Rebekah Health Links
Nursing Home & Home Care · Bronx, NY
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Rebekah Health Links

Nursing Home & Home Care · Bronx, NY
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Rebekah Health Links accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Rebekah Health Links

Enjoy a worry-free retirement with Rebekah Health Links, a dedicated home care provider in Bronx, NY, offering home care. Older adults can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and highly trained team attending to their daily living activities. The agency also provides home modifications to ensure accessibility and safety.

Physical therapy and rehabilitation are also provided to improve older adults’ living experiences. Family members also receive training and awareness about their loved ones’ conditions to prevent relapse. This home care agency is great for those needing care and support to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services delivered to their homes.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 34.9% Below NY avg. ▼ 34.9% Below NY avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 6.0% Above NY avg. ▲ 6.0% Above NY avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 63.2% Below NY avg. ▼ 63.2% Below NY avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 4.8% Above NY avg. ▲ 4.8% Above NY avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to New York state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 286th out of 388 homes in New York. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
2h 55m per day
Rank #286 / 388Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 286th out of 388 homes in New York. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the New York average, with a ranking across 388 New York SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility New York avg (3h 35m per day)
vs New York avg
-19%

1 of 1 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 35m per day ▼ 19% State avg: 3h 12m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day

Types of Care at Rebekah Health Links

Home Care

Capacity and availability

This home is often near full

Higher occupancy than the New York average: 88.3%
Occupancy rate
125.2% Rank #1 / 433Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 1st out of 433 homes in New York. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the New York average, with its Statewide rank out of 433. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
191 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 86 / 100 Rank #360 / 1168Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 360th out of 1168 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Amenities & Lifestyle

Specific ProgramsRehab & Extended Care, Senior Housing, Care At Home, Outpatient Rehab

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 244
Employees 119
Contractors 125
Staff to resident ratio 1.23:1
600% better than New York average
New York average ratio: 0.18:1 New York average ratio: 0.18:1See full New York ranking
Avg staff/day 100
Average shift 7.2 hours
6% worse than New York average
New York average: 7.7 hours New York average shift: 7.7 hoursSee full New York ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 66,516

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff 27
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.1 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff 50
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.6 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff 126
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.3 hours

This role is partially covered by contractors.

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

34.9%

23,231 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 65 Licensed Practical Nurse: 23 Registered Nurse: 16 Speech Language Pathologist: 6 Clinical Nurse Specialist: 3 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Physical Therapy Aide: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Dental Services Staff: 1 Other Dietary Services Staff: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant616512633,16992100%7.3
Licensed Practical Nurse27235014,62392100%7.6
Registered Nurse1116276,27092100%7.1
Speech Language Pathologist2682,91592100%7.5
Clinical Nurse Specialist4371,4918592%5.2
Other Dietary Services Staff4151,3768693%7.8
Respiratory Therapy Technician1231,0507986%7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0221,0257278%8.8
Physical Therapy Aide0229517885%6.9
Mental Health Service Worker2027936470%7
Administrator2025325661%7
Occupational Therapy Aide1124996470%6.8
Dietitian1014506470%7
Dental Services Staff1124245661%6.8
Nurse Practitioner1014065863%7
RN Director of Nursing1013384852%7
Medical Director0111042628%4
Occupational Therapy Assistant0221023740%2.4
126 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
50 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
27 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
8 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 100%
7 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 92%
5 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 93%
3 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 86%
2 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 78%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 85%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 70%
2 Administrator
% of Days 61%
2 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 70%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 70%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 61%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 63%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 52%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 28%
2 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 40%

Penalties and fines

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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. 9.2
6% 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. 14.6
20% better than New York average

New York average: 18.1

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.6%
11% 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 14.7%
11% better than 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 14.5%
32% 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 1.0%
67% 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 7.4%
In line with New York average

New York average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.9%
33% worse than New York average

New York average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.4%
38% worse than New York average

New York average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 31.4%
73% worse than New York average

New York average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 6.6%
48% 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 98.9%
8% 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 86.1%
9% worse than New York average

New York average: 95.2%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 98.2%
28% better than New York average

New York average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.6%
53% better 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 90.1%
14% better than New York average

New York average: 78.8%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

64% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 2 - 3 months

Private pay

6% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 9 years

Medicaid

30% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 199
Medicare
28
14.1% of residents
Medicaid
171
85.9% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

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

Active Resident Council

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

Finances and operations

Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$42.1M
Surplus of revenue
$2.1M
Voluntary non-profit community
Home revenue
$42.1M Rank #108 / 383Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 108th out of 383 homes in New York. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the New York SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Surplus of revenue
$2.1M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #73 / 383Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 73rd out of 383 homes in New York. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the New York average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$24.5M
58% of revenue Rank #80 / 383Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 383 homes in New York. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the New York average. Well-run New York SNFs typically land around 53–65% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$15.6M
Total costs $40.0M

What does this home offer?

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Rehabilitative Support

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Medication Reminders

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

Managed by Jeffrey Duarte

Administrator

Jeffrey Duarte serves as the Administrator at Rebekah Health Links, overseeing the community's operations and ensuring quality care for residents. His leadership supports a warm and professional environment dedicated to resident well-being.

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Address 2.1 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Bronx's city center to Rebekah Health Links's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in New York

Rebekah Health Links is located in Bronx, New York.
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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
NY

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
NY

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.
NY

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.
NY

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.
NY

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Rebekah Health Links

What neighborhood is Rebekah Health Links in?

Rebekah Health Links is in the East Bronx neighborhood of Bronx.

Is Rebekah Health Links in a walkable area?

Rebekah Health Links has a walk score of 86. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

Are there photos of Rebekah Health Links?

Yes — there are 6 photos of Rebekah Health Links in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Rebekah Health Links?

Rebekah Health Links is located at 1070 Havemeyer Avenue, Bronx, NY 10462.

What is the phone number of Rebekah Health Links?

(718) 863-6200 will put you in contact with the team at Rebekah Health Links.

Is Rebekah Health Links Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Rebekah Health Links is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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