nursing home in Bronx, NY
New Riverdale Rehab and Nursing
641 West 230th Street, Bronx, NY 10463 · (718) 796-4800
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★3
- Quality measures★★★★★5
- Abuse citation
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
New Riverdale Rehab and Nursing at a glance
New Riverdale Rehab and Nursing is a 146-bed for-profit nursing home in Bronx, New York (Bronx County).
CMS gives it 3 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, close to the New York average of 3.
Residents receive about 2.6 hours of nursing care per day (0.4 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 19, 2025) found 11 health citations. The New York average is 8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $46,905.
Nursing staff turnover is 34.4% per year (state average 40.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 146
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Citadel Care Centers
- Medicare-certified since
- July 12, 1968
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Bronx County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335096
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Average |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| 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) | 4 / 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) | 2.58 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.45 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.55 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.39 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 34.4% | 40.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 63.6% | 39.8% | 42.9% | Worse |
| 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) | 11 | 8 | 9 | Worse |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 4 | 3 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 58 | 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) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $46,905 | $23,070 | $30,972 | Worse |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 146 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 140 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 96.1% | 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) | 1% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 3.9% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 9.3% | 13.7% | 15.4% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 9.3% | 14.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 5.2% | 12.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 3.1% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 7.1% | 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) | 5.8% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 11.1% | 19.5% | 19% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 79.9% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 59.2% | 91.5% | 93.6% | Worse |
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) | 1.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 87.5% | 78.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 27.8% | 77.4% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 22 health deficiencies and 15 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 Fire safety | Install an approved automatic sprinkler system. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0351 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Fire safety | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0923 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 2, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 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 25, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 28, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Fire safety | Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0291 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 25, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 16, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Complaint | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected May 9, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 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 May 7, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Standard | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected May 9, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Complaint | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 29, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Standard | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 29, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 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 29, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Standard | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0692 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 7, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Standard | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0658 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 9, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 9, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Complaint | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 9, 2025 |
| March 19, 2025 Standard | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0577 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected April 29, 2025 |
| June 21, 2023 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 5, 2023 |
| June 21, 2023 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| June 21, 2023 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 7, 2023 |
| June 21, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 1, 2023 |
| June 21, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 31, 2023 |
| June 21, 2023 Fire safety | Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0225 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 17, 2023 |
| June 21, 2023 Fire safety | Install proper backup exit lighting. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0281 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 22, 2023 |
| June 21, 2023 Standard | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0640 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 19, 2023 |
| June 21, 2023 Standard | 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 19, 2023 |
| June 21, 2023 Standard | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 17, 2022 |
| June 21, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 19, 2023 |
| June 21, 2023 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 19, 2023 |
| April 30, 2021 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected May 10, 2021 |
| April 30, 2021 Standard | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0814 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 2, 2021 |
| April 30, 2021 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 2, 2021 |
| April 30, 2021 Standard | Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0711 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2021 |
| April 30, 2021 Standard | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0685 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2021 |
| April 30, 2021 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 July 2, 2021 |
| April 30, 2021 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected July 2, 2021 |
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 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $46,905 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| March 19, 2025 | Fine | $46,905 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BESCAR LLC Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 10% | 09/21/2016 |
| FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLD Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 09/20/2016 |
| PHILIPSON, AVI Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 13% | 09/20/2016 |
| PHILIPSON, RAQUEL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 13% | 09/20/2016 |
| FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2016 |
| FUCHS, BERNARD Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2016 |
| PHILIPSON, AVI Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2016 |
| PHILIPSON, RAQUEL Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2016 |
| FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLD Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2016 |
| PHILIPSON, AVI Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2016 |
| TERRANO, MONICA Individual | w-2 managing employee | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/20/2016 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is New Riverdale Rehab and Nursing's rating?
New Riverdale Rehab and Nursing has 3 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 New Riverdale Rehab and Nursing receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 11 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does New Riverdale Rehab and Nursing 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 New Riverdale Rehab and Nursing?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Citadel Care Centers. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is New Riverdale Rehab and Nursing and how do I contact it?
New Riverdale Rehab and Nursing is at 641 West 230th Street, Bronx, NY 10463. Phone: (718) 796-4800.
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.