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

Compare this facility

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

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

0.42

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.56

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.98

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

2.96

All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

0.98

RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

2.77

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.27

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.06

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.43

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.09

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.31

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

30%

Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

37%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

2,671

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

48.38

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

1.0021

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

10

Baseline 18.92% · Performance 16.25% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9

Healthcare-associated infections

2.12

Baseline 7.76% · Performance 7.20% · Measure score 2.12 · Achievement 2.12 · Improvement 1.51

Total nurse turnover

6.57

Baseline 25.85% · Performance 36.82% · Measure score 6.57 · Achievement 6.57 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

0.66

Baseline 2.86 hours · Performance 3.2 hours · Measure score 0.66 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0.66

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 8.99%
10.72%
1.7 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 331 · Observed rate 7.85% · Lower 95% interval 7.08%
Discharge to community 40.62%
50.57%
10 pts worse
Worse than the National Rate · Eligible stays 274 · Observed rate 32.48% · Lower 95% interval 34.51%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.56
1.02
0.5 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 98.87%
95.27%
3.6 pts better
Numerator 349 · Denominator 353
Falls with major injury 0%
0.77%
0.8 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 353
Discharge self-care score 67.23%
53.69%
13.5 pts better
Numerator 160 · Denominator 238
Discharge mobility score 63.87%
50.94%
12.9 pts better
Numerator 152 · Denominator 238
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 1.7%
2.29%
0.6 pts better
Numerator 6 · Denominator 353 · Adjusted rate 1.44%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.2%
7.12%
0.1 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 245 · Observed rate 7.35% · Lower 95% interval 4.95%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 48.9%
8.2%
40.7 pts better
Numerator 200 · Denominator 409
Staff flu vaccination coverage 39.62%
42%
2.4 pts worse
Numerator 168 · Denominator 424
Discharge function score 71.85%
56.45%
15.4 pts better
Numerator 171 · Denominator 238
Transfer of health information to provider 96.83%
95.95%
0.9 pts better
Numerator 122 · Denominator 126
Transfer of health information to patient 98.65%
96.28%
2.4 pts better
Numerator 73 · Denominator 74
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 19.89%
25.2%
5.3 pts worse
Numerator 35 · Denominator 176

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 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Adjusted 0.9 · Observed 0.8 · Expected 1.5 · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 96.9% · Q2 95.6% · Q3 96.0% · Q4 93.2% · 4Q avg 95.4%
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 · 4Q avg 96.8%
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 · Q1 0.6% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 1.2% · Q4 1.5% · 4Q avg 1.2% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 53.8% · Q2 57.6% · Q3 57.9% · Q4 66.9% · 4Q avg 59.1%
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 · Q1 3.9% · Q2 5.0% · Q3 6.5% · Q4 4.4% · 4Q avg 4.9%
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 · Q1 9.2% · Q2 9.9% · Q3 8.2% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 9.1%
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 · Q1 7.5% · Q2 8.6% · Q3 9.7% · Q4 12.4% · 4Q avg 9.6% · 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 4.0%
15.1%
11.1 pts better
16.3%
12.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.0% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 2.9% · Q4 3.8% · 4Q avg 4.0% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 4.7% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 6.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.2% · 4Q avg 0.1% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 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 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 · Q1 20.0% · Q2 21.6% · Q3 19.8% · Q4 16.8% · 4Q avg 19.6%
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 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 5.2% · Q3 7.0% · Q4 8.6% · 4Q avg 6.4% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 58.5% · Q2 63.7% · Q3 64.7% · Q4 51.9% · 4Q avg 59.8%
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 · Adjusted 7.5% · Observed 7.7% · Expected 11.5% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 3.7% · Q2 2.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.2% · 4Q avg 1.9% · Used in QM five-star
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 · 4Q avg 64.5%
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 · Adjusted 14.8% · Observed 16.2% · Expected 26.2% · Used in QM five-star

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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