Nursing homeActive
Throgs Neck Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
707 Throgs Neck Expressway, Bronx, NY 104657184300003205 certified beds · 195 residentsFor profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
5
since 2019
Deficiencies
16
● 0● 16● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
—
none on file
Last survey
2026-03-13
Complaint
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 1
Quality 5
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-13 | Complaint | 020 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-07 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-12-01 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-09-10 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-02-22 | Standard | 020 | 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.
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 2026-04-23Record 335771-20260313-F609
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-04-20Record 335771-20260313-F842
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-01-13Record 335771-20260107-F851
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 2024-01-16Record 335771-20231201-F880
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-01Record 335771-20210910-F580
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 2021-11-01Record 335771-20210910-F656
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-01Record 335771-20210910-F658
F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-01Record 335771-20210910-F679
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 2021-11-01Record 335771-20210910-F684
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-01Record 335771-20210910-F686
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 2021-11-01Record 335771-20210910-F688
F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-01Record 335771-20210910-F711
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2021-11-01Record 335771-20210910-F759
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 2021-11-01Record 335771-20210910-F880
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-03-11Record 335771-20190222-F568
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 2019-03-07Record 335771-20190222-F880
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.50
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day2.91
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours2.59
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
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 | 1.6% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.8% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 15.6% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 0.2% | 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 | 6.8% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 4.7% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 4.3% | 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Becher, Aaron Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Bloom, David Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Busell, Sandra Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Chopp, Alan Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Estate Of Mayer Rispler Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Farkowitz, Esther Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 7% | — | — |
| George Klein Testamentary Trust Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Klein, Larry Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 44% | — | — |
| Lerner, Chana Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Nakdimen, Shelly Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Philipson, Bent Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Pocchia, Teresa Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Pollak, Theodore Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Schwartz, Michael Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Singer, Brucha Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Stern, Ronald Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Tessler, Naomi Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | — | — |
| Brown-Whittingham, Andrea Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hersh, Isaac Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Orgel, Benzion Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vezza, Elena Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Brown-Whittingham, Andrea Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Farkowitz, Esther Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fischel, Mayer Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Fischel, Mayer Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hersh, Isaac Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Orgel, Benzion Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vezza, Elena Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Excelsior Care Group — 33 facilities
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 Bronx.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Archcare at Providence Rest Bronx | 1.0 mi | 2025-03-07 | 061 |
| Rebekah Rehabilitation and Extended Care Center Bronx | 1.3 mi | 2026-01-23 | 2160 |
| Grand Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Bronx | 1.7 mi | 2026-06-30 | 6489 |
| Williamsbridge Center For Rehabilitation And Nrsg Bronx | 2.0 mi | 2025-01-08 | 130 |
| Bronx Center For Rehabilitation & Health Care Bronx | 1.8 mi | 2026-06-02 | 291 |
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 |