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BRONXCARE SPECIAL CARE CENTER

1265 FULTON AVENUE, BRONX, NY 10456
Score: 69 / 100

With a score of 69 out of 100, Bronxcare Special Care Center earns a C grade — placing it near the middle of New York nursing facilities. Families should review the detailed metrics below when considering this Bronx location.

With 2.67 total nurse hours per resident per day, Bronxcare Special Care Center falls below the national average of 3.8 hours. Families may want to ask about staffing levels during any facility visit.

Recent inspections identified 15 deficiencies at Bronxcare Special Care Center. While none were classified as the most serious level, families should review the detailed inspection history below.

Score Breakdown

Overall CMS Rating 32 / 40 pts
4 ★ CMS rating
Health Inspections 20 / 25 pts
4 ★ inspection rating
Staffing 8 / 20 pts
2 ★ staffing rating
Quality Measures 9 / 15 pts
3 ★ quality measures

🏥 Staffing Details

Staff Type Hours/Resident/Day National Avg Comparison
Total Nursing 2.67 3.8 Below Average
Registered Nurses (RN) 0.46 0.7 Below Average
Licensed Practical Nurses (LPN) 0.39 0.7 Below Average
Certified Nursing Assistants (CNA) 1.82 2.4 Below Average
Weekend Total Nursing 2.11 3.8 Below Average
Weekend RN Hours 0.33 0.7 Below Average

🔍 Inspection & Deficiency History

15
Total Deficiencies
Aug 13, 2025
Most Recent Inspection
⚪ 1 Minor 🟠 14 Moderate
View recent deficiencies (5 shown)
  • Tag 0580 Severity D
    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
    Aug 13, 2025 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
  • Tag 0609 Severity D
    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
    Aug 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
  • Tag 0684 Severity D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    Aug 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
  • Tag 0804 Severity D
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    Aug 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
  • Tag 0570 Severity E
    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
    Jun 7, 2023 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

📊 Resident Outcome Measures

Based on CMS quality measure data. Lower percentages are better for most metrics.

Measure This Facility Nat'l Avg
Residents with pressure ulcers 6.1% 4.5% Worse
Falls with major injury 1.4% 3.0% Better
On antipsychotic medication 15.6% 14.5% Average
Urinary tract infections 0.9% 2.5% Better
ADL decline (daily activities) 26.0% 14.0% Worse
Excessive weight loss 4.3% 7.5% Better
New/worsened incontinence 6.7% 45.0% Better

How This Grade Was Calculated

This facility's grade of C is based on a score of 69 out of 100, calculated from official CMS Nursing Home Compare data:

  • Overall CMS Rating: 4★ → 32 pts (max 40)
  • Health Inspection Rating: 4★ → 20 pts (max 25)
  • Staffing Rating: 2★ → 8 pts (max 20)
  • Quality Measures Rating: 3★ → 9 pts (max 15)

Grades: A=85+, B=70–84, C=55–69, D=40–54, F=below 40

Facility Details

Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certified Beds
240
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Resident Council
Yes
Family Council
No
Sprinkler System
Yes
Last Inspection
Aug 13, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
5