Nursing Home

Isabella Center for Rehabilitation

Nursing Home

Isabella Center for Rehabilitation

515 Audubon Ave, New York, NY 10040 View map
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. 

(212) 342-9200

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
2/5
New York average: 3.1/5
Health Inspection Info Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
2/5
New York average: 2.8/5
Staffing Info Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
3/5
New York average: 2.7/5
Quality Measures Info Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
3/5
New York average: 3.8/5

Nursing care per resident

Info Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
3h 18m per day

This home provides 8% less nursing time per resident than the New York average.

New York average: 3h 35m per day

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Staff type Facility State avg National avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info Registered nurse hours per resident per day. 31m per day 28m per day 29m per day

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 community
Home revenue
$96.3M
Operating deficit
-$12.9M
Voluntary non-profit community
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
Walk Score
Walk Score: 93 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

About this community

Care Services

Nursing Services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Memory Care
Independent Living
Skilled Nursing
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Short-Term Rehab

All Levels of Care

Inpatient Rehab
Long-Term Care
Memory Care
Hospice and Palliative Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

HD-compatible flat-screen TVs
over 60 cable channels
complimentary Wi-Fi
tablets available for patients/residents
newspapers available in English and Spanish
virtual visits available
beauty parlor/barber services
beautiful sunroom/lounge areas
lush gardens
religious services
individual pastoral support
holiday celebrations
live entertainment
on-site laundry service
flexible visiting hours
free on-site parking

Programs & Activities

Specific Programs
Inpatient Rehab, Long-Term Care, Ventilator Support, Memory Care, Independent Living, Community Programs
Religious Services
Yes

Dining & Nutrition

Food Description
Socialize while enjoying meals in our welcoming dining rooms; in-room dining; light meals/snacks available 24/7.
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Health Inspection History

Inspections
Total health inspections 4

New York average 3.6


Last Health inspection on Apr 2024

Total health citations 23
Citations per inspection
5.75

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

17 of 23 citations resulted from standard inspections; 2 of 23 resulted from complaint investigations; and 4 of 23 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations More info 0
100% better than New York average

New York average: 0.2


Serious Health citations More info 0
100% better than New York average

New York average: 0.2

0 critical citations More info New York average: 0.2

0 serious citations More info New York average: 0.2

22 moderate citations More info New York average: 17.4

1 minor citation More info New York average: 0.7
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

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Address 10.6 miles from city center — 2.84 miles to nearest hospital (NYC Health + Hospitals/Harlem)

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

Facility Characteristics

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

Total census
685 residents
Residents by payment source
Medicare
67 residents (9.8%)
Medicaid
431 residents (62.9%)
Private pay or other
187 residents (27.3%)
Programs & Services
Residents' Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

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 Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 9.1
7% better than New York average

New York average: 9.8

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 16.5
9% better than New York average

New York average: 18.1

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average New York avg: 4.3 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 15.5%
6% better than New York average

New York average: 16.4%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 16.5%
In line with New York average

New York average: 16.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.6%
18% better than New York average

New York average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.7%
45% better than New York average

New York average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 6.2%
14% better than New York average

New York average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.6%
54% better than New York average

New York average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.8%
5% better than New York average

New York average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.6%
69% better than New York average

New York average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 10.9%
13% better than New York average

New York average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.0%
6% better than New York average

New York average: 91.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.6%
5% better than New York average

New York average: 95.2%

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days Info Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.88
10% worse than New York average

New York average: 1.71

ED visits per 1,000 days Info Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days. 1.67
24% worse than New York average

New York average: 1.35

Short-stay resident measures
Below average New York avg: 3.7 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 80.0%
In line with New York average

New York average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.4%
7% worse than New York average

New York average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 92.1%
17% better than New York average

New York average: 78.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 24.3%
18% worse than New York average

New York average: 20.6%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 10.0%
In line with New York average

New York average: 9.7%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 0.2%
73% better than New York average

New York average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 46.0%
14% worse than New York average

New York average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 41.3%
18% worse than New York average

New York average: 50.6%

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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.