Bronxcare Special Care Center

1265 Fulton Avenue · Bronx, NY · 10456 · 7185797000

240 certified beds Non profit - Corporation

  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
  • Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.

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Red flags

Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule

Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.

Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day

2.65 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 72
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 54
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 82
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-day2.653.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.460.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.32≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year23%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (15 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 14, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • No harm found · C August 14, 2025

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Corrected October 3, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023

    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

    Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Corrected June 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 8, 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 June 30, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Corrected June 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E June 8, 2023

    Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.

    Corrected June 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · D June 8, 2023 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected June 30, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 28, 2020

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Corrected December 1, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D October 28, 2020

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected December 1, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335753 · certified since September 13, 1991. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.