All citations for BronxCare Special Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

August 14, 2025

Showing 26 to 41 of 41 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0553, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0578, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0655, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0657, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0690, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 30, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have exits that are accessible at all times.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0271, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Construct fire resistant interior walls.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0331, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0915, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of June 8, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 8, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0609, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 28, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2020).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0610, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 28, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 1, 2020).

  15. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level C.

    Health citation F-0582, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of August 14, 2025. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 3, 2025).

  16. No harm, with potential for minimal harm

    Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level B.

    Fire safety citation K-0915, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of October 28, 2020. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 26, 2021).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.