Worth Considering
21
Facilities graded B or better with zero fines
Best Nursing Homes in Bronx, New York
21 of 41 nursing homes in Bronx (51%) meet our strict criteria. The New York statewide average is 29%.
21 recommended · 15 caution · 5 avoid · data
City Average
3.4
★
+0.00 vs state
Total Beds
10,603
across 41 facilities
High Risk Facilities
5
3 Grade F
$688,154 in combined fines
Zero Fines
31
/41
passed all inspections
Nurse Availability
0 min
RN time per resident daily
Below CMS recommendation
Why These 21?
The nursing home market in the Bronx, New York, is strong with 41 facilities, 51% of which are recommended. Families should note that while the top-rated facility is the Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation, there are 5 facilities in the avoid tier with significant fines totaling $590,537.
Exceptional (Grade A, Trust Score 90+)
- 1 METHODIST HOME FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION (95) — With an outstanding Trust Score of 95/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation stands out for its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit organization, it focuses on community well-being, providing a nurturing environment for its 120 beds without any fines.
- 2 GOLD CREST CARE CENTER (93) — Gold Crest Care Center boasts a remarkable Trust Score of 93/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, ensuring top-notch care. With 175 beds and zero fines, this for-profit facility prioritizes residents' needs and satisfaction, making it a recommended choice in the Bronx.
- 3 SPLIT ROCK REHABILITION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER (93) — Split Rock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center earns a Trust Score of 93/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its high standards of care. With 240 beds and a zero-fine record, this for-profit facility excels in providing compassionate and effective rehabilitation services.
- 4 BRONX GARDENS REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER (93) — Bronx Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center features a solid Trust Score of 93/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, highlighting its exceptional care quality. This for-profit facility with 199 beds has no fines, making it a trusted option for families seeking reliable nursing care.
- 5 BAINBRIDGE NURSING & REHABILITATION CENTER (90) — Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center achieves a Trust Score of 90/100 along with a CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its dedication to resident care. With 200 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility is well-regarded for its supportive rehabilitation programs.
- 6 BRONX CENTER FOR REHABILITATION & HEALTH CARE (90) — Bronx Center for Rehabilitation & Health Care has a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, indicating excellent service standards. This for-profit facility with 200 beds operates without any fines, making it a prime choice for quality nursing care.
Strong (Grade B+, Trust Score 80-89)
- 7 THE PLAZA REHAB AND NURSING CENTER (88) — The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center offers a Trust Score of 88/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, underscoring its commitment to high-quality care. With a capacity of 816 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility is well-equipped to meet diverse resident needs.
- 8 THROGS NECK EXTENDED CARE FACILITY (88) — Throgs Neck Extended Care Facility presents a Trust Score of 88/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its high level of care. This for-profit facility with 205 beds has maintained a zero-fine record, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.
- 9 WORKMENS CIRCLE MULTICARE CENTER (85) — Workmens Circle Multicare Center holds a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, indicating strong performance in patient care. With 524 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility is an excellent choice for comprehensive nursing and rehabilitation services.
- 10 BRONX PARK REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER (85) — Bronx Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center scores an 85/100 on the Trust Score scale, with a CMS 4★ rating. This for-profit facility, with 240 beds and no fines, provides quality care, making it a solid option for families in need of nursing services.
- 11 HIGHBRIDGE WOODYCREST CENTER (85) — Highbridge Woodycrest Center achieves a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, highlighting its commitment to excellence in care. This for-profit facility with 90 beds has a zero-fine history, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for residents.
- 12 UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING (83) — University Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a Trust Score of 83/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, indicating good quality care. This for-profit facility with 46 beds, while smaller, still offers a personalized approach to rehabilitation without any fines.
- 13 EASTCHESTER REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER (80) — Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center holds an 80/100 Trust Score and a CMS 4★ rating, providing a solid choice for nursing care. This for-profit facility with 200 beds maintains a fine-free record, ensuring residents receive reliable assistance.
- 14 ARCHCARE AT PROVIDENCE REST (80) — ArchCare at Providence Rest features a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its commitment to community-focused care. As a non-profit organization with 200 beds, it prioritizes the well-being of its residents, offering a nurturing environment.
