BronxCare Special Care Center

1265 Fulton Avenue
Bronx NY 10456
Phone: 7185797000

Non profit - Corporation

Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.

CMS overall rating
4/5
Above average
Overall rating4/5
Health inspections4/5
Staffing3/5
Quality measures3/5
Long-stay quality3/5
Short-stay quality3/5
  • Overall rating vs. the New York average: 1.0 star higher (3.0), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the national average: 1.0 star higher (3.0), above average
  • Overall rating vs. the Bronx average: 0.6 star higher (3.4), above average

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.

Facility details

Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.

Certified beds240
Average residents per day231.7
Occupancy97%
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
CountyBronx
Provider typeMedicare and Medicaid
First certified for Medicare & Medicaid1991-09-13
CMS certification number (CCN)335753
Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle5

Staffing and turnover

Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.

Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day3.45
Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day2.91
Registered nurse turnover9.5%
Total nursing staff turnover23.9%
Resident and family councilNo

Fines and penalties

Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.

Fines (count)0
Fines (total value)$0
Payment denials0
Total penalties0
No federal fines are on record for this facility in the current CMS data.

Questions to ask BronxCare Special Care Center

  • What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
  • How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
  • What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
  • Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
  • What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?

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Is BronxCare Special Care Center highly rated?

CMS rates it 4 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Above average". Health inspections rate 4, staffing 3, and quality measures 3.

How many beds does BronxCare Special Care Center have?

CMS certifies 240 beds; the facility reports an average of 231.7 residents per day (about 97% occupancy).

Does BronxCare Special Care Center have any fines or citations?

No federal civil money penalties are recorded for this facility in the current CMS data.

Has BronxCare Special Care Center been cited for abuse?

CMS does not record an abuse citation or Special Focus designation for this facility in the current data.