The nursing home failed to update each resident’s assessment at least every three months. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 638 — 42 CFR §483.20 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
SCHERVIER NURSING CARE CENTER
BRONX, NY · Medicare-certified · 366 beds
In good standing
For-profit
4 of 5 overall
Schervier Nursing Care Center in Bronx, NY has an overall 4-star rating, with strong quality measures (5 stars) and average health inspections (3 stars), but weaker staffing (2 stars) and nurse staffing below the federal benchmark (3.02 vs 4.1 hours per resident per day). There were no fines in the last 24 months, though recent inspection citations included resident assessment updates, accident hazards/supervision, and resident rights.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.0207 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 31, 2025Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.0207.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.41
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.60
- Nurse aides
- 2.01
- Weekend nursing
- 2.84
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 45%
Registered nurse turnover: 38%
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
8.5%12.7%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1.3%1.5%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.2%6.2%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0.3%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
5%1.6%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
6%7.9%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
5.2%6.2%Worsening
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
9.9%8.8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
2%3.2%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.2%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
21.6%18.4%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
57.6%79.8%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
—96.8%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.6%90.7%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—64.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
63.7%41%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: E
The home failed to ensure residents were treated with dignity and could make their own choices and communicate freely. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 550 — 42 CFR §483.10(a) — S/S: E
The home failed to provide activities that met all residents’ needs. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 679 — 42 CFR §483.24 — S/S: E
The home failed to support and respect residents’ choices and self-determination. Cited March 2025 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 561 — 42 CFR §483.10 — 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 6 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 20 health deficiencies.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 3 fines · $22,894 in total fines.
- $4,545
Federal fine
Oct 17, 2023
- $4,587
Federal fine
Oct 10, 2023
- $13,762
Federal fine
Sep 18, 2023
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Occupancy
- 349.4 residents on an average day (95% of 366 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 59 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.