Isabella Center for Rehabilitation

Isabella Center for Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New York State

Isabella Center for Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New York State

Isabella Center for Rehabilitation

515 Audubon Ave, New York, NY 10040 View Map

Isabella Center for Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New York State

Isabella Center for Rehabilitation is a Nursing Home in New York State

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Overview of Isabella Center for Rehabilitation

As the proud community that has blazed the trail for adult care for over 100 years, Isabella Center for Rehabilitation provides short-term and long-term services. Isabella Center boasts their proactive services and attention, ensuring that residents get the best care possible. As a partner of the Metropolitan Jewish Health System (MJHS), the rehabilitation center also offers the Isabella House that caters to independent living adults. Isabella Center for Rehabilitation is one of the safe centers for seniors looking for comprehensive additional support.
Isabella Center offers a modest lifestyle in a large community that mainly provides services for nursing homes residents. The flexible community accepts insurance, so long as detailed documents are provided. As a 705-bed community, they offer private rooms for a more comfortable setting. Community programs at Isabella are centered on health and wellness– striving to meet the mental, emotional, and physical needs of each resident. They provide a list of activities and programs that residents can participate in, contributing to their vibrant stay in the community. 

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.31/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 705

This home usually has limited availability

Occupancy is moderate, suggesting balanced demand.

Similar demand to the New York average
Occupancy rate 93.2%
Residents per day (avg) 685
Occupancy rate
93.2%
Residents per day (avg)
685

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Might be optimal for
Post-acute recovery Temporary care Transitional stays

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

23% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

63% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Medicaid

14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$96.3M
Operating deficit
-$12.9M
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$96,322,112.00
Operating deficit
$-12,929,337.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$38.6M
40.1% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$68.2M
Total costs $106.8M
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AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

SNF

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Address 10.6 miles from city center

Address 515 Audubon Ave, New York, NY 10040

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

742
Total Staff
534
Employees
208
Contractors
256,374
Total Hours (Quarter)
370
Avg Staff/Day
7.6
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse1187.5 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse658.2 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant3797.8 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
2 staff
7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
562 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
43 staff
3.5hs shift avg
Therapy Services
84 staff
8hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
27 staff
8.8hs shift avg
Social Services
13 staff
7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
2 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Other Services
9 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
19.5%
of total hours from contractors
50,021 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 4 Speech Language Pathologist: 7 Certified Nursing Assistant: 87 Registered Nurse: 35 Qualified Activities Professional: 11 Licensed Practical Nurse: 34 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 14 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 7 Qualified Social Worker: 6
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant29287379141,18291100%7.8
Registered Nurse833511835,09591100%7.5
Physical Therapist5805824,37091100%7.8
Licensed Practical Nurse31346523,43491100%8.2
Qualified Activities Professional1611276,54891100%8.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist2614405,20491100%3.2
Physical Therapy Aide0773,7427886%8.6
Speech Language Pathologist0773,6457886%8.5
Mental Health Service Worker9093,16291100%7.6
Other Social Services Staff7072,50491100%7.2
Occupational Therapy Aide5162,3428897%7.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician0441,5487886%8.2
Physical Therapy Assistant0228077077%8.1
Administrator2027916369%7
Nurse Practitioner1016146167%10.1
Other Dietary Services Staff1014596369%7.3
Dietitian1013785459%7
Other Physician2022756875%4
Qualified Social Worker0662744549%5.4

Health Inspection History

Total Health inspections 4
11% above New York average
New York average: 3.6

Last Health inspection on Apr 2024

Total Health citations 23
24% above New York average
New York average: 18.5

5.75 citations per inspection (avg)

Citations origin

Citations can result from standard inspections or complaint-based investigations.

Standard inspections 21 citations
Complaint investigations 6 citations
Breakdown of citations
Critical Health citations 0
100% below New York average
New York average: 0.2
Serious Health citations 0
100% below New York average
New York average: 0.2
Moderate Health citations 22

Minor Health citations 1
Citations history (last 3 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Apr 02, 2024
Corrected

Nursing Services moderate citation Apr 02, 2024
Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Apr 02, 2024
Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Apr 02, 2024
Corrected

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
685 Total Residents
Medicare 67 (9.8%)
Medicaid 431 (62.9%)
Private Pay/Other 187 (27.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Member Group
Nurse Aide Training
Family Engagement

Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score 9.1
7% better than New York average
New York average: 9.8
Functional decline score 16.5
9% better than New York average
New York average: 18.1
Long-Stay Resident Measures
Daily care & independence

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 15.5%
6% below New York average.

Walking Ability Worsened 16.5%
0% below New York average.

Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 17.6%
18% below New York average.
Safety & clinical stability

Falls with Major Injury 1.7%
45% below New York average.

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 6.2%
14% below New York average.

Urinary Tract Infection 0.6%
54% below New York average.
Emotional & behavioral wellbeing

Depressive Symptoms 5.6%
69% below New York average.

Antipsychotic Use 10.9%
13% below New York average.
Preventive care

Pneumococcal Vaccine 97.0%
6% above New York average.

Influenza Vaccine 99.6%
5% above New York average.
Nutrition & physical health

Lost Too Much Weight 5.8%
5% below New York average.
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine 80.0%

Near New York average
Antipsychotic medication increase 1.4%

7% worse than New York average
Influenza Vaccine 92.1%

17% better than New York average

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled, New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).

~$2,829/month (300% FBR, individual).

$30,182 (individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion).

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+, New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

~$2,500/month (individual, varies).

$15,000 (individual).

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+, NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.

$50,000/year (household).

No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+, NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.

$58,399/year (household).

No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

One participant must be 60+ (host or guest), NYC resident, able to share living space.

No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.

Not applicable; focus on housing need.

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

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