Riverdale, NY

Hebrew Home For The Aged At Riverdale

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

5901 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale, NY

(718) 581-1000

Compare this facility

Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

5 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

843

Certified beds

Average residents

364

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-01-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.91

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.26

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.29

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.27

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

37%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

35%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.5
1.7
0.2 pts better
1.9
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.2
1.3
0.1 pts better
1.8
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.1%
91.2%
9.1 pts worse
93.4%
11.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.2%
95.3%
0.9 pts better
95.5%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.5%
3.0%
1.5 pts better
3.3%
1.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.0%
18.5%
13.5 pts better
11.4%
6.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.7%
6.1%
1.4 pts better
5.4%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 10.4%
13.5%
3.1 pts better
19.6%
9.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.8%
14.8%
5 pts better
16.7%
6.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 12.7%
15.1%
2.4 pts better
16.3%
3.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.5%
15.5%
7 pts better
14.9%
6.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.6%
0.6%
About the same
1.0%
0.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.0%
1.4%
0.4 pts better
1.7%
0.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 17.2%
20.8%
3.6 pts better
19.8%
2.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.7%
6.9%
0.2 pts better
5.1%
1.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 82.7%
76.7%
6 pts better
81.7%
1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 8.5%
9.7%
1.2 pts better
12.0%
3.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.4%
1.2%
0.8 pts better
1.6%
1.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 80.5%
78.8%
1.7 pts better
79.7%
0.8 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 16.5%
20.6%
4.1 pts better
23.9%
7.4 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-06-10 · Fire 2024-06-10

0 health deficiencies

No concentrated health issue counts in this cycle.

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-05-03 · Fire 2022-05-03

3 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-08-12 · Fire 2019-08-12

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)

10 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-10

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2024-06-21

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-10

K347 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Corrected 2024-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-06-10

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2024-07-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-03

K223 · Egress Deficiencies

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.

Corrected 2022-10-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-03

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2022-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-03

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2022-06-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2019-10-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2019-10-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2019-10-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2019-10-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

K200 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet other general requirements.

Corrected 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2019-10-11

C · Minimal harm 2019-08-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-10-11

C · Minimal harm 2019-08-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2019-10-11

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-05-30

F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-07-29

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-03

F576 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Corrected 2022-06-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-05-03

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2022-06-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2019-10-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Corrected 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.

Corrected 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2019-10-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-12

F697 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2019-10-11

C · Minimal harm 2019-08-12

F732 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Post nurse staffing information every day.

Corrected 2019-10-11

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Burian, Lawrence

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-02-28
Cohen, Michele

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-02-28
Dimas, Constantine

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-02-28
Engel, Eliot

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-02-28
Gaines, Andrew

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-06-30
Hoffman, Martin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2009-06-30
Maurer, Jeffrey

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2009-06-30
Palace, Zachary

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 1997-10-21
Pomeranz, David

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-01-01
Reingold, Daniel

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-01-01
Rogers, Thomas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-06-30
Sable, David

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-02-28
Shifren, James

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-06-30
Willner, Carl

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2022-12-15
Willner, Carl

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2000-10-01
Wygoda, Joseph

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-06-30

Nearby options

Other facilities in reach

#2

Methodist Home For Nursing And Rehabilitation

Bronx, NY

5-star overall rating with 5-star inspections with 1 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Overall
5 / 5
Health
5 / 5
Staffing
4 / 5
Fines
$0

Jump out

Supporting pages