Serving residents in the East Bronx, Providence Rest is a nursing home beside Eastchester Bay, offering a quiet waterside setting near Calvary Hospital. The facility was founded in 1921 and has roots tied to the Sisters of St. John the Baptist. Its faith-based, holistic approach aims to support residents’ physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual needs. Providence Rest, Inc. operates the facility under owner Telma Flores.
The community provides nursing home, home care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing services. It also partners with hospice services for residents who choose that type of care. The range of services allows families to potentially keep a loved one in familiar surroundings as their needs change over time.
The 200-bed community has an occupancy rate of 96%. Most residents stay around 182 days, which is a mix of longer-term care and shorter rehabilitation stays. Nurse staffing averages 2 hours and 56 minutes per resident daily. Families can choose from Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay to cover care costs.
State health inspections have mainly focused on care documentation, staffing practices, infection control, and building safety maintenance. Reviews have found occasional concerns involving medication administration. No single issue stands out as a dominant or worsening pattern.
Residents and families can participate in an active Resident Council and Family Council. Both groups meet regularly to share input on daily life and care within the community. The surrounding neighborhood is moderately walkable, with a Walk Score of 50. Some errands can be completed on foot, and there’s a range of amenities nearby. The waterside setting, long history, and opportunities for resident and family involvement make Providence Rest an established option for long-term and rehabilitative nursing care in the Bronx.
