nursing home in Bronx, NY
Throgs Neck Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
707 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, NY 10465 · (718) 430-0003
★★★★★3
Average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★3
- Staffing★★★★★1
- Quality measures★★★★★5
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Throgs Neck Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at a glance
Throgs Neck Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a 205-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 2.9 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (March 13, 2026) found 6 health citations. The New York average is 8.
It has not received a federal fine in the past three years.
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Limited Liability Company
- Beds
- 205
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Excelsior Care Group
- Medicare-certified since
- December 31, 1993
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Bronx County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335771
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) | 3 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Average |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 1 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Worse |
| 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) | 2.91 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.50 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 1.88 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.59 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 6 | 8 | 9 | Better |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 3 | 3 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 28 | 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 | 205 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 195 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.9% | 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) | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 15.6% | 13.7% | 15.4% | Average |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.3% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 6.8% | 14.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 5% | 12.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.8% | 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) | 4.3% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 27.5% | 19.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 92.9% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 83.1% | 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) | 0.9% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 52.1% | 78.8% | 79.8% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 46.8% | 77.4% | 82% | Worse |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 17 health deficiencies and 10 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. None were rated as causing actual harm to residents.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| March 13, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 25, 2026 |
| March 13, 2026 Fire safety | Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0355 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected March 25, 2026 |
| March 13, 2026 Fire safety | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0920 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 25, 2026 |
| March 13, 2026 Fire safety | Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion. Egress Deficiencies · Tag K0224 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected March 25, 2026 |
| March 13, 2026 Standard | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0760 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected April 20, 2026 |
| March 13, 2026 Complaint | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 20, 2026 |
| March 13, 2026 Standard | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 22, 2026 |
| March 13, 2026 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 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected April 23, 2026 |
| March 13, 2026 Standard | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0582 | B No harm, pattern | Corrected April 22, 2026 |
| January 7, 2026 Complaint | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0851 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected January 13, 2026 |
| December 1, 2023 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 January 31, 2024 |
| December 1, 2023 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 31, 2024 |
| December 1, 2023 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected January 16, 2024 |
| September 10, 2021 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 November 3, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 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 November 3, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 3, 2021 |
| September 10, 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 November 1, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 Standard | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0759 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 Standard | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 Standard | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0688 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 Standard | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0686 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 Standard | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0684 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 Standard | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0679 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 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 November 1, 2021 |
| September 10, 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 November 1, 2021 |
| September 10, 2021 Standard | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 1, 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 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| BECHER, AARON Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| BLOOM, DAVID Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| BUSELL, SANDRA Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| CHOPP, ALAN Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| ESTATE OF MAYER RISPLER Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| FARKOWITZ, ESTHER Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 7% | 01/01/2025 |
| GEORGE KLEIN TESTAMENTARY TRUST Organization | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| KLEIN, LARRY Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| LEIFER, JOEL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 44% | 01/01/2025 |
| LERNER, CHANA Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| NAKDIMEN, SHELLY Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| PHILIPSON, BENT Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| POCCHIA, TERESA Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| POLLAK, THEODORE Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| SCHWARTZ, MICHAEL Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| SINGER, BRUCHA Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| STERN, RONALD Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| TESSLER, NAOMI Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | — | 01/01/2025 |
| BROWN-WHITTINGHAM, ANDREA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/2022 |
| EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP Organization | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/09/2025 |
| FARKOWITZ, ESTHER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/28/2021 |
| FISCHEL, MAYER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/28/2021 |
| HERSH, ISAAC Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2019 |
| LEIFER, JOEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/28/2021 |
| ORGEL, BENZION Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2022 |
| STEINBERG, MOSHE Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2019 |
| VEZZA, ELENA Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2021 |
| EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP Organization | indirect ownership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2019 |
| FISCHEL, MAYER Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| LEIFER, JOEL Individual | managing control - governing body | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2025 |
| BROWN-WHITTINGHAM, ANDREA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/16/2022 |
| EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP Organization | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2019 |
| HERSH, ISAAC Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/22/2019 |
| ORGEL, BENZION Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/27/2022 |
| STEINBERG, MOSHE Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2019 |
| VEZZA, ELENA Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2021 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Throgs Neck Rehabilitation & Nursing Center's rating?
Throgs Neck Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 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 Throgs Neck Rehabilitation & Nursing Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 6 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Throgs Neck Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 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 Throgs Neck Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?
It is for profit - limited liability company and part of Excelsior Care Group. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Throgs Neck Rehabilitation & Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
Throgs Neck Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is at 707 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, NY 10465. Phone: (718) 430-0003.
About this data
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