Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center
1249 Fifth Avenue · New York, NY · 10029 · 2123601000
679 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Archcare
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.26 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.64 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.92 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 41% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 28, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D October 28, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected December 23, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D August 18, 2023 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected October 9, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 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 November 18, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 6, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B October 6, 2022
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected November 18, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2020
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2020
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 March 20, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2020
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2020
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2020
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2020
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2020
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2020
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D January 31, 2020
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2020
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 31, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 20, 2020 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335665 · certified since August 17, 1983. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.