REINGOLD, DANIEL Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2011 |
| WILLNER, CARL Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2000 |
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- Abuse citation
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Frequently asked questions
What is Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale's rating?
Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale has 5 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New York nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 5 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale?
It is non profit - corporation. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale and how do I contact it?
Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale is at 5901 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471. Phone: (718) 581-1000.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.