Nursing homeActive
Isabella Geriatric Center Inc
515 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 100402123429200705 certified beds · 684 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2020
Deficiencies
26
● 1● 25● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,422
1 fine
Last survey
2026-03-25
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 3
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New York State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-25 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-23 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-09 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-02 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-28 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2022-12-16 | Standard | 180 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2020-11-19 | Standard | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New York State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-05-08Record 335100-20260325-F725
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-25Record 335100-20251223-F656
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-25Record 335100-20251223-F684
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-12-25Record 335100-20251209-F609
F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-01Record 335100-20240402-F577
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-01Record 335100-20240402-F582
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-01Record 335100-20240402-F677
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-01Record 335100-20240402-F688
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-01Record 335100-20240402-F689
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-01Record 335100-20240402-F725
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-01Record 335100-20240402-F758
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-01Record 335100-20240402-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-01Record 335100-20240402-F880
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity EStandard
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-02-10Record 335100-20231228-F609
F570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-20Record 335100-20221216-F570
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-27Record 335100-20221216-F584
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-27Record 335100-20221216-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-27Record 335100-20221216-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-27Record 335100-20221216-F657
F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-27Record 335100-20221216-F688
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-27Record 335100-20221216-F725
F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-27Record 335100-20221216-F744
F640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Care planningRecords
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2023-01-26Record 335100-20221216-F640
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-12-30Record 335100-20201119-F550
F757Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-12-29Record 335100-20201119-F757
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-12-30Record 335100-20201119-F880
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-23 | Civil money penalty | $8,422 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.78
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.21
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.90
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover43%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover37%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 4.2% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.2% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 9.5% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.4% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 16.4% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 6.6% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adams, Anca Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Anthony, Ria Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Balko, Alexander Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Balko, Alexander Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cortes, Tara Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davis, Jeffrey Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davis, Jeffrey Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Gormley, William Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Goshin, Arthur Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Harding, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Koschitzki, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leonel, Renato Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Lipton, Mark Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Meliambro, Rocco Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Princivil-Barnett, Loyola Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Richardson, Hila Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Talbot, Irwin Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wagner, David Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wagner, David Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weatherly, Carol Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wyatt, Ann Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New York.
No county cost figures on file for New York.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fort Tryon Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing New York | 0.4 mi | 2025-12-18 | 060 |
| Hope Center for HIV and Nursing Care Bronx | 0.8 mi | 2025-05-16 | 0260 |
| Highbridge Woodycrest Center Bronx | 1.6 mi | 2024-07-16 | 020 |
| Casa Promesa Bronx | 1.3 mi | 2025-05-28 | 3161 |
| Concourse Rehabilitation and Nursing Center, Inc Bronx | 1.7 mi | 2024-04-12 | 071 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |