THE RIVERSIDE
150 RIVERSIDE DRIVE, New York, NY 10024
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
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Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How THE RIVERSIDE Compares
THE RIVERSIDE is a 520-bed for-profit nursing facility in New York, 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 (5 stars), while staffing (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (1.2%) is below the New York average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 520 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 95% occupied.
Among the 13 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in New York, 8 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.1 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 6.4% — better than the New York average of 13.8% (54% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.2% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (62% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.0% — better than the New York average of 6.8% (26% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 20.4% — better than the New York average of 20.7%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask THE RIVERSIDE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing THE RIVERSIDE with other nursing homes in New York.
How is THE RIVERSIDE addressing its staffing levels rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help THE RIVERSIDE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 6.4% here versus 13.8% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help THE RIVERSIDE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.2% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does THE RIVERSIDE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 95% occupancy across 520 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at THE RIVERSIDE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains THE RIVERSIDE's rating advantage in New York?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.1 stars across 13 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around New York
New York sits in New York County, where adults 65 and older make up about 16.6% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 270,750 (16.6%)
- Median age
- 37.7 years
- Median household income
- $89,812
- Median home value
- $1,024,500
Demographics for New York County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near New York.
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