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Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale

5901 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471 · Bronx County

Founded in 1917, the Hebrew Home at Riverdale is a nonprofit nursing home providing long-term care, memory care, rehabilitation, and specialized programs for older adults on a 32-acre riverfront campus in Riverdale, NY. Now part of RiverSpring Living.

5.0CMS overall rating(718) 581-1000Visit website ↗
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Exceptional
Haven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Reported historical occupancy43% reported occupancy

Reported average: 364.6 residents per day across 843 certified beds (43% occupancy).

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Source: CMS Care Compare, reported average daily residents and certified beds. This is not a live availability feed.

Our evaluation

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One of Riverdale's top-rated skilled nursing communities

Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in Riverdale, NY, with 843 certified beds and an average of about 365 residents per day.

Medicare rates it 5 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 4/5 on health inspections, 3/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 3.27 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.84 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.3%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.

Strengths

  • ✓5-star overall CMS rating
  • ✓Strong health-inspection rating
  • ✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
  • ✓No federal fines on record
  • ✓Full sprinkler system
  • ✓Active resident & family council

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Topics noted in the summary

  • Below-average nurse staffing (3.27 hrs/resident/day)
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Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in Riverdale for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds
843
Avg. residents/day
365
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain
Not reported
Continuing care
No
CMS provider #
335020

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of careMonthly costSource
Skilled Nursing
$14,590–$17,850/mo (modeled range)

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local New York prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms.

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Staffing & care

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Total nurse hrs / resident / day
3.27
National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day
0.84
National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover
27.3%
National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Reported federal nursing-home measures. Missing values are not a clean-record finding; check the original source for current information.

Health deficiencies (last survey)
5
Federal fines
0 reported
Total penalties
0
Last standard survey
2026-03-25
Sprinkler system
Yes
Resident & family council
Resident

Requirements cited by inspectors

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (8 citations on record — showing the latest 8). The count is not a count of unique incidents.

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2026-03-25F0559Severity D — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

2026-03-25F0578Severity D — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident Rights Deficiencies

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.

2026-03-25F0656Severity D — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

2026-03-25F0880Severity D — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-03-25F0655Severity B — minimalCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

2024-05-30F0609Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintCorrection status not retained; check the original reportFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

2022-05-03F0576Severity F — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportResident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

2022-05-03F0812Severity F — potential for harmCorrection status not retained; check the original reportNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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Services and details to confirm

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  • Full automatic sprinkler system
  • Medicare & Medicaid certified
  • 24-hour licensed nursing
  • On-site rehabilitation therapy
  • Rehabilitation services
  • Memory care
  • Scheduled transportation
  • Restaurant-style dining
  • On-site salon / barber
  • Chapel / worship services
  • Fitness center
  • Wellness programs
  • Housekeeping & laundry
  • Daily activities & events
  • Gardens / walking paths
  • Library
  • 24-hour staff
  • 24/7 staff

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Location

5901 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale, NY

  • Monday: Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday: Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday: Open 24 hours
  • Thursday: Open 24 hours
  • Friday: Open 24 hours
  • Saturday: Open 24 hours
  • Sunday: Open 24 hours

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How much does Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale cost?

Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale has no current published quote for skilled nursing in Haven records. The local market planning estimate is $14,590–$17,850 per month (modeled range). 2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local New York prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. This is not a community quote. Ask for a current, itemized price.

What is Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale 5 out of 5 stars overall, including 4/5 for health inspections, 3/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale?

Staff provide about 3.27 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 27.3% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale?

Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale has 8 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2026-03-25). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale have availability?

Reported average: 364.6 residents per day across 843 certified beds (43% occupancy). These historical figures do not establish current availability. Contact the community to confirm openings, room types and admission requirements.

What types of care does Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale offer?

Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale in Riverdale, NY offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 843 beds.

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