University Center

    2505 Grand Ave, Bronx, NY 10468
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Compassionate rehab with attentive staff

    I placed my cousin here for rehab and felt reassured from day one - the nursing and therapy teams were professional, compassionate, and helped him regain mobility. The staff and administration (Izzy) were attentive, organized, and made the clean, cozy facility feel like home with engaging activities and good food. I'm very satisfied and would recommend this caring, rehab-focused place.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Restaurant-style dining
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Dining room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library

    Community services

    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.01·(68)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.0
    • Staff

      4.1
    • Meals

      3.2
    • Amenities

      2.8
    • Value

      4.0

    Pros

    • Compassionate, respectful caregiving staff
    • Approachable, involved administration
    • Personalized, attentive care plans
    • Strong rehabilitation and therapy outcomes
    • Homelike, welcoming atmosphere
    • Clean, well-maintained public areas
    • Nutritious, balanced meal offerings
    • Active family communication and support
    • Small size enabling individualized attention
    • Veteran-focused spiritual and music programs
    • Organized admission and rehab processes
    • Engaging social activities and outings

    Cons

    • Inconsistent clinical responsiveness and communication
    • Medication-administration and oversight inconsistencies
    • Sanitation and pest-control concerns in some areas
    • Aging building and deferred maintenance
    • Safety-practice gaps and equipment maintenance issues
    • Variable food quality and menu monotony
    • Inconsistent availability of rehabilitative therapies and dedicated therapy space
    • Uneven activities and social-programming consistency
    • Supply shortages and housekeeping inconsistencies
    • Transfer-process and informed-consent weaknesses
    • Variable staff professionalism and responsiveness
    • Allegations of theft and financial misconduct

    Summary of reviews

    The reviews present a strongly polarized picture of the facility. A sizable portion of comments describe a highly attentive, family-like culture with engaged leadership, individualized care planning, effective rehabilitation services and positive outcomes. At the same time, a number of reviews raise substantive operational concerns about safety, cleanliness, communication and administrative practices. Prospective residents and families will see both strong endorsements and serious cautions in the available feedback.

    Care and staff: Many reviewers praise compassionate, respectful caregivers, CNAs, nurses and therapists who provide personalized attention and clear communication. Several accounts highlight an involved administrator who is accessible and proactive. Those positives coexist with reports of inconsistent responsiveness, delays in addressing clinical needs, and concerns about medication handling and oversight. There are also accounts describing unprofessional interactions and gaps in family notification—some of which have led families to pursue ombudsman or regulatory follow-up. Overall, the pattern suggests reliable, high-quality care is delivered at times but that consistency of clinical responsiveness and communication can vary.

    Dining and activities: Multiple reviewers described balanced, nutritious meals and organized social programming that supports recovery and resident engagement. Conversely, other comments cite repetitive menus, limited nightly options, perceived declines in meal variety and occasional supply shortfalls. Activity programming is similarly mixed: some families report robust, engaging offerings and outings; others describe minimal or inconsistent programming. Rehabilitation services are frequently cited as a strength, with measurable discharge-to-community success, yet there are also mentions of limited dedicated therapy space and variability in therapy availability.

    Facilities and safety: Many visitors describe a clean, home-like environment and well-maintained public areas. Contrasting reports point to an aging building with deferred maintenance, plumbing and hot-water issues, functional problems with beds and room equipment, sanitation and pest-control concerns in some areas, and gaps in basic safety features. These facility issues appear to influence perceptions of overall quality and may affect residents’ comfort and safety if not addressed consistently.

    Management and operations: Leadership presence and open family communication are repeatedly cited as strengths when administrators are engaged. However, there are recurring operational concerns: inconsistent managerial responsiveness, pressure or inconsistencies around transfers and paperwork, weaknesses in informed-consent and transfer processes, and at least one mention of allegations related to theft and financial misconduct that prompted external involvement. These procedural weaknesses amplify clinical and facility concerns in affected accounts.

    Notable patterns and guidance: The overall pattern is one of variability—strong, rehabilitative, person-centered care exists alongside episodic operational failures. For families considering this facility, recommended due diligence includes an on-site tour of multiple resident rooms and common areas, direct questions about staffing ratios and medication-administration protocols, clarification of therapy schedules and dedicated therapy space, review of pest-control and maintenance logs, and discussion of transfer and consent procedures. Asking for recent inspection or ombudsman reports and seeking references from recent families can help clarify whether the facility’s strengths are consistently applied and whether documented concerns have been remediated.

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    Medicare Ratings

    4·/ 5
    • Overall

    • Health Inspection

    • Staffing

    • Quality Measures

    Ratings from the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (Care Compare). View on Medicare.gov

    Location

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    University Center is located at 2505 Grand Ave, Bronx, NY, 10468.

    About University Center

    University Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is a vibrant community located in the heart of the Bronx, where residents, neighbors, and family members come together with a shared goal of getting stronger and enjoying life. The center is dedicated to providing individualized care plans tailored to help each resident achieve their rehabilitation goals, whether they require short-term or long-term care. The team at University Center employs expert therapists who utilize the latest in rehabilitation technology, ensuring that every aspect of a resident’s recovery is guided by advanced techniques and a personalized approach. The atmosphere is warm and welcoming, fostering a sense of friendship and support as residents reconnect with the life and independence they love.

    The daily life at University Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is enriched by a multitude of activities and social opportunities, designed to help residents form fast friendships and find kindred spirits among both their peers and dedicated staff. The care team—comprising skilled administrators, nurses, and therapists—are all deeply invested in the well-being of each individual. Residents benefit from a large, close-knit care staff, ensuring not only consistent attention but also the comfort that comes from seeing familiar faces. The center places a premium on hands-on caregiving, so each resident enjoys the security and encouragement of having more than one attentive caregiver as part of their support system.

    State-of-the-art electronic medical record and charting technologies are seamlessly integrated into the daily operations at University Center, facilitating ongoing communication among all parties involved in each resident’s care. This dedication to connectivity and efficiency helps the clinical specialists provide swift, effective care for a wide range of health conditions, from the routine to the unexpected. Accommodations and amenities are designed for comfort and refinement, making every stay—whether brief or extended—as pleasant and homelike as possible. Social spaces, therapy rooms, and well-appointed private and communal areas set the stage for a high standard of care and community interaction.

    Residents at University Center share meaningful journeys on their road to recovery, supported by staff who are genuinely dedicated to their progress. Names such as Norma Jimenez, Gladstone Clarke, Alber Gal, Vanessa Pena, and David Schorr are associated with the center, underscoring the personal connection and care that define the experience. The overarching ethos of University Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is one of unwavering support, professional expertise, and heartfelt dedication, all directed toward helping each resident regain their strength and return to the fullness of life within a nurturing environment.

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    University Center offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

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    The full address for this community is 2505 Grand Ave, Bronx, NY 10468.

    No, University Center does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

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