Riverspring Assisted Living in Bronx, NY | 5 Photos

Overview of Riverspring Assisted Living

Operated by The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale, Riverspring Assisted Living is located at 5901 Palisade Ave in the North Riverdale neighborhood of the Bronx. The community is licensed in New York as an Adult Home providing assisted living services. It also offers memory care stays and long-term rehabilitation stays alongside its standard assisted living services.

The 35-bed community is on a 32-acre campus, giving residents space to enjoy both indoor and outdoor areas. Daily support includes an in-house nursing staff, medication management, 24-hour security, emergency call assistance, housekeeping, and access to additional on-site medical services. Residents can bring their pets during their stay.

The neighborhood has a Walk Score of 49, making it somewhat walkable. A few nearby errands can be completed on foot, while most trips require a car or other transportation. State health inspectors have reviewed the community’s records over time. Recordkeeping has been the main area of focus rather than direct resident care.

Families touring Riverspring Assisted Living may want to ask how these administrative processes are managed each day. Pomeranz serves as the organization’s President and CEO.

Facility Direct Line (800) 567-3646

35-bed community

A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.

Walk Score: 49 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)

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About this community

Facility TypeAdult Home

CountyBronx

Riverspring Assisted Living is legally operated by The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale.

Staffing

Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.

ContactMr. David V. Pomeranz, President/CEO (per BBB, record updated Jul 2026)

Since 2021 · 5 years of data 0 enforcement actions 1 violation 1 inspection

Inspection score unavailable

Not enough inspection history to generate a score.

Average score for New York assisted living residences: B 83/100

Inspection Scorecard This scorecard compares key inspection, violation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2021 vs. New York state average

Overall vs. NY average

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	1	9	This facility has had 89% fewer total inspections than the New York average (1 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 89% fewer
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	1	4	This facility has 75% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 75% better
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	100%	44%	This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse Rank #287 / 319 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 287th out of 319 homes in New York for % of inspections with violations. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	0	6	This facility has 100% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (0 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 100% better Rank #1 / 319 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 1st out of 319 homes in New York for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Violations Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total violations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	1	14.5	This facility has 93% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 93% better Rank #104 / 319 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 104th out of 319 homes in New York for violations. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.
Violations per inspection Average violations per inspection.	1	1.6	This facility has 38% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 38% better Rank #200 / 319 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 200th out of 319 homes in New York for violations per inspection. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 319 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.

Violation breakdown

1 Records and Reports NY avg: 2.0

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What does this home offer?

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5.1 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Bronx's city center to Riverspring Assisted Living's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 3.13 miles to nearest hospital (Englewood Hospital)

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Info below is compiled from the NY State Dept. of Health (NYSDOH), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled

General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

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

NY EISEP

Age 60+

General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $15,000 individual

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

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+

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

Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.

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

Benefits

Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+

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

Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits

Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

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

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)

General NYC resident, able to share living space.

Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.

Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits

Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

What neighborhood is Riverspring Assisted Living in?

Riverspring Assisted Living is in the North Riverdale neighborhood of Bronx.

Who is the owner of Riverspring Assisted Living?

Riverspring Assisted Living is legally operated by The Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale.

Is Riverspring Assisted Living in a walkable area?

Riverspring Assisted Living has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Riverspring Assisted Living?

Yes, Riverspring Assisted Living allows residents to bring their pets.

How many beds does Riverspring Assisted Living have?

Riverspring Assisted Living has 35 beds.

Are there photos of Riverspring Assisted Living?

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What is the address of Riverspring Assisted Living?

Riverspring Assisted Living is located at 5901 Palisade Ave, Bronx, NY 10471.

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