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.
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
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- 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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Distribution · 209 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
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”
“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!”
“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.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total 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
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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 vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose walking got worse
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents needing more daily help over time
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
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
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, 2024Routine7
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Oct 28, 2024Complaint1
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, 2022Routine3
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Dec 12, 2019Routine4
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Cassena Care
13 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.7/5 · Rank 10 of 15
Ownership & Management
Owners
Debenedictis, Pasquale
Owner
Rutenberg, Solomon
Owner
Schrieber, Michael
Owner
Solovey, Alex
Owner
Key personnel
Contact
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References & Resources
Medicare Care Compare
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Google Reviews
342 reviews from families & visitors
Official Website
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