Cycle 1
Health 2025-05-16 · Fire 2025-05-16
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (3 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Bronx, NY
Hope Center For H I V And Nursing Care
2-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with 13 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1401 University Avenue, Bronx, NY
(718) 408-6333
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
66
Certified beds
Average residents
64
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Centers Health Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1990-12-10
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Chain footprint
35 facilities
Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.96
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.46
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.08
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.50
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.42
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
1.93
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.80
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.13
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
1.42
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.70
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
0.92
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
13%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
20%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
630
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
66.26
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0202
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Healthcare-associated infections
Not reported
This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.
Total nurse turnover
10
Baseline 21.95% · Performance 15.00% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.25
Baseline 3.91 hours · Performance 4 hours · Measure score 3.25 · Achievement 3.25 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | Not Available |
10.72%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 12 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge to community | Not Available |
50.57%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 2 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | Not Available |
1.02
|
Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | Not Available |
95.27%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Falls with major injury | Not Available |
0.77%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge self-care score | Not Available |
53.69%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Discharge mobility score | Not Available |
50.94%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | Not Available |
2.29%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 15 · Adjusted rate Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | Not Available |
7.12%
|
Not Available · Eligible stays 8 · Observed rate Not Available · Lower 95% interval Not Available · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 74 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 69.31% |
42%
27.3 pts better
|
Numerator 70 · Denominator 101 |
| Discharge function score | Not Available |
56.45%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 8 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | Not Available |
96.28%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 4 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | Not Available |
25.2%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.7% |
91.2%
7.5 pts better
|
93.4%
5.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.2% · Q2 98.3% · Q3 98.3% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 98.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.5% |
95.3%
3.2 pts better
|
95.5%
3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 98.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.9% |
3.0%
2.1 pts better
|
3.3%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.5% |
18.5%
18 pts better
|
11.4%
10.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.5% |
6.1%
2.6 pts better
|
5.4%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 4.0% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 3.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 5.6% |
13.5%
7.9 pts better
|
19.6%
14 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 6.8% · Q4 8.5% · 4Q avg 5.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 10.5% |
14.8%
4.3 pts better
|
16.7%
6.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 10.0% · Q2 9.3% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 11.4% · 4Q avg 10.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 6.5% |
15.1%
8.6 pts better
|
16.3%
9.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.3% · Q2 8.8% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 6.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 13.0% |
15.5%
2.5 pts better
|
14.9%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.0% · Q2 14.0% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 15.5% · 4Q avg 13.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.9% |
1.4%
0.5 pts better
|
1.7%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.5% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 9.1% |
20.8%
11.7 pts better
|
19.8%
10.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.9% · Q2 14.9% · Q3 5.8% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 9.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.2% |
6.9%
0.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
2.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.7% · Q2 12.5% · Q3 9.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 7.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 76.3% |
76.7%
0.4 pts worse
|
81.7%
5.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 76.5% · Q2 67.4% · Q3 78.6% · Q4 82.4% · 4Q avg 76.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 3.2% |
1.2%
2 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 3.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 74.5% |
78.8%
4.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
5.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 74.5% |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-12-22 · Fire 2023-12-22
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-10-08 · Fire 2021-10-08
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
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 2025-06-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-06-25
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2025-06-25
C · Minimal harm
2025-05-16
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2025-06-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
K347 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2024-01-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-01-22
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2024-01-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-01-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2021-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2021-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2021-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2021-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2021-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2021-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-10-29
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2025-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
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 2025-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2025-07-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
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 2025-07-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
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 2025-07-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
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 2025-07-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-07-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F868 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected 2025-07-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-16
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-07-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-22
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 2024-12-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-22
F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected 2024-12-05
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
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 2024-02-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-02-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2024-02-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected 2024-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2024-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2024-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-22
F924 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected 2024-02-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-04
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 2024-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-04
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
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 2021-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2021-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2021-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
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 2021-11-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-11-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Rozenberg, Kenneth
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Farkas, Elisabeth
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Areman, Avraham
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Coburn, Emerth
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Krieger, Joseph
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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