Bronxcare Special Care Center

Bronxcare Special Care Center is a Nursing Home in New York State

Bronxcare Special Care Center is a Nursing Home in New York State

Bronxcare Special Care Center

Bronx, NY 10456 View Map

Bronxcare Special Care Center is a Nursing Home in New York State

Bronxcare Special Care Center is a Nursing Home in New York State

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Overview of Bronxcare Special Care Center
Bronxcare Special Care Center is part of the BronxCare Health System, the largest health system serving the South and Central Bronx. It offers a wide range of services including emergency medicine, comprehensive cancer care, women's health, and rehabilitation services. The center is committed to providing high-quality and accessible healthcare to the community.
(718) 579-7000

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Nurse hours per resident 3.20/day
Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
3/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
3/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
2/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
2/5

Capacity and availability

High-capacity home

May provide extensive amenities, services and programs.

Total beds 240

This home is often near full

That suggests steady demand, but availability may be limited.

Higher demand than most homes in New York
Occupancy rate 99.8%
Residents per day (avg) 230
Occupancy rate
99.8%
Residents per day (avg)
230

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily long-term care, limited rehab

Most residents stay long-term, while a smaller portion are admitted for short-term rehab.

Might be optimal for
Long-term residence Daily assistance Occasional rehab needs

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

12% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

64% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 - 5 months

Medicaid

24% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 years

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit home
Other
Home revenue
$57.4M
Operating deficit
-$33.0K
Voluntary non-profit home Other
Home revenue
$57,423,717.00
Operating deficit
$-33,002.00
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$20.4M
35.4% of revenue
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$37.1M
Total costs $57.5M
Bed community size
240-bed community
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

About this community

License Status
Active
Facility Type
Nursing Home

Additional licensing details

License number: 7000364N
CMS Certification Number: 335753
County: Bronx

Ownership & operating entity

Owner name: Bronxcare Special Care Center (Not for Profit)

Amenities & Lifestyle

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Emergency Medicine, Department of Medicine, Comprehensive Cancer Care, Women's Health, Surgery, Ear, Nose, and Throat, Orthopaedics, Anesthesiology, Ophthalmology, Pediatrics, Family Medicine, Radiology, Psychiatry, Dentistry, Medical Education, BronxCare Special Care Center, Pharmacy Department

Inspection History

In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.

6 inspections

6 with citations, 0 without citations

129 complaints

53.8 complaints per 100 occupied beds

Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.

25 total citations

Citations indicate regulatory violations. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.

1 enforcement action

Penalties or interventions imposed by state regulators when facilities do not comply with quality, safety or regulatory standards.

December 18, 2020 — Stipulation & Order #: NH-21-075

A formal agreement with the state to correct serious or repeated issues.

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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
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SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

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744
No
A
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97.6%
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729.50
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3/5
5/5
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Bronx Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

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199
No
-
-
ALVAREZ, ALFREDO
96.3%
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31.3%
192.60
5/5
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4/5
3/5
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-
Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

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200
No
-
-
SIRKIS, MOSHE
86.3%
$35,047,638.00
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38.6%
184.40
4/5
-
5/5
1/5
4/5
-
Bronxcare Special Care Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

NY 10456
240
No
-
-
COLON, JOHN
99.8%
$56,353,070.00
$20,353,818.00
36.1%
229.70
3/5
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3/5
2/5
2/5
-
Concourse Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

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

Bronx
240
No
-
90
NEIMAN, MARVIN
97.9%
$85,649,185.00
$40.00
0%
233.90
1/5
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2/5
1/5
3/5
1

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Address 2.5 miles from city center

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Staffing Data

Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)

