UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING

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Care Quality Indicators

How UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING Compares

UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING is a 46-bed for-profit nursing facility in Bronx, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 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 (0.0%) is below the New York average of 3.1%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 46 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.

Among the 41 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Bronx, 9 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.4 stars.

By the numbers vs. New York average

• Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 18.9% — worse than the New York average of 13.8% (37% higher).
• Falls with major injury: 0.0% — better than the New York average of 3.1% (100% lower).
• High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.4% — better than the New York average of 6.8% (64% lower).
• Short-stay rehospitalization: 34.5% — worse than the New York average of 20.7% (67% higher).

Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against New York averages across 596 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.

Questions to Ask UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING

Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing UNIVERSITY CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING with other nursing homes in Bronx.

The Senior Community Around Bronx

Bronx 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 Bronx.

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