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Isabella Geriatric Center Inc
515 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10040
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Isabella Geriatric Center Inc is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in New York, New York, certified for 705 beds and caring for about 684 residents a day.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 3 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (13, 9, 4 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 3.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $8K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 42.5%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | New York Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 26 | 13 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 3.7 | 3.9 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.9 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 42.5% | 31.6% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $8,422 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (17 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 2 Apr 2024, 16 Dec 2022.
Severity mix: D ×15 E ×10 B ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Mar 2026 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 8 May 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 23 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Dec 2025 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0688 | Provide 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 2 Apr 2024 | F0758 | Implement 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. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jun 2024 |
| 28 Dec 2023 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | E | Complaint investigation | 10 Feb 2024 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0570 | Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility. | E | Standard survey | 20 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0584 | Honor 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0688 | Provide 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 27 Jan 2023 |
| 16 Dec 2022 | F0640 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Standard survey | 26 Jan 2023 |
| 19 Nov 2020 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2020 |
| 19 Nov 2020 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 29 Dec 2020 |
| 19 Nov 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 30 Dec 2020 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Dec 2025 | Fine | $8,422 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 42.5%, RNs 36.9%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 16.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.4% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.2% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 15.6% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.2% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 9.5% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Isabella Geriatric Center, Inc..
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in New York County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Amsterdam Nursing Home Corp (1992) | New York | 409 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 14 | 3.4 | — | 6 May 2025 |
| Coler Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center | Roosevelt Island | 815 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 13 | 1.6 | — | 6 Apr 2026 |
| Fort Tryon Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing | New York | 205 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 8 | 3.9 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home Co Inc | New York | 362 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 12 | 3.3 | — | 1 Dec 2025 |
| New East Side Nursing Home | New York | 58 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 6 | 10.3 | — | 22 Nov 2022 |
| New Gouverneur Hospital SNF | New York | 295 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 4.1 | — | 19 Dec 2024 |
| St Mary'S Center Inc | New York | 39 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 7 | 17.9 | — | 12 Feb 2025 |
| The Riverside | New York | 520 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 16 | 3.1 | — | 20 Nov 2024 |
All 17 facilities in New York County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Isabella Geriatric Center Inc been cited for?
26 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Isabella Geriatric Center Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $8K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Isabella Geriatric Center Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Isabella Geriatric Center Inc?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Isabella Geriatric Center Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 25 Mar 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 2 Apr 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.