Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center

3518 Bainbridge Avenue · Bronx, NY · 10467 · 7186551991

200 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 80
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 58
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 18
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.123.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.480.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.58≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year37%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (6 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · E July 23, 2025

    Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D July 23, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected October 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • No harm found · B July 23, 2025

    Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

    Corrected September 22, 2025 · Administration

  • Potential for harm · D April 11, 2023

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Corrected May 8, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D September 14, 2020

    Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

    Corrected November 14, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335373 · certified since July 1, 1979. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.