Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center
3518 Bainbridge Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467 · Bronx County · (718) 655-1991
200 certified beds, about 194 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1979
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
2 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335373 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on July 23, 2025, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since September 2020 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.10 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.42 of those hours.
35.3% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
109/20
104/23
407/25
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 6 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
4D
1E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
1B
0C
July 23, 2025Standard inspection · 4 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey conducted from 07/16/2025 to 07/23/2025, the facility did not ensure medications and biologicals were stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principles. This was evident for 1 (5th floor) of 5 units observed. Specifically, during observation on the 5th Floor, a box filled with medications labeled with residents' names were found stored under the table at the nurse's station. These medications were not secured and were accessible to unlicensed staff and residents.
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification survey conducted from 07/16/2025 to 07/23/2025, the facility failed to ensure that residents' comprehensive care plans were reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team after each assessment and as needed. This was evident for 1 (Resident #43) of 3 residents reviewed for Dental. Specifically, Resident #43's the Comprehensive Care Plan for oral/dental conditions was not reviewed and revised quarterly after each assessment.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Recertification Survey conducted from 07/16/2025 to 07/23/2025, the facility did not ensure that all potentially hazardous foods were stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards of food safety. This was evident for 1 (Unit 1) of 5 units observed. Specifically, the dairy refrigerator in Unit 1 was observed to be above 40 F and the items inside of it, including multiple cartons of milk, sandwiches, and cheese, were not immediately disposed of.
- B Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview during the Recertification Survey conducted from 07/16/2025 to 07/23/2025, the facility did not ensure the Binding Arbitration Agreement granted the residents and/or their designated representatives the right to rescind the agreement within 30 calendar days of signing it. This was evident for 3 (Resident # 146, #161, and #165) of 38 total sampled residents. Specifically, the Binding Arbitration Agreement signed by Residents #146, #161, and #165 did not grant the residents and/or their designated representatives 30 calendar days to rescind the agreement.
April 11, 2023Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during a Recertification survey from 4/3/23 through 4/11/23, the facility did not ensure a resident's Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) was reviewed and revised by the interdisciplinary team to reflect changes in the resident's needs. This was evident in 1 out of 1 resident(s) reviewed for Urinary Catheter out of 38 total sampled residents (Resident # 154). Specifically, Resident # 154's CCP was not reviewed and revised to reflect that the resident performs self-catheter care.
September 14, 2020Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews, and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure a resident's physical restraint was used for the least amount of time. Specifically, a resident's rear buckle restraint seat belt was not released every 2 hours for 15 minutes for a range of motion and during meals as ordered and periodic re-evaluation of the ongoing need for the restraint was not completed. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for Physical Restraints out of a total sample of 38 residents. (Resident #137) The finding is: The facility policy entitled: Physical Restraints, dated 09/20/11, documented that: all residents with restraints will be monitored for continued need, and justification, as needed, arises. [...]
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations on file: 13 on April 11, 2023, 1 on September 14, 2020, 1 on November 1, 2018.
Every fire safety citation15 citations
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- D Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- C Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- C Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- C Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- C Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- C Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- C Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- D Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.10 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.42 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.64 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.06 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.62 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 35.3% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 42.3% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.56 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.28 on weekdays and 2.64 on weekends, 20% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 27.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.20 in April to June 2025 to 3.10 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.10 | 0.42 | 3.28 | 2.64 | 27.8% | 0 of 90 | 194 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.12 | 0.48 | 3.33 | 2.58 | 28.3% | 0 of 92 | 191 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.12 | 0.55 | 3.35 | 2.55 | 26.2% | 0 of 92 | 193 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.20 | 0.55 | 3.42 | 2.63 | 26.0% | 0 of 91 | 192 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New York, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.55 | 0.68 | 3.72 | 3.13 | 9.8% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 20.9 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.9 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.2 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.7 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.0 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.4 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BAINBRIDGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Isaac E Goldbrenner Estate | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 33% | 02/19/2024 |
| Brachfeld, Joseph | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 33% | 10/01/2021 |
| Hartman, Israel | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 33% | 10/01/2021 |
| Brachfeld, Joseph | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/01/2021 | |
| Hartman, Israel | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/01/2021 | |
| Hartman, Israel | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/01/2021 | |
| Daniel, David | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 07/16/2023 | |
| Feldman, Benjamin | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 05/01/2006 | |
| Gross, Avrohom | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/22/2012 | |
| 3518 Bainbridge LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 12/12/2000 | |
| Isaac E Goldbrenner Estate | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 02/19/2024 | |
| Medco Enterprises, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 04/09/2025 | |
| Brachfeld, Joseph | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2021 | |
| Daniel, David | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/09/2025 | |
| Gross, Avrohom | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/09/2025 | |
| Hartman, Israel | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 10/01/2021 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on July 23, 2025: "Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 23, 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."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 23, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- Who is the administrator and director of nursing, and how long have they been in the job?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on July 23, 2025: "Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.64 hours per resident per day, below the New York average of 3.18.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Wayne Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation Bronx, 0.1 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Mosholu Parkway Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Bronx, 0.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- St. Patrick's Home Bronx, 0.6 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Beth Abraham Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Bronx, 0.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Bronx Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center Bronx, 0.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation Bronx, 1.4 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 10 citations
- The Plaza Rehab and Nursing Center Bronx, 1.5 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 17 citations
- Fordham Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Bronx, 1.6 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 11 citations
New York contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: New York State Department of Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: NYS Health Profiles: Nursing Homes, where New York publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on July 23, 2025. The New York average is 8.1.
- Has Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center?
- CMS lists 16 owners and managers. Legal business name: BAINBRIDGE NURSING AND REHABILITATION CENTER.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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