Isabella Geriatric Center Inc
515 Audubon Avenue · New York, NY · 10040 · 2123429200
705 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
The composite number cleared 72 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.42 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.77 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.03 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 42% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $8,278 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 25, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected December 25, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected June 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected June 1, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected June 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected June 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 1, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 1, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 28, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2022
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected January 20, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2022
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2022
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E December 16, 2022
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 16, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B December 16, 2022
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected January 26, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2020
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 30, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2020
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected December 29, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 19, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 30, 2020 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| December 23, 2025 | Fine | $8,278 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335100 · certified since April 4, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.