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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) 581-1000 Visit website ↗

Exceptional

Haven Scout Score

Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates exceptional.

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Availability outlookUsually has openings

Typically 43% full — availability is generally good.

Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.

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 362 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 3.38 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.89 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.9%, 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

Things to ask about

•Below-average nurse staffing (3.38 hrs/resident/day)

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: 362
Ownership: Non profit - Corporation
Part of a chain: Independent
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 care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$14,590–$17,850/mo (median $15,800)	Local market estimate

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. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 3.38; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 0.89; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 30.9%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 5
Federal fines: None on record
Total penalties: 0
Last standard survey: 2026-03-25
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Resident

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (8 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2026-03-25Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2026-03-25Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2026-03-25Severity D — potential for harmResident 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.

2026-03-25Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2026-03-25Severity B — minimalResident 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

2024-05-30Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

2022-05-03Severity F — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

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

2022-05-03Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Services & amenities

✓ 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

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

Reviews & reputation

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Google

3.3

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Common questions about Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale

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

Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Riverdale, NY area typically runs $14,590–$17,850 per month (median $15,800, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

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 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.9% (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?

Typically 43% full — availability is generally good. Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

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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