Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale
5901 Palisade Avenue · Riverdale, NY · 10471 · 7185811000
843 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.38 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.89 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.17 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
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.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 25, 2026
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 2, 2026 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B March 25, 2026
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected April 17, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F May 3, 2022
Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · F May 3, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 30, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335020 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.