153
Total Staff
123
Employees
30
Contractors
59,720
Total Hours (Quarter)
82
Avg Staff/Day
8
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
Role Count Avg Shift (hrs) Uses Contractors?
Registered Nurse177.9 Yes
Licensed Practical Nurse198.3 Yes
Certified Nursing Assistant938.2 Yes
Staff by Category
Administration
1 staff
7hs shift avg
Nursing Staff
131 staff
8.1hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners
7 staff
7.2hs shift avg
Therapy Services
7 staff
7.1hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services
1 staff
7hs shift avg
Dietary Services
1 staff
7.6hs shift avg
Other Services
5 staff
6.9hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
12%
of total hours from contractors
7,137 contractor hours this quarter
Certified Nursing Assistant: 20 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Registered Nurse: 4 Physical Therapy Aide: 1
Role Employees Contractors Total Staff Total Hours Days Worked % of Days Avg Shift (hrs)
Certified Nursing Assistant73209337,27791100%8.2
Licensed Practical Nurse145198,10391100%8.3
Registered Nurse134176,42491100%7.9
Clinical Nurse Specialist6062,0807785%7.2
Mental Health Service Worker3031,1848088%7
Dental Services Staff2027896470%6.9
Respiratory Therapy Technician2027406369%7.3
Speech Language Pathologist2025104448%6.6
Occupational Therapist1015056875%7.4
Medication Aide/Technician1014105459%7.6
Other Social Services Staff1013645257%7
Dietitian1013484651%7.6
Physical Therapy Assistant1013014347%7
Physical Therapy Aide0112944347%6.8
RN Director of Nursing1011542224%7
Administrator1011191719%7
Nurse Practitioner1011191719%7

Health Inspection History

Source: CMS Health Citations (Oct 2020 – Aug 2025)

3
Inspections
10
Total Citations
0
Critical (J-L)
0
Serious (G-I)
3.33
Citations/Inspection
Aug 2025
Last Inspection
Citation Severity Distribution
Minor (A-C)
0
Moderate (D-F)
10
Serious (G-I)
0
Critical (J-L)
0
What do these levels mean?
Top Deficiency Categories
Resident Rights
3
30% of total
Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation
2
20% of total
Quality of Life & Care
1
10% of total
Pharmacy Services
1
10% of total
Citation Sources
Standard Inspections 9
Complaint Investigations 1
State Comparison (NY)
Citations
10
New York average: 18.5
Critical Citations
0
New York average: 0.2
Recent Citations (Last 3 Years)
DateSeverity ?CategoryTagStatus
Aug 14, 2025 D NutritionF0804 Corrected
Jun 08, 2023 E PharmacyF0758 Corrected
Jun 08, 2023 D Quality of CareF0690 Corrected
Jun 08, 2023 D Care PlanningF0655 Corrected
Jun 08, 2023 D Care PlanningF0657 Corrected
Jun 08, 2023 D Resident RightsF0553 Corrected
Jun 08, 2023 E Resident RightsF0570 Corrected
Jun 08, 2023 D Resident RightsF0578 Corrected
Oct 28, 2020 D Abuse/NeglectF0609 Corrected
Oct 28, 2020 D Abuse/NeglectF0610 Corrected

Facility Characteristics

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

Ownership: Non-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
238 Total Residents
Medicare 9 (3.8%)
Medicaid 118 (49.6%)
Private Pay/Other 111 (46.6%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
Family Engagement

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

Quality Measures

CMS quality measures assess care quality for long-stay and short-stay residents. Lower percentages generally indicate better outcomes for most measures.

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare (Data as of Jan 2026)

High-Risk Clinical Events
13.6 Score
38% worse than avg New York avg: 9.8

Composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and ADL decline

Functional Decline
19.9 Score
10% worse than avg New York avg: 18.1

Composite score based on ADL decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence

Long-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 101 days or more. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care.

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
24.1%
Lost Too Much Weight
5.2%
Urinary Tract Infection
1.2%
Depressive Symptoms
0.4%
Falls with Major Injury
1.3%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
60.3%
Antipsychotic Use
14.5%
Walking Ability Worsened
30.6%
Influenza Vaccine
87.9%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
6.9%
Low Risk Long-Stay Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
4.9%
Short-Stay Resident Measures

Measures for residents who stay 100 days or less (typically rehabilitation patients).

Pneumococcal Vaccine
23.8% 69% worse than avg New York: 76.6%
Short-Stay Residents Who Received a New Antipsychotic Medication
4.3% 235% worse than avg New York: 1.3%
Influenza Vaccine
26.4% 67% worse than avg New York: 78.8%

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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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