Bronx Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation

Bronx Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation sits in the Bronx, New York, offering 210 beds for skilled nursing care and rehabilitation, and it provides care for people who need medical attention either for a short time after an illness or surgery, or long-term because they need ongoing help, and the center has a wide range of therapy services, like physical, occupational, and speech therapy, along with memory care for people facing Alzheimer's or dementia, and it also offers respite care for families who need a break, plus palliative and hospice services that focus on comfort. There are certified beds for both Medicare and Medicaid, and the place is owned by Geriatrics Healthcare, Inc. under the business name SBNH Acquisition LLC, running as a for-profit partnership. The staff supports residents with a holistic approach, making sure people get tailor-made care plans in an environment described as compassionate and supportive, and they keep the place going around the clock, with staff on site 24 hours every day to monitor and help. You'll find on-site clinical services, a state-of-the-art therapy center, a cardiac rehab program, a dialysis center, and specialized nutrition-plus more typical features like recreational activities, gourmet dining, and a setup that tries for a comfortable, calm atmosphere. There's also a concierge nursing service and a transitional care program for people moving back home. The overall rating from CMS is 3 stars, considered "average," with a 4-star quality rating for care and a 5-star "much above average" mark for long-term resident care, but the staffing rating sits lower at 2 stars, which means below average staff hours per resident and higher turnover compared to other places, and there were 5 health citations at the last inspection on September 30, 2020; however, there were no fines or Medicare payment denials in the last three years, and fire safety records are up to date with no recent citations. The staff's completion rate for the initial COVID-19 vaccination series is 100%, though the up-to-date vaccination rate of 12.5% is lower than both state and national averages. The center lists amenities and services similar to other skilled nursing facilities, and you can find more details on their webpage.