Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale
5901 Palisade Avenue, Bronx, NY 10471 · (718) 581-1000
Non profit - Corporation · 843 certified beds
Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale has a 5-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in March 2026, found 5 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on March 25, 2026 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.March 25, 2026 · F0559 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.March 25, 2026 · F0578 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.March 25, 2026 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.March 25, 2026 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedMarch 25, 2026 · F0655 · Level of harm: Potential for minimal harm · Residents affected: Some
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.May 30, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.27 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.84 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.32 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.10 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 27.3% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 843 |
| Average residents per day | 364.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Archcare at Providence Rest Bronx · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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- Highbridge Woodycrest Center Bronx · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Workmen's Circle Multicare Center Bronx · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Bronx · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.