Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale
5901 Palisade Avenue, Riverdale, NY 10471
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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How Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale Compares
Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale is a 843-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Riverdale, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (10.1%) is below the New York average of 13.7%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 843 certified beds, it has notable available capacity at roughly 43% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Riverdale, 1 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 10.1% — better than the New York average of 13.7% (26% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 2.9% — better than the New York average of 3.1%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 6.3% — better than the New York average of 6.5%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 17.1% — better than the New York average of 20.5%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale with other nursing homes in Riverdale.
What keeps Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What practices help Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 10.1% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale keep short-stay rehospitalizations below the state average?
Short-stay rehospitalizations is 17.1% here versus 20.5% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
Why is Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale's occupancy below many full facilities?
The facility reports roughly 43% occupancy across 843 certified beds. Lower occupancy can mean availability, but families should ask whether renovations, staffing, reputation, or service mix are factors.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale's rating advantage in Riverdale?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Riverdale
Riverdale sits in Bronx County, where adults 65 and older make up about 12.9% of the population — a lower share of seniors than New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 184,157 (12.9%)
- Median age
- 34.5 years
- Median household income
- $41,895
- Median home value
- $427,900
Demographics for Bronx County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Riverdale.
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