The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
Nursing home report
FORDHAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER
BRONX, NY · Medicare-certified · 240 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
3 of 5 overall
Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Bronx has a 3-star overall rating, with 3 stars for health inspections, 2 stars for staffing, and 4 stars for quality measures. Staffing is below the federal benchmark (3.14 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day), there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food safety, abuse/neglect reporting, and accurate resident assessments.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.1375 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: October 28, 2024Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.1375.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.99
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.13
- Nurse aides
- 2.02
- Weekend nursing
- 2.88
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 51%
Registered nurse turnover: 43%
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
13.6%14.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%3.9%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
1.9%4.8%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0.5%1%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.9%3.1%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
7.4%7.1%No change
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
9.3%6.3%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
2.6%3.5%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
1.9%1.1%Improving
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
13.7%8.9%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
64.9%91.1%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
—99.5%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%99%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—93.8%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.3%96.6%Improving
What the inspectors found
The home failed to promptly report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and share the investigation results with the proper authorities. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 609 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 641 — 42 CFR §483.20(g) — S/S: D
The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: D
The nursing home failed to ensure the resident’s doctor reviewed their care and properly wrote, signed, and dated required notes and orders during visits. Cited October 2024 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 711 — 42 CFR §483.30 — 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 7 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CASSENA CARE · 13 homes · 3.8 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 227.9 residents on an average day (95% of 240 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 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.