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Nursing Home · Bronx, NY
2505 Grand Ave, Fordham Manor · Bronx, NY 10468
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Medicare overall rating
4 / 5 stars
Inspection records →About this listing
Catalog updated Sep 1, 2026. Current services and availability are unconfirmed.
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Reported capacity: 46 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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University Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a strong overall Medicare rating. Medicare reports an average of 0.63 registered-nurse hours per resident per day. Ask how coverage varies across shifts. Public Google reviews average 4.1 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.
University Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing receives highly polarized feedback, with many reviewers praising the small, homelike environment and attentive staff, while others report serious concerns regarding neglect, poor communication, and facility maintenance. Families should be aware of a recurring pattern where positive reviews often lack detail, while negative reviews cite specific, concerning incidents involving patient safety, hygiene, and administrative responsiveness.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Many reviewers praise the staff as caring, but multiple reports of unprofessionalism and neglect exist.
Multiple reviewers report significant difficulty reaching administration or getting calls returned.
Reports of the facility being dirty and in need of renovation conflict with claims of it being well-maintained.
Reviews are split, with some calling meals nutritious while others mention general facility neglect.
Some reviewers mention positive programming, while others note noise disturbances.
One positive mention of dementia care, but no detailed feedback on specialized memory care services.
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.
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Distribution · 68 analyzed
This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.
Key Review Excerpts
“From the moment my mother arrived, the level of care was unacceptable. Her bed was not functioning properly and had no safety rails, creating a serious fall risk.”
“The place is old and falling apart too small.alot of work is needed in this place. It needs to be renovated. Beds are the first hospital beds to have been made the wood dressers are rotting from the bottom.”
“The staff is not only highly professional but also incredibly compassionate and attentive. They take the time to get to know each resident personally, which made a huge difference in my grandparent 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 whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on antipsychotic medication
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
Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback
University Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a concerning pattern of recurring safety deficiencies across three surveys, with electrical systems and emergency lighting issues appearing in multiple inspections. Fire safety systems, care planning, and dietary management were the primary problem areas identified by inspectors. While all 25 deficiencies show correction dates, the repetition of safety violations across years suggests ongoing maintenance and oversight challenges that families should discuss during visits.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
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
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
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
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Egress Deficiencies
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
University Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
for profit
Centers Health Care
36 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 4 of 35
Owners
Areman, Avraham
Owner
Farkas, Elisabeth
Owner
Rozenberg, Beth
Owner
Rozenberg, Kenneth
Owner
Key personnel
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