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Nursing Home · Bronx, NY
3518 Bainbridge Avenue, Norwood · Bronx, NY 10467
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Medicare overall rating
5 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 200 beds. This is not the number of openings.
Contact information →Care & support
Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. Medicare reports an average of 0.42 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Public Google reviews average 4.4 out of 5. Read both positive and critical feedback, and ask how concerns are handled. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.
Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center receives consistent praise for its compassionate, professional, and attentive nursing and therapy staff who are frequently described as the facility's greatest asset. While many families report high satisfaction with the cleanliness and quality of care, some reviewers express significant concerns regarding the aging physical infrastructure, a lack of outdoor space for residents, and occasional lapses in responsiveness or communication during off-hours.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
The vast majority of reviews highlight the staff as caring, professional, and dedicated.
Communication is described as excellent by some, but others report being ignored or dismissed.
Most reviewers consistently describe the facility as clean and free of odors.
While some find the food acceptable, others noted issues like finding foreign objects or lack of variety.
Reviewers noted a lack of engagement, with some residents observed sitting in hallways without activities.
Scores range from 0 (negative) to 10 (positive). They are model interpretations of reviews and are not clinical, safety, or inspection ratings. Unmentioned topics are omitted.
Strengths
Concerns
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 228 analyzed
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Key Review Excerpts
“The physical therapy dept is 100% excellent i feel at ease when I'm home knowing my husband is being taking care of”
“The staff is so caring. I'm so appreciative of the care they provided to my mom. They were very helpful and kind.”
“The facility itself does look dated and could benefit from some updates. A fresh coat of paint and a little modernization would go a long way in enhancing the overall experience.”
Reported nursing hours are daily averages per resident. They do not describe a specific shift or guarantee one-to-one care.
Per resident, per day
Nurses and aides combined
Reported by Medicare
Registered nurses
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EveryPlace uses reference points of 0.75 registered-nurse hours and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident per day. These are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements or a determination that a facility meets a resident's needs.
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents who lost too much weight
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
This facility shows a pattern of recurring fire safety and smoke protection deficiencies, with multiple issues identified in 2023 involving sprinkler systems, smoke barriers, and emergency exits. One complaint was filed by families regarding failure to properly report suspected abuse or neglect. The facility has corrected all identified problems, though care planning issues have appeared in multiple surveys, and recent 2025 deficiencies included medication labeling and food safety concerns.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Administration Deficiencies
Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
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.
Construction Deficiencies
Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Owners
Isaac E Goldbrenner Estate
Owner · Organization
Brachfeld, Joseph
Owner
Hartman, Israel
Owner
Key personnel
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Google Reviews
301 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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