Bronxcare Special Care Center

1265 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 (opens Google Maps) · Bronx County · (718) 579-7000· 240 certified beds · avg 232 residents/day · certified since Sep 13, 1991 · Medicare and Medicaid certified

Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →

4/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

inspected Aug 14, 2025

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.45

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.

Inspection findings in the public record

Showing the latest 3 of 14 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.

Aug 14, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. F-0580
Aug 14, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. F-0609
Aug 14, 2025D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated
The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. F-0684

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CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Aug 14, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not immediately notify the resident, their doctor, and a family member when something significant happened — such as an injury, a decline in health, or a room change. Families and doctors are entitled to know right away. · F-0580
Aug 14, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · F-0609
Aug 14, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684
Aug 14, 2025	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not serve food and drinks that were appetizing, attractive, and at a safe and pleasant temperature. · from a complaint · F-0804
Aug 14, 2025	C · Potential for minimal harm, widespread	The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. · F-0582
Jun 8, 2023	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not properly protect the personal money residents deposited with it for safekeeping. · F-0570
Jun 8, 2023	E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern	The facility did not try to gradually reduce doses of mood- and mind-altering medications or use non-drug approaches first, as required, or used 'as needed' psychiatric drugs without proper limits. · F-0758
Jun 8, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not let a resident help develop and carry out their own plan of care — the written roadmap of the services and support they'll receive, built around their personal goals and preferences. · F-0553
Jun 8, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. · F-0578
Jun 8, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not create and follow a basic care plan covering a new resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of admission. The first days are when a new resident is most vulnerable. · F-0655
Jun 8, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · F-0657
Jun 8, 2023	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not provide appropriate care related to bladder and bowel needs — including care for residents who use catheters and steps to prevent urinary tract infections. · F-0690
Oct 28, 2020	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · F-0609
Oct 28, 2020	D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated	The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · F-0610

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections decreased between the last two inspection cycles (7 → 5).

Citations by recorded inspection yearPublished citation counts, not a quality score · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

All citationsSerious citations (G–L)

2020

2023

2025

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2020	2	D
2023	7	E
2025	5	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

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No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

What these staffing numbers mean →

Nurse time, in contextAdjusted hours per resident per day · Source: CMS, 2026-08-01

This facilityNew York averageU.S. average

Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)

3.45

3.58

3.95

Registered Nurse hours

0.54

0.68

0.69

Weekend total nurse staffing

3.21

3.13

3.50

All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.

Measure	This facility	New York avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.45	3.58	3.95	top 49% in New York; bottom 34% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.54	0.68	0.69	bottom 43% in New York; bottom 43% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	3.21	3.13	3.50	top 37% in New York; bottom 42% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.43	0.48	0.48	top 37% in New York; top 43% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	23.9	40.3	45.8	top 11% in New York; top 6% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	9.5	39.8	42.9	top 1% in New York; top 4% in the U.S.

Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.91, RN 0.45, weekend 2.71.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (2.91 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 3/5.

Quality measures: assessments & claims

Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.

Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 3/5 · short-stay residents: 3/5

Costs & payment

Price evidence · separate from quality

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Who owns this facility

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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →

Non profit - Corporation

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Colon, John	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	01/25/2011
Demarco, Victor	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	11/01/1999
Fuentes, Miguel	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/1992
Fuentes, Miguel	Individual	Corporate Officer	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/1992
Kennedy, Peter	Individual	W-2 Managing Employee	NOT APPLICABLE	02/20/2009
Lowe, Barbara	Individual	Corporate Director	NOT APPLICABLE	06/01/2000

All 6 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.

Questions to ask on your visit

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Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
"Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
"How is residents' personal money protected and tracked, and how can families review the account statements?"
"What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
"How are residents and families included in care plan meetings, and how often do those meetings happen?"

Also worth asking anywhere

"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
"CMS reports 24% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
"Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

Nearby facilities (12 closest of 294 within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
Triboro Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing	0.4 mi	Bronx, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse
Concourse Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, INC	0.8 mi	Bronx, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
St Vincent Depaul Residence	1.0 mi	Bronx, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
Casa Promesa	1.0 mi	Bronx, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
Highbridge Woodycrest Center	1.3 mi	Bronx, NY	★★★★☆	4/5
Hope Center for Hiv and Nursing Care	1.4 mi	Bronx, NY	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Bronx Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center	1.6 mi	Bronx, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
Isabella Geriatric Center INC	2.0 mi	New York, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Harlem Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation, L L	2.1 mi	New York, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
University Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing	2.3 mi	Bronx, NY	★★★★☆	4/5
Bronx Center for Rehabilitation & Health Care	2.3 mi	Bronx, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5	abuse
Fort Tryon Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing	2.4 mi	New York, NY	★★★★★	4/5

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Other facilities in the same county

CMS records place this facility in Bronx, NY — 44 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.

East Haven Nursing & Rehabilitation Center — Bronx, NY · overall 3/5
Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center — Bronx, NY · overall 5/5
Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center — Bronx, NY · overall 3/5
Gold Crest Care Center — Bronx, NY · overall 5/5
Grand Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center — Bronx, NY · overall —/5abuseSFF
Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale — Riverdale, NY · overall 5/5

Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335753.

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Visit checklist — Bronxcare Special Care Center

1265 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 · (718) 579-7000

Health inspection rating 4/5 · CMS overall 4/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "If my family member falls or their condition changes, exactly when and how will I be notified?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "Could I join residents for a meal to see the food quality and temperature for myself?"
☐ "Before any service that isn't covered by Medicare or Medicaid, how will you notify us and get our agreement?"
☐ "How is residents' personal money protected and tracked, and how can families review the account statements?"
☐ "What is your approach to psychiatric medications — how do you try non-drug options first and work to reduce doses over time?"
☐ "How are residents and families included in care plan meetings, and how often do those meetings happen?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
☐ "CMS reports 24% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
☐ "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 335753 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)