The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2025 — isolated incident, actual harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: G
Nursing home report
Bronx Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
Bronx, NY · Medicare-certified · 199 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Bronx Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center has a 3 out of 5 overall star rating. Its health inspection rating is lower at 2 stars, staffing is 3 stars with reported nurse staffing of 3.63 hours per resident per day below the 4.1 federal benchmark, quality measures are 5 stars, and there were $0 in fines over the last 24 months.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.6268 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: December 9, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.6268.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.17
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.32
- Nurse aides
- 2.14
- Weekend nursing
- 3.41
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 37%
Registered nurse turnover: 33%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
4.2%3.7%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
2.4%2.3%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.6%9.8%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.6%0%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
1.8%5.4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
8.2%9.5%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.9%7.1%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.5%13.6%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0.3%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
18.5%12%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
32.7%50%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
59.2%75.6%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—44.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
4.5%17.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to ensure residents had a safe, clean, comfortable, homelike environment and daily care supports were provided safely. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 584 — 42 CFR §483.10 — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited June 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: E
The home failed to provide safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited June 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Nov 1, 2016
Now operated by Bronx Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, previously St. Barnabas Rehabilitation & Continuing Care Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CITADEL CARE CENTERS · 5 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 193 residents on an average day (97% of 199 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 32 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.