Bronx Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
3845 Carpenter Avenue, Bronx, NY 10467 · Bronx County · (718) 798-1100
240 certified beds, about 233 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1972
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335358 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 23, 2024, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since August 2019 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 3.31 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.53 of those hours.
20.5% 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.
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.
December 9, 2025Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the Abbreviated Survey (2624284), the facility failed to ensure that residents are free of significant medication error. This was evident for 1 (Resident #1) of 3 residents reviewed for medication administration. Specifically, Resident #1 was administered sixty (60) units of insulin when six (6) units was the physician ordered dose.
September 23, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview conducted during the Recertification survey from 09/16/2024-09/23/2024, the facility did not ensure a resident, or their designated representative was provided appropriate notification at the termination of skilled services. Specifically, the facility did not provide the Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage for Medicare Part A at least two calendar days before Medicare covered services ended as required, did not ensure that notices were mailed on the same day telephone notification was made, and did not provide the Skilled Nursing Facility Advance Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage form for residents who were remaining in the facility after discharge from skilled services. This was evident for 2 (Resident #89 and Resident #14) of 3 residents reviewed for Beneficiary Notification out of 38 sampled residents.
- D Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews conducted during the Recertification Survey from 09/16/2024 to 09/23/2024, the facility did not ensure that residents' and their representatives were provided with a summary of the baseline care plan. This was evident in 1 (Resident #76) of 3 reviewed for Urinary Catheter, 1 (Resident #92) of 1 resident reviewed for Pain, and 1 (Resident #220) of 2 residents reviewed for Behavioral/Emotional out of 38 total sampled residents. Specifically, residents or their representatives did not receive a copy of their baseline care plan.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the Recertification Survey from 09/16/2024 to 09/23/2024, the facility did not ensure that food was served at an appetizing temperature during meal service. This was evident for 1 (Resident #203) of 3 residents reviewed for Food out of 38 total sampled residents. Specifically, food served during lunch meal service was not maintained at palatable and appetizing temperatures.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews conducted during the Recertification Survey from 09/16/2024 to 09/23/2024, the facility did not ensure that infection control prevention practices and procedures were maintained to provide a safe and sanitary environment to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections. This was evident for 2 (Resident #112 and Resident #181) of 3 residents reviewed for Skin Conditions (non-pressure) out of 38 sampled residents. Specifically, the Physician Assistant and Registered Nurse #5 failed to comply with infection control protocols during wound care.
June 21, 2022Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure a resident received necessary care and services to prevent pressure ulcers. This was evident for 1 (Resident #52) of 2 residents reviewed for Position, Mobility/Limited Range of Motion, out of a total sample of 39 residents. Specifically, Resident #52 was ordered to wear a Multipodus boot (MB) on the left foot and was observed on several occasions without the MB in place.
August 29, 2019Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
8 fire safety citations on file: 3 on September 23, 2024, 4 on June 21, 2022, 1 on August 29, 2019.
Every fire safety citation8 citations
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- D Use approved construction type or materials.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
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) | 3.31 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.53 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.04 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.09 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.69 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 20.5% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 41.7% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 3.99 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 3.42 on weekdays and 3.04 on weekends, 11% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 11.8% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.20 in April to June 2025 to 3.31 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 | 3.31 | 0.53 | 3.42 | 3.04 | 11.8% | 0 of 90 | 233 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.73 | 0.55 | 3.78 | 3.62 | 14.3% | 0 of 92 | 225 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.14 | 0.39 | 3.23 | 2.91 | 11.1% | 0 of 92 | 230 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.20 | 0.46 | 3.41 | 2.67 | 11.1% | 0 of 91 | 235 |
| 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 | 16.5 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.6 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.0 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.8 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.5 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 6.3 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.9 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: WHITE PLAINS NURSING HOME INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loren, Miriam | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 100% | 07/14/2025 |
| Freifeld, Steven | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/11/2021 | |
| Loren, Miriam | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/14/2025 | |
| Chang, Jonathan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/16/2022 | |
| Freifeld, Steven | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 08/11/2011 | |
| Chang, Jonathan | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/16/2025 | |
| Freifeld, Steven | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/11/2011 |
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.
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 9, 2025: "Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 23, 2024: "Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 23, 2024: "Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted"
- 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 September 23, 2024: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
- Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 3.04 hours per resident per day, below the New York average of 3.18.
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Wayne Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation Bronx, 0.7 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Bainbridge Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Bronx, 0.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Mosholu Parkway Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Bronx, 0.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Laconia Nursing Home Bronx, 0.9 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Beth Abraham Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Bronx, 0.9 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- St. Patrick's Home Bronx, 1.3 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 21 citations
- Split Rock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center Bronx, 1.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 11 citations
- Regeis Care Center Bronx, 1.6 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 20 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 Bronx Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Bronx Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Bronx Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 23, 2024. The New York average is 8.1.
- Has Bronx Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Bronx Park Rehabilitation & Nursing 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 Bronx Park Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?
- CMS lists 7 owners and managers. Legal business name: WHITE PLAINS NURSING HOME INC.
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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