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Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Meets baseline Medicare standards with room for improvement. A tour and talking to current residents' families is the best next step.

2678 Kingsbridge Terrace, West Bronx · Bronx, NY 10463240 bedsLicensed & Active
3/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.5/5

based on 342 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its rehabilitation therapy, which has helped many patients regain mobility and return home. However, families should be aware of reports regarding nursing responsiveness and should proactively monitor their loved one's care, especially during evenings and weekends.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

342 reviews on Google
Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center receives high praise for its rehabilitation department, with numerous patients reporting successful recovery and improved mobility. While the facility is frequently described as clean and professional, a small subset of families and visitors have raised serious concerns regarding nursing responsiveness and the quality of care provided during off-hours.

Quality Themes

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Food2.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities7.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms6.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Clean and well-maintained facility
  • Professional and supportive staff
  • Strong focus on patient independence

Concerns

  • Nursing staff responsiveness and lack of patient monitoring (mentioned by 3 reviewers)
  • Inadequate therapy services or lack of communication regarding care plans (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Poor quality of food (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2344.62024(39)4.92025(142)4.42026(28)

Distribution · 209 analyzed

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187
4
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5
27 reviews posted between Apr 16, 2025Apr 26, 2025 · 27 were 5-star
15 reviews posted between May 20, 2025May 24, 2025 · 15 were 5-star
14 reviews posted between Apr 21, 2025Apr 26, 2025 · 14 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

77%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your facility has a strong reputation for physical and occupational therapy; how do you ensure families are kept in the loop regarding updates to a loved one's specific therapy care plan?
  • 2With a 2-star CMS staffing rating, could you walk me through how you manage shift handovers to ensure residents receive consistent attention and timely responses to their needs?
  • 3I see that you are quite active in responding to feedback online; how do you use that family input to improve the daily experience for residents here?
  • 4Regarding the dining experience, what options are available for residents who might be looking for more variety or higher quality meal choices?
  • 5How does your team balance the focus on resident independence with the need for consistent monitoring, especially during the evening and overnight hours?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency, what is your specific protocol for notifying family members and coordinating with local hospitals?

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Key Review Excerpts

My wife got her strength back , Therapist did great work with her , she is home now ❤️. Thank you fordham team for all your hard work

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★★

The therapists are excellent, ensuring she gets her workouts in. They got the best Therapist and Rehab ever.If you care about your loved one, this is the right place in the Bronx!

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★

I finally found a place that truly cares about their patients. The only issue, which is why I have them only 4 stars, was the girl up front when we first walked in.

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★★
Source: 342 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.99hrs
OK
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.14hrs
77%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
51%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
43%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

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

Medicare Rating
4/ 5
Better Than Avg

13

measures

Worse Than Avg

1

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility84.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
84.6%
US
12.1%
NY
18.9%
Bronx
26.8%

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

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Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility3.3%
Better than Avg
Here
3.3%
US
19.5%
NY
13.3%
Bronx
6.2%
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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.8%
Better than Avg
Here
99.8%
US
93.4%
NY
91.3%
Bronx
88.4%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.2%
Better than Avg
Here
7.2%
US
15.3%
NY
13.8%
Bronx
11.3%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility12.3%
Better than Avg
Here
12.3%
US
19.4%
NY
20.2%
Bronx
16.1%
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Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.6%
Better than Avg
Here
7.6%
US
14.4%
NY
14.8%
Bronx
12.2%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility95.1%
Better than Avg
Here
95.1%
US
81.8%
NY
77.0%
Bronx
65.2%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility93.8%
Better than Avg
Here
93.8%
US
79.8%
NY
78.8%
Bronx
70.2%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility1.5%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
1.5%
US
1.6%
NY
1.2%
Bronx
1.5%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

6deficiencies
Near state avg (7.6)
1 complaint-triggered

Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center had a significant increase in deficiencies in its most recent 2024 survey, with one family complaint regarding resident rights. The main problem areas include resident assessment and care planning, infection control (cited twice), and safety issues like emergency exits and smoke barriers. While all violations have reported correction dates, the facility's recent performance shows concerns across multiple care areas that families should discuss during visits.

Oct 28, 2024Routine
7
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

0374Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0641Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

0679Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

0711Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Oct 28, 2024Complaint
1
0561Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Sep 14, 2022Routine
3
0842Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

0211Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

0916Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.

Dec 12, 2019Routine
4
0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0293Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Cassena Care

Chain Size

13 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.7/5 · Rank 10 of 15

Ownership & Management

Owners

Debenedictis, Pasquale

Owner

28%

Rutenberg, Solomon

Owner

39%

Schrieber, Michael

Owner

5%

Solovey, Alex

Owner

28%

Key personnel

Skoczylas, EliW-2 Managing EmployeeDebenedictis, PasqualeOfficer / DirectorRutenberg, SolomonOfficer / DirectorSolovey, AlexOfficer / DirectorDerosa, AnthonyManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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