Bronx, NY

Schervier Nursing Care Center

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with $36,529 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2975 Independence Ave, Bronx, NY

(718) 548-1700

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Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

366

Certified beds

Average residents

357

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-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

0.42

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.56

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.98

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.77

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

37%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
1.7
About the same
1.9
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.9
1.3
0.4 pts better
1.8
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.4%
91.2%
4.2 pts better
93.4%
2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.8%
95.3%
1.5 pts better
95.5%
1.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.2%
3.0%
1.8 pts better
3.3%
2.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 59.1%
18.5%
40.6 pts worse
11.4%
47.7 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.9%
6.1%
1.2 pts better
5.4%
0.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 9.1%
13.5%
4.4 pts better
19.6%
10.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 9.6%
14.8%
5.2 pts better
16.7%
7.1 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 4.0%
15.1%
11.1 pts better
16.3%
12.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 6.6%
15.5%
8.9 pts better
14.9%
8.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.1%
0.6%
0.5 pts better
1.0%
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
1.4%
1.4 pts better
1.7%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 19.6%
20.8%
1.2 pts better
19.8%
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.4%
6.9%
0.5 pts better
5.1%
1.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 59.8%
76.7%
16.9 pts worse
81.7%
21.9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.5%
9.7%
2.2 pts better
12.0%
4.5 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.9%
1.2%
0.7 pts worse
1.6%
0.3 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 64.5%
78.8%
14.3 pts worse
79.7%
15.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 14.8%
20.6%
5.8 pts better
23.9%
9.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-03-31 · Fire 2025-03-31

7 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-10-11 · Fire 2023-10-11

20 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (5 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-08-30 · Fire 2021-08-30

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

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 2025-05-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-05-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-05-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

K324 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

Corrected 2025-05-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

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 2023-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2023-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

K346 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

Corrected 2023-10-27

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2023-10-27

C · Minimal harm 2023-10-11

E18 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

Corrected 2023-10-27

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-30

K222 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

Corrected 2021-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-30

K162 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have a combustible roofing system that meets safety standards.

Corrected 2021-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-30

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2021-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-30

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2021-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-30

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-30

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2021-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-30

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2021-10-15

C · Minimal harm 2021-08-30

E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2021-10-15

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

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 2025-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2025-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-31

F923 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

Corrected 2025-05-31

B · Minimal harm 2025-03-31

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 2025-05-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-03-04

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 2025-04-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

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 2023-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-11-20

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

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 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

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 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

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 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

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 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

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 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

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 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-11

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 2023-11-20

C · Minimal harm 2023-10-11

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 2023-11-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-22

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-10-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-20

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2023-10-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-20

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-10-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-30

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 2021-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-30

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 2021-10-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-08-30

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2021-10-15

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$4,545 2023-10-17

Fine

Fine · fine $4,545

Fine

$4,587 2023-10-10

Fine

Fine · fine $4,587

Fine

$13,762 2023-09-18

Fine

Fine · fine $13,762

Fine

$13,635 2023-05-15

Fine

Fine · fine $13,635

Fine

Ownership

Lankry, Aaron

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

80% 2 facilities 2020-03-01
Kohn, Zevi

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

20% 3 facilities 2020-03-01
Rahmanan, Joshua

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2025-01-01
Saxena, Amit

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 3 facilities 2025-01-01

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