- 15 Manhattanville Health Care Center (80) — Manhattanville Health Care Center has an 80/100 Trust Score and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its dedication to quality services. This for-profit facility with 200 beds provides reliable care without fines, making it a viable option for families.
Qualified (Grade B, Trust Score 70-79)
- 16 REGEIS CARE CENTER (78) — Regeis Care Center has a Trust Score of 78/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, showing a commitment to resident care. This for-profit facility with 236 beds operates without fines, although it may not be the top choice compared to higher-rated facilities.
- 17 KINGS HARBOR MULTICARE CENTER (78) — Kings Harbor Multicare Center holds a Trust Score of 78/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, emphasizing its dedication to providing quality care. With 720 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility offers essential services, though it may not lead in ratings.
- 18 WILLIAMSBRIDGE CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NRSG (75) — Williamsbridge Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing features a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, indicating decent care quality. This for-profit facility with 77 beds has maintained a fine-free status, making it a potential option for nursing needs.
- 19 BRONXCARE SPECIAL CARE CENTER (75) — BronxCare Special Care Center has a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 3★ rating, reflecting its average care performance. As a non-profit facility with 240 beds, it focuses on community service, though families may want to consider higher-rated options.
- 20 FORDHAM NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER (70) — Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center presents a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 3★ rating, indicating room for improvement. This for-profit facility with 240 beds operates without fines but may not meet the expectations set by better-rated facilities.
- 21 HOPE CENTER FOR H I V AND NURSING CARE (70) — The Hope Center for HIV and Nursing Care excels with a solid Grade B and a Trust Score of 70/100, indicating a commitment to quality care. With a CMS rating of 3 stars and no fines, this facility focuses on specialized needs, providing supportive and respectful care for its residents.
The other 20 Bronx facilities didn't qualify — 5 carry Grade D or F ratings and 10 have fines totaling $688K.
Recommended
With an outstanding Trust Score of 95/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation stands out for its commitment to quality care. As a non-profit organization, it focuses on community well-being, providing a nurturing environment for its 120 beds without any fines.
Gold Crest Care Center boasts a remarkable Trust Score of 93/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, ensuring top-notch care. With 175 beds and zero fines, this for-profit facility prioritizes residents' needs and satisfaction, making it a recommended choice in the Bronx.
Split Rock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center earns a Trust Score of 93/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its high standards of care. With 240 beds and a zero-fine record, this for-profit facility excels in providing compassionate and effective rehabilitation services.
Bronx Gardens Rehabilitation and Nursing Center features a solid Trust Score of 93/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, highlighting its exceptional care quality. This for-profit facility with 199 beds has no fines, making it a trusted option for families seeking reliable nursing care.
Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center achieves a Trust Score of 90/100 along with a CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its dedication to resident care. With 200 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility is well-regarded for its supportive rehabilitation programs.
Bronx Center for Rehabilitation & Health Care has a Trust Score of 90/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, indicating excellent service standards. This for-profit facility with 200 beds operates without any fines, making it a prime choice for quality nursing care.
The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center offers a Trust Score of 88/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, underscoring its commitment to high-quality care. With a capacity of 816 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility is well-equipped to meet diverse resident needs.
Throgs Neck Extended Care Facility presents a Trust Score of 88/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, reflecting its high level of care. This for-profit facility with 205 beds has maintained a zero-fine record, ensuring peace of mind for residents and their families.
Workmens Circle Multicare Center holds a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, indicating strong performance in patient care. With 524 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility is an excellent choice for comprehensive nursing and rehabilitation services.
Bronx Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center scores an 85/100 on the Trust Score scale, with a CMS 4★ rating. This for-profit facility, with 240 beds and no fines, provides quality care, making it a solid option for families in need of nursing services.
Highbridge Woodycrest Center achieves a Trust Score of 85/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, highlighting its commitment to excellence in care. This for-profit facility with 90 beds has a zero-fine history, ensuring a safe and supportive environment for residents.
University Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing has a Trust Score of 83/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, indicating good quality care. This for-profit facility with 46 beds, while smaller, still offers a personalized approach to rehabilitation without any fines.
B+
80
Trust Score
Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center holds an 80/100 Trust Score and a CMS 4★ rating, providing a solid choice for nursing care. This for-profit facility with 200 beds maintains a fine-free record, ensuring residents receive reliable assistance.
