Cycle 1
Health 2024-04-02 · Fire 2024-04-02
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
New York, NY
Isabella Geriatric Center Inc
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $12,735 in total fines with 12 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
515 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY
(212) 342-9200
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
705
Certified beds
Average residents
690
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1972-04-04
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.69
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.32
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.24
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.85
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
39%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
43%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.7
0.2 pts worse
|
1.9
About the same
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.3
0.4 pts worse
|
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.1% |
91.2%
7.9 pts better
|
93.4%
5.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.6% |
95.3%
4.3 pts better
|
95.5%
4.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.3% |
3.0%
1.7 pts better
|
3.3%
2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 7.8% |
18.5%
10.7 pts better
|
11.4%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.0% |
6.1%
1.1 pts better
|
5.4%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.2% |
13.5%
5.3 pts better
|
19.6%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.6% |
14.8%
2.2 pts better
|
16.7%
4.1 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 | 15.4% |
15.1%
0.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 15.4% |
15.5%
0.1 pts better
|
14.9%
0.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.6%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.5% |
1.4%
0.9 pts better
|
1.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 17.5% |
20.8%
3.3 pts better
|
19.8%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 5.3% |
6.9%
1.6 pts better
|
5.1%
0.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 87.3% |
76.7%
10.6 pts better
|
81.7%
5.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.0% |
9.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
12.0%
2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.4% |
1.2%
0.2 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 92.1% |
78.8%
13.3 pts better
|
79.7%
12.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.3% |
20.6%
3.7 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2022-12-16 · Fire 2022-12-16
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2020-11-19 · Fire 2020-11-19
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2024-06-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
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 2024-06-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-06-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-06-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-16
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2023-01-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-16
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 2023-02-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-16
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-16
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 2023-02-10
C · Minimal harm
2022-12-16
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2023-02-08
C · Minimal harm
2022-12-16
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-12-28
C · Minimal harm
2022-12-16
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-01-13
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-23
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 2026-02-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-23
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-02-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-09
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 2025-12-25
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
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 2024-06-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
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 2024-06-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2024-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2024-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
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 2024-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
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 2024-06-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-02
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2024-06-01
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-12-28
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 2024-02-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-16
F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected 2023-01-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-16
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 2023-01-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-16
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 2023-01-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-16
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 2023-01-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-16
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 2023-01-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-16
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-01-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-16
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 2023-01-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2022-12-16
F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2023-01-27
B · Minimal harm
2022-12-16
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2023-01-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-19
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 2020-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-19
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2020-12-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-19
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-12-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$12,735
2025-12-23
Fine
Fine · fine $12,735
Fine
Ownership
Adams, Anca
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Anthony, Ria
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Balko, Alexander
Corporate Director · Individual
Balko, Alexander
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Cortes, Tara
Corporate Director · Individual
Davis, Jeffrey
Corporate Officer · Individual
Davis, Jeffrey
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Gormley, William
Corporate Director · Individual
Goshin, Arthur
Corporate Director · Individual
Harding, Richard
Corporate Director · Individual
Koschitzki, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Leonel, Renato
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Lipton, Mark
Corporate Director · Individual
Meliambro, Rocco
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Princivil-Barnett, Loyola
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Richardson, Hila
Corporate Director · Individual
Talbot, Irwin
Corporate Director · Individual
Wagner, David
Corporate Director · Individual
Wagner, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Weatherly, Carol
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Wyatt, Ann
Corporate Director · Individual
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