Hope Center for H I V and Nursing Care
1401 University Avenue · Bronx, NY · 10452 · 7184086333
66 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Centers Health Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 70 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar; CMS rates its health inspections "much below average". That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.31 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.31 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.86 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 1.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 28% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 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 July 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 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 July 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 16, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 3, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 22, 2024 · found via complaint
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected December 5, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 22, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F December 22, 2023
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023
Put firmly secured handrails on each side of hallways.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 22, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected February 15, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 15, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335725 · certified since December 10, 1990. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.