Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center
2700 Eastchester Road, Bronx, NY 10469 · Bronx County · (718) 231-5550
200 certified beds, about 186 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335214 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 3, 2026, inspectors cited 1 health deficiency (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 6 health citations since October 2021 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 3.49 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.60 of those hours.
CMS links it to Benjamin Landa, an affiliated group of 48 nursing homes.
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.
March 3, 2026Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews, the facility did not ensure that food was stored in accordance with professional standards for food service safety. Specifically, prepared and frozen foods were not labeled and dated appropriately. This was evident during the kitchen observation.
January 10, 2024Standard inspection · 1 citation
- E Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews conducted during the Recertification survey from 1/03/2024 to 1/10/2024, the facility did not ensure the Infection Preventionist completed specialized training. This was evident during infection control review. Specifically, the Infection Preventionist did not complete specialized training in infection prevention prior to being hired as the facility's Infection Preventionist.
October 8, 2021Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that individual financial records were available to the resident through quarterly statements. Specifically, a resident did not consistently receive quarterly statements from 01/01/2021 to 10/07/2021. This was evident for 1 out of 1 resident reviewed for Personal Funds out of a sample of 33 residents. (Resident #20). The finding is: The facility policy Resident Funds with an effective date of 10/01/2018 and revised 09/2021 contained no reference to the provision of quarterly statements. Resident #20 was admitted to the facility with diagnosis that included Atrial Fibrillation, Benign Prostatic Hyperplasia (BPH) and Cataracts. The Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS) 3.0 assessment dated [DATE] documented that resident's had intact cognition. [...]
- D Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interviews conducted during the Recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that a surety bond or similar protection with the amount equal to at least the current total amount of resident's funds was maintained. Specifically, the surety bond held by the facility did not cover the total amount of resident personal funds deposited with the facility. This was evident for 72 of 151 residents who maintained personal funds accounts at the facility.
- 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 interviews conducted during the Recertification survey the facility did not ensure that baseline care plans were developed within 48 hours and a written summary provided to the resident or the resident's representative. This was evident for 3 out of 33 residents reviewed. (Residents # 158, #83, & #131)
- D Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews and staff interviews conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that a resident receives care consistent with professional standards of practice to prevent pressure ulcers. Specifically, a resident with an order for heel cushions was observed without heel cushions on multiple occasions. This was evident for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for Position/ Mobility out of a sample of 33 residents. (Resident # 92)
Fire safety inspections
3 fire safety citations on file: 3 on March 3, 2026.
Every fire safety citation3 citations
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- 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) | 3.49 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.60 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.24 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.15 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.74 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | not reported | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | not reported | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | not reported |
CMS expects 5.18 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 3.59 on weekdays and 3.24 on weekends, 10% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.49 in October to December 2025 to 3.49 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 | 3.49 | 0.60 | 3.59 | 3.24 | 5.2% | 0 of 90 | 186 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.49 | 0.59 | 3.60 | 3.22 | 6.2% | 0 of 92 | 187 |
| 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 | 9.8 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.5 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.7 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.5 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.5 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.7 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: EASTCHESTER REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER LLC. CMS links this home to Benjamin Landa, a group of 48 nursing homes averaging 3.4 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sirkis, Moshe | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 9% | 01/02/2013 |
| Weinstock, Jerome | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 01/02/2013 |
| Weinstock, Jerome | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 09/19/2002 | |
| Weinstock, Jerome | Corporate director | Individual | 09/19/2002 |
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 do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on October 8, 2021: "Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home."
- 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 March 3, 2026: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on January 10, 2024: "Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on October 8, 2021: "Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted"
Other nursing homes nearby
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- Gold Crest Care Center Bronx, 0.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 15 citations
- Workmen's Circle Multicare Center Bronx, 0.7 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Kings Harbor Multicare Cente Bronx, 0.7 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 18 citations
- Pelham Parkway Nursing Care and Rehabilitation Fac Bronx, 0.7 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Regeis Care Center Bronx, 0.9 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 20 citations
- Pinnacle Multicare Nursing and Rehabilitation Cent Bronx, 1.1 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 20 citations
New York contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in New York. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- 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 Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 5 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center get at its last inspection?
- 1 health deficiency at the standard inspection on March 3, 2026. The New York average is 8.1.
- Has Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care 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 Eastchester Rehabilitation and Health Care Center?
- CMS lists 4 owners and managers, and links the home to Benjamin Landa. Legal business name: EASTCHESTER REHABILITATION AND HEALTH CARE CENTER LLC.
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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