Fordham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
Bronx, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335659) · 240 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (718) 796-5800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Fordham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the New York state average of about 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Fordham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.7%.
According to CMS records, Fordham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center has no federal fines on record, with 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials. CMS data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
About this facility
Fordham Nursing And Rehabilitation Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Bronx, NY, first approved by CMS in October 1982. The facility is certified for 240 beds and reports an average daily census of 226.8 residents. It operates as a for-profit facility organized as a Limited Liability Company and is part of the Cassena Care chain, which includes 13 facilities with an average CMS overall rating of 4.2 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Fordham holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars, its quality measure (QM) rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 2 stars. Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 46.7%.
On penalties, CMS records show 0 federal fines totaling $0.00, and no payment denials on file — that is, no federal fines on record for this facility. There is no abuse icon flag and no Special Focus Facility designation noted in the data provided. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months according to CMS records.
Families are encouraged to review the full inspection history, staffing details, and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare for the most current information, as CMS data is updated periodically.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Fordham has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the New York state average of about 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Fordham is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports total nurse staffing of about 3.09 hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 2 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 46.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials — there is no federal fine history on record.
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 Facility designation for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Fordham is certified for 240 beds and has an average daily census of 226.8 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit Limited Liability Company and is part of the Cassena Care chain, which includes 13 facilities with an average CMS rating of 4.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Fordham was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 29, 1982.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS assigns separate ratings for health inspections (3 stars), staffing (2 stars), quality measures (3 stars), and an overall rating (3 stars) that combines these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines like short-term rehab; contact the facility at 7187965800 or 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 7187965800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the most current CMS ratings and inspection history at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335659?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.