Nursing Home · Bronx, NY
1540 Tomlinson Avenue, East Bronx · Bronx, NY 10461
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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Availability
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Reported capacity: 77 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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Williamsbridge Center for Rehabilitation and Nrsg has a strong overall Medicare rating. Medicare reports an average of 0.44 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.
Williamsbridge Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing receives highly polarized reviews, with some families praising the dedicated nursing and rehab staff, while others report severe concerns regarding cleanliness and neglect. Many negative reviews describe a facility plagued by persistent odors, poor hygiene, and unprofessional staff behavior, leading to significant distress for residents and their families. Prospective families should be aware of the stark contrast between the positive experiences of some and the alarming reports of neglect and facility conditions from others.
AI summaries of public opinions. These describe review sentiment, not verified care quality.
Reviews are sharply divided between praise for specific compassionate staff and reports of neglect and rudeness.
Experiences vary widely, with some families praising leadership responsiveness and others citing total lack of communication.
Numerous reports of strong urine odors, dirty rooms, and general lack of sanitation.
Multiple reviewers described the food as cold or poor quality.
Several reviewers specifically mentioned that the recreation and activities program is engaging.
Reviewers reported missed medications and issues with IV care.
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 · 102 analyzed
This facility rarely responds to reviews.
Key Review Excerpts
“The staff is amazing. Quick to respond to a patient’s needs. As a patient my therapists were very supportive, patient and caring.”
“The nursing staff is attentive and knowledgeable. Wound care and healing is top-notch. The director of social services is compassionate and dedicated.”
“The facility is very small which gives it the benefit of a familial feel. The nursing staff is attentive and knowledgeable.”
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 whose walking got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
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 concerning patterns with repeated deficiencies across multiple surveys, including three complaints filed by families regarding wound care, accident prevention, and medication labeling. The most recurring issues involve infection control, food safety, fire safety systems, and electrical equipment problems that have persisted across all three survey periods from 2021 to 2025. While the facility reports correcting each deficiency, the repetitive nature of safety violations suggests ongoing operational challenges that families should carefully consider.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Egress Deficiencies
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
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
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Egress Deficiencies
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Meet requirements for the use of electrical equipment.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Williamsbridge Center for Rehabilitation and Nrsg
for profit
Centers Health Care
36 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 2.2/5 · Rank 8 of 35
Owners
Farkas, Elisabeth
Owner
Rozenberg, Beth
Owner
Rozenberg, Kenneth
Owner
Key personnel
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