Bronxcare Special Care Center
Bronx, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335753) · 240 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 579-7000 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Bronxcare Special Care Center holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Bronxcare Special Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 2.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.9%.
Bronxcare Special Care Center has no federal fines on record, with $0.00 in total fines and zero payment denials reported by CMS. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation appears in the available CMS data for this facility.
About this facility
Bronxcare Special Care Center is a 240-bed nursing home in the Bronx, New York, certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and operated as a non-profit corporation. First approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 13, 1991, the facility has an average daily census of 231.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Bronxcare Special Care Center holds an overall star rating of 4 out of 5, which is above the New York state average of 3.03. This overall score reflects three underlying CMS measures: a health inspection rating of 4 stars, a quality measure (QM) rating of 3 stars, and a staffing rating of 3 stars.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of 2.91 hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 23.9%.
Regarding regulatory record, CMS lists zero federal fines (total fine amount $0.00) and zero payment denials for this facility — no federal fines are on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus program designation is present in the data provided for this facility. No chain affiliation or ownership-change information within the last 12 months is indicated in the data provided.
Families should independently verify current details, including any recent inspection findings, on Medicare Care Compare, as CMS data is updated periodically. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Bronxcare Special Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, which is above the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 2.91 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.45 RN hours, a staffing rating of 3 stars, and nursing turnover of 23.9%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS lists zero fines totaling $0.00 and zero payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus program status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 240 beds with an average daily census of 231.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is indicated in the data provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on September 13, 1991.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus separate ratings for health inspections (4 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and staffing (3 stars), which combine to form the overall 4-star score.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines such as short-term rehabilitation; contact the facility at 7185797000 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 7185797000 to arrange a visit and verify current information on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335753?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.