BronxCare Special Care Center
BronxCare Special Care Center, in Bronx, New York, holds 240 certified beds and has been certified for Medicare and Medicaid since 1991-09-13, averaging 231.7 residents a day.
Has BronxCare Special Care Center been cited for violations?
CMS lists 14 health-inspection deficiencies for BronxCare Special Care Center since 2020-10-28, 5 of them in the three years to 2026-08-01: the highest scope-and-severity letter on record is E; the most recent health inspection was 2025-08-14.
| Survey date | Tag | Deficiency | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-14 | F0580, F0609, F0684, F0804 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. / Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. / Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D |
| 2025-08-14 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | C |
| 2023-06-08 | F0570, F0758 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. / Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | E |
| 2023-06-08 | F0553, F0578, F0655, F0657, F0690 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. / Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. / Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted / Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. / Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D |
| 2020-10-28 | F0609, F0610 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. / Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D |
How is BronxCare Special Care Center staffed relative to the NY average?
| Measure | This facility | NY average |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 2.91477 | 3.62468 |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 23.9 | 40.3 |
| Average number of residents per day | 231.7 | 168.0 |
Who owns BronxCare Special Care Center?
BronxCare Special Care Center is registered with CMS as Non profit - Corporation, operates under the legal business name BRONXCARE SPECIAL CARE CENTER.
| Role | Owner | Association date |
|---|---|---|
| W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | KENNEDY, PETER | since 02/20/2009 |
| CORPORATE DIRECTOR | COLON, JOHN, FUENTES, MIGUEL, LOWE, BARBARA | since 01/25/2011 |
| CORPORATE OFFICER | DEMARCO, VICTOR, FUENTES, MIGUEL | since 11/01/1999 |
Were you or a family member harmed at BronxCare Special Care Center?