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Nursing Home · Bronx, NY
66 Van Cortlandt Park South, West Bronx · Bronx, NY 10463
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Medicare overall rating
2 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 264 beds. This is not the number of openings.
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Provides nursing care and help with daily activities. Some offer short-term rehabilitation.
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Medicare rates this facility 2 out of 5 overall. Medicare reports an average of 0.35 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Review the inspection findings, ask which corrective actions are complete, and discuss the support your family member would receive.
St. Patrick's Home receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the warm, religious atmosphere and dedicated physical therapy team, while others report serious concerns regarding neglect and understaffing. Families frequently highlight the facility's cleanliness and professional staff, but multiple accounts describe significant lapses in basic care, such as feeding assistance, hygiene, and communication during emergencies.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
While many praise specific staff members, numerous reports of neglect and unprofessionalism exist.
Families report difficulty reaching staff and receiving updates on medical status.
Most reviewers find the facility clean, though some note specific issues with equipment hygiene.
Reviews are split, with some calling it delicious and others noting a decline in quality.
Reviewers frequently mention the chapel, religious services, and recreational activities positively.
Multiple reports of missing medications and difficulty coordinating with in-house doctors.
Families of residents with dementia report significant issues with agitation management and neglect.
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 · 152 analyzed
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Key Review Excerpts
“The residents often are ignored for hours on ends - I saw this.”
“I can't be remiss in mentioning the outstanding physical therapist staff that are welcoming and motivating to get you back on track in your health!”
“I try to be there at least 5 times for dinner each week to feed my mom because whenever I am not there it is a hit or miss on when she will be fed.”
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 vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
Families have filed complaints that triggered 5 deficiencies, including serious concerns about abuse reporting and resident protection that recurred in both 2024 surveys. The facility struggles with fire safety systems, care planning, and accident prevention, with repeated violations across multiple surveys from 2019-2024. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of recurring issues in critical safety areas warrants careful consideration during any visit.
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.
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.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Egress Deficiencies
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
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.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Federal Penalties
Fine
May 9, 2024
$51,500
St Patricks Home
nonprofit
Carmelite Sisters for the Aged & Infirm
9 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.6/5 · Rank 1 of 8 (Highest rating)
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