ArchCare at Providence Rest features a Trust Score of 80/100 and a CMS 5★ rating, showcasing its commitment to community-focused care. As a non-profit organization with 200 beds, it prioritizes the well-being of its residents, offering a nurturing environment.
Manhattanville Health Care Center has an 80/100 Trust Score and a CMS 4★ rating, reflecting its dedication to quality services. This for-profit facility with 200 beds provides reliable care without fines, making it a viable option for families.
Regeis Care Center has a Trust Score of 78/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, showing a commitment to resident care. This for-profit facility with 236 beds operates without fines, although it may not be the top choice compared to higher-rated facilities.
Kings Harbor Multicare Center holds a Trust Score of 78/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, emphasizing its dedication to providing quality care. With 720 beds and no fines, this for-profit facility offers essential services, though it may not lead in ratings.
Williamsbridge Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing features a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 4★ rating, indicating decent care quality. This for-profit facility with 77 beds has maintained a fine-free status, making it a potential option for nursing needs.
BronxCare Special Care Center has a Trust Score of 75/100 and a CMS 3★ rating, reflecting its average care performance. As a non-profit facility with 240 beds, it focuses on community service, though families may want to consider higher-rated options.
Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center presents a Trust Score of 70/100 and a CMS 3★ rating, indicating room for improvement. This for-profit facility with 240 beds operates without fines but may not meet the expectations set by better-rated facilities.
The Hope Center for HIV and Nursing Care excels with a solid Grade B and a Trust Score of 70/100, indicating a commitment to quality care. With a CMS rating of 3 stars and no fines, this facility focuses on specialized needs, providing supportive and respectful care for its residents.
Proceed with Caution
These facilities don't meet our recommendation criteria but may still be viable options.
Hidden Gem
Staffing Comparison
Staffing levels are the strongest predictor of care quality
| Metric | Top Facility | Bronx Avg | CMS Minimum |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours / Resident / Day | 0.00 | 0.00 | 0.75 |
| CMS Star Rating | 5 stars | 3.4 stars | — |
| Deficiencies / Inspection | 0 | 0.0 | — |
Facilities to Avoid
These facilities have significant quality concerns.
What Disqualified the Other 20?
Our criteria: Trust Grade B or better (score 70+) AND zero fines in 3 years
- Grade F facilities
- 3 Grade F — critical inspection failures
- Facilities with fines
- 10 Have fines totaling $688,154
- Low-scoring facilities
- 14 Scored below B — Trust Scores under 70
- Caution group
- 15 Had good grades but fines disqualified them
Questions Bronx Families Should Ask
Based on what we found in local inspection data
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1
"What is your current CMS star rating and Trust Score?"
Bronx's city average is 3.4 stars
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2
"Have you received any fines in the past 3 years?"
10 of 41 Bronx facilities have fines
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3
"How many RN hours per resident do you provide daily?"
CMS recommends 45 min; Bronx avg is 0 min
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4
"What were your most recent inspection findings?"
Bronx facilities average 0.0 deficiencies per inspection
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Houston at a Glance
Good News
- 12 facilities meet our strict criteria—20% of the market
- 3 exceptional A-grade facilities with 5-star CMS ratings
- 24 facilities with zero fines in the past 3 years
Be Aware
- 30 facilities carry Grade F—nearly half the market
- $3.2M+ in total fines across 37 facilities
- Worst facility has $448,216 in fines alone
Key Numbers
- Average Trust Score: 48.6 (dragged down by 30 F-grades)
- 82% for-profit, 13% non-profit, 5% government
- 9.4 average deficiencies per facility
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes in Bronx, NY are recommended?
21 of 41 nursing homes in Bronx (51%) meet our strict criteria of excellent inspection results and a clean record with no fines.
What makes a nursing home in Bronx "recommended"?
A facility earns our recommendation when it achieves a Trust Grade of B or better (score of 70+) AND has zero fines in the past three years. This combination indicates consistent quality care and regulatory compliance.
How should I evaluate nursing homes in Bronx?
Look beyond star ratings. Check for recent fines, abuse citations, staffing levels (especially RN hours), and inspection deficiencies. Visit in person during different times of day to observe care quality firsthand.