4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Bronx, NY
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1540 Tomlinson Avenue, Bronx, NY
(718) 892-6600
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
77
Certified beds
Average residents
74
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Centers Health Care
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1969-05-16
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.40
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.75
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.40
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.23
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
50%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
39%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.8 |
1.7
0.9 pts better
|
1.9
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.6 |
1.3
0.7 pts better
|
1.8
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.2% |
91.2%
7 pts better
|
93.4%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.4% |
95.3%
2.1 pts better
|
95.5%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.5% |
3.0%
1.5 pts better
|
3.3%
1.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 26.1% |
18.5%
7.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
14.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 6.8% |
6.1%
0.7 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 4.1% |
13.5%
9.4 pts better
|
19.6%
15.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 7.3% |
14.8%
7.5 pts better
|
16.7%
9.4 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 | 16.4% |
15.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 16.9% |
15.5%
1.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.1% |
1.4%
0.3 pts better
|
1.7%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 7.0% |
20.8%
13.8 pts better
|
19.8%
12.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.6% |
6.9%
5.3 pts better
|
5.1%
3.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 77.9% |
76.7%
1.2 pts better
|
81.7%
3.8 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 73.5% |
78.8%
5.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
6.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Environmental (2 deficiencies)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-02-14
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-02-14
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-02-14
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-02-14
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2023-07-28
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-11-23
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-09-03
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-09-03
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2021-09-03
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Corrected 2021-09-03
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-09-03
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2021-09-03
Inspection history
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-02-28
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-02-28
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 2025-02-28
Health
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2025-02-28
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 2023-07-17
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-07-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2023-07-17
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-07-17
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-07-17
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-07-17
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2023-07-17
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-17
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 2023-07-17
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2023-07-17
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2023-07-17
Health
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2021-07-17
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-07-17
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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