The home failed to ensure meals and menus were planned, updated, and followed to meet residents’ nutritional needs. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 803 — 42 CFR §483.60 — S/S: E
Nursing home report
University Center
Registered name: University Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
Bronx, NY · Medicare-certified · 46 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of September 1, 2026
4 of 5 overall
University Center in the Bronx has an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with 4-star ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. It reported 3.60 nurse staffing hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1, had no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included nutrition/menu, food handling, and resident assessment issues.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.5995 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 25, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.5995.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.63
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65
- Nurse aides
- 2.31
- Weekend nursing
- 3.47
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 26%
Registered nurse turnover: 25%
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
22.7%30%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%0%No change
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
3.2%8.4%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
9.7%4.9%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.7%0%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
10.4%4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
0%4.8%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
2.6%0%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
96.8%100%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
—97.6%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
96.9%61.9%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—72.2%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
66.7%23.3%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited May 2024 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: E
The nursing home failed to make sure each resident got an accurate assessment of their needs and condition. Cited March 2026 — 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 safe and appropriate breathing care when a resident needed it. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 695 — 42 CFR §483.25(i) — S/S: D
The home failed to safeguard residents’ private information and keep each resident’s medical records properly maintained. Cited March 2026 — isolated incident, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 842 — 42 CFR §483.70 — 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 3 health deficiencies.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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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
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of CENTERS HEALTH CARE · 36 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 44.4 residents on an average day (97% of 46 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 57 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.