New Rochelle, NY

United Hebrew Geriatric Center

5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

391 Pelham Road, New Rochelle, NY

(914) 632-2804

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

4 / 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

294

Certified beds

Average residents

168

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1977-05-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.97

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.63

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.45

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

3.82

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

23%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

19%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.1	1.7 0.6 pts better	1.9 0.8 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	99.4%	91.2% 8.2 pts better	93.4% 6 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	99.2%	95.3% 3.9 pts better	95.5% 3.7 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	3.2%	3.0% 0.2 pts worse	3.3% 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	26.4%	18.5% 7.9 pts worse	11.4% 15 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	4.1%	6.1% 2 pts better	5.4% 1.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	9.5%	13.5% 4 pts better	19.6% 10.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	16.5%	14.8% 1.7 pts worse	16.7% 0.2 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	15.3%	15.1% 0.2 pts worse	16.3% 1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	9.9%	15.5% 5.6 pts better	14.9% 5 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	1.3%	1.4% 0.1 pts better	1.7% 0.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	17.8%	20.8% 3 pts better	19.8% 2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.4%	6.9% 1.5 pts better	5.1% 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	91.5%	76.7% 14.8 pts better	81.7% 9.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	12.9%	9.7% 3.2 pts worse	12.0% 0.9 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.2%	1.2% About the same	1.6% 0.4 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	91.4%	78.8% 12.6 pts better	79.7% 11.7 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	17.9%	20.6% 2.7 pts better	23.9% 6 pts better	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2023-10-06 · Fire 2023-10-06

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

3 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)

Cycle 2 Health 2019-06-13 · Fire 2019-06-13

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2017-10-24 · Fire 2017-10-24

1 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2023-11-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-11-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2023-10-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-13

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2019-08-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-13

K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2019-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-13

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2019-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-13

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2019-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-13

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2019-08-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-10-24

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2017-12-01

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-10-24

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2017-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-10-24

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2017-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-10-24

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2017-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-10-24

K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.

Corrected 2017-12-01

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

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 2023-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Corrected 2023-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

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 2023-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-10-06

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-12-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-13

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2019-07-31

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-06-13

F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Corrected 2019-07-31

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2017-10-24

F371 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.

Corrected 2017-12-20

Penalties and ownership