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Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

120 Odell Avenue, Northwest Yonkers · Yonkers, NY 10701120 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.9/5

based on 129 Google reviews

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3/ 10
moderate Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (12 vs median 6.0)

Below average in NY · Meets national RN staffing standard · Above recommended total nurse staffing · Low staff turnover (stable workforce) · $66,859 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility features an exceptionally strong rehabilitation therapy team, making it a potential candidate for short-term recovery. However, given the recurring reports of nursing neglect and poor communication, we strongly advise families to be present daily to monitor care and to have a clear escalation plan if your concerns are not addressed by the nursing staff.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

129 reviews on Google
Adira at Riverside presents a polarized experience for families, with many praising the facility for its clean environment and highly effective rehabilitation therapy team. However, a significant number of reviewers report serious concerns regarding inconsistent nursing care, poor communication from administrative staff, and potential understaffing that impacts patient safety. Families should be aware that while many report positive outcomes, there are recurring complaints about neglect and slow response times.

Quality Themes

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Food3.0Staff6.0Clean9.0Activities8.0Meds3.0Memory2.0Comms4.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Clean, well-maintained facility environment
  • Warm and professional administrative staff
  • Strong recreation and activities program

Concerns

  • Inconsistent or neglectful nursing care (mentioned by 14 reviewers)
  • Poor communication and unresponsiveness from administration/social work (mentioned by 8 reviewers)
  • Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 7 reviewers)
  • Poor food quality and limited dietary options (mentioned by 5 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'16(3)'18(6)'20(13)'22(14)'24(17)'26(11)

Distribution · 131 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1Given the facility's strong reputation for physical and occupational therapy, how do you coordinate those sessions with the daily nursing care to ensure a seamless recovery process?
  • 2I noticed some feedback regarding response times; could you explain the current system for how residents alert staff when they need assistance, and what the typical response time looks like?
  • 3Communication is very important to our family; what is the standard protocol for keeping family members updated on changes in a resident's health or medication adjustments?
  • 4Since the facility has a robust recreation program, could you walk us through a typical weekly activity schedule and how you encourage residents to participate?
  • 5Regarding the dining experience, how do you handle specific dietary requirements or preferences, and is there flexibility if a resident is not satisfied with the daily menu options?
  • 6With the recent health inspection results in mind, what specific steps or quality improvement initiatives is the leadership team currently prioritizing to enhance the overall standard of care?

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Key Review Excerpts

The physical and occupational therapy and friendly and demonstrate the highest level of professionalism. I highly recommend Adira to anyone in need of rehabilitation services.

Rehab patient · 2023★★★★★

The nursing staff often seemed disengaged or unavailable, and several times I had to step in myself or escalate to supervisors just to get basic care addressed.

Family member · 2025☆☆☆☆

My mother was there for 38 hours before she had to be rushed to the hospital. The genius that placed the 911 call FAILED TO STATE THE PATIENT WAS ON A VENTILATOR.

Family member · 2023☆☆☆☆
Source: 129 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
1.66hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.32hrs
OK
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
19%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
31%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets the national staffing benchmarks. Higher staffing is linked to fewer falls and better day-to-day care.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

14

measures

Worse Than Avg

2

measures

Mixed Results

1

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility54.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
54.2%
US
12.1%
NY
18.9%
Westchester
19.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

🚿

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.6%
Better than Avg
Here
3.6%
US
19.4%
NY
20.2%
Westchester
16.9%
🚶

Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility5.0%
Better than Avg
Here
5.0%
US
15.3%
NY
13.8%
Westchester
13.1%
💊

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.8%
Better than Avg
Here
9.8%
US
19.5%
NY
13.3%
Westchester
14.5%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
93.4%
NY
91.3%
Westchester
90.8%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility9.0%
Better than Avg
Here
9.0%
US
14.4%
NY
14.8%
Westchester
14.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
81.8%
NY
77.0%
Westchester
73.8%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
79.7%
NY
78.8%
Westchester
78.1%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.1%
Better than Avg
Here
1.1%
US
1.6%
NY
1.2%
Westchester
1.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

12deficiencies
1penalties
Well above state avg (7.6)
4 complaint-triggered
$66,859 in fines

This facility has a concerning pattern with families filing four complaint-triggered deficiencies, including recent safety issues and accident hazards that recurred in both 2023 and 2025. The main problem areas span safety and accident prevention, fire safety systems, and nursing staffing levels. While the facility has corrected each cited deficiency, the recurring safety violations and multiple family complaints suggest ongoing challenges with maintaining consistent care standards and facility safety.

Oct 17, 2025Complaint
1
0689Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Aug 30, 2024Routine
20
0686Actual harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0725Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

0730Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0324Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0741Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0930Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0688Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

0695Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0883Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

0887Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0271Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0281Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0291Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Aug 30, 2024Complaint
2
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

0812Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nov 28, 2023Complaint
1
0689Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Aug 18, 2021Routine
12
0271Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0923Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0677Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0925Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0374Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

0920Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Aug 22, 2019Routine
6
0225Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0521Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0541Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 30, 2024

$66,859

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Schwimmer, Leopold

Owner

Stein, Allen

Owner

Strulovitch, Lazer

Owner

Key personnel

Fischbein, EphraimManagerNshiewat, JosephManagerStein, AllenManagerSchwimmer, LeopoldTrustee of the SnfStein, AllenTrustee of the Snf
Source: Medicare provider data

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