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Isabella Geriatric Center

515 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10040

Independent Living Memory Care Nursing Home Respite Care Rehabilitation
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(800) 780-8101

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(212) 342-9200

Estimated Pricing

Studio
Estimated $4,492

Price Comparison

  • Average City Price: $7,295
  • Average State Price: $5,147
  • Average National Price: $4,181


  • Isabella Geriatric Center Description

    Located on four lush acres in upper Manhattan, Isabella Center has pioneered the care of older adults since 1875.

    Whether it’s our exceptional short-term rehab programs for patients recuperating from joint replacement, heart attack, stroke, or prolonged illness- or specialized medical care and quality of life programs for our long-term residents – we are here to help.

    In addition to being a respected 705-bed nursing home with Ventilator Care and Step Down Unit, Isabella offers a variety of community-based programs designed to help older adults remain healthy. Located on the campus of Isabella Center is Isabella House, which offers moderately-priced apartments for independent adults aged 62 and older.

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    Care Types at Community

    This community offers the following types of care

    Independent Living

    Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.

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    Memory Care

    Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.

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    Nursing Home

    Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.

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    Community Reviews

    6.1
    Isabella Geriatric Center
    Based on My Caring Plan's proprietary scoring, including 61 reviews across the web

    Ranking

  • Ranking in City: 19 out of 25 communities in New York
  • Ranking in State: 996 out of 1217 communities in NY
  • Food and Dining B

    Activities B

    Facility and Grounds B

    Care B

    Staff A

    Cleanliness A



    Review Summary

    The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.

    Negative Reviews:

    • One reviewer expressed extreme dissatisfaction with the care their uncle received, noting a lack of basic essentials and necessary assistance.
    • Several complaints about the facility being poorly managed under new ownership, with reports of neglect, including falls and inadequate response to medical needs.
    • Concerns about cleanliness, with one instance of an oxygen machine being filthy with mold.
    • Issues with staff behavior, including rudeness, neglect, and a lack of compassion.
    • Reports of serious administrative problems, including identity fraud and insurance billing scams.
    • Some reviewers highlighted a lack of proper staffing and training for the staff, affecting patient care.

    Positive Reviews:

    • Many reviewers praised the facility for its excellent care, particularly noting the kindness and professionalism of the nursing and rehabilitation staff.
    • Several families felt reassured by the attentive and personalized care their loved ones received, contributing to significant improvements in their conditions.
    • The sense of community and the facility's efforts to keep families informed and involved were frequently mentioned as positive aspects.
    • Some reviewers specifically appreciated the facility's cleanliness and the staff's efforts to make patients feel comfortable and valued.

    Mixed Reviews:

    • A few reviews mentioned specific floors or departments where the care was notably better or worse, suggesting variability in the quality of care throughout the facility.
    • One reviewer noted a significant improvement in their loved one's condition after being moved to a different floor, indicating inconsistencies in care standards.


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    Health

    Physical Therapists

    Occupational Therapists

    Speech-Language Pathologists

    Board-Certified Physical Medicine Rehabilitation Physicians

    Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists

    Support Staff


    Activities

    Volunteer Opportunities


    Room Amenities

    Telephone



    Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services

    Nursing Home Ratings

    Overall rating: 1
    Health inspection rating: 2
    Staffing rating: 1
    Quality measure rating: None
    Short-term quality measure rating: 2


    Nursing Home Overview

    Participation date: April 4, 1972
    Ownership type: Non Profit
    Provider type: Medicare and Medicaid
    Nursing home capacity: 705
    Total current residents: 658
    Facility is located in a hospital: No
    Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
    Resident and family council: Both


    Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines

    Number of facility incidents: 1
    Number of substantiated complaints: 2
    Number of payment denials: 0
    Number of fines: 1
    Total cost of fines: $15000


    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.

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    The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.

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    Health and Fire Safety Deficiencies

    The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.

    Scope
    Severity of Deficiency Isolated Pattern Widespread
    Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety J K L
    Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy G H I
    No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy D E F
    No actual harm with potential for minimal harm A B C

    Fire Safety Deficiencies

    Survey Date Correction Date Letter Category Description
    2022-12-16 2023-02-13 C Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
    2022-12-16 2023-02-13 D Egress Deficiencies Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    2022-12-16 2023-02-13 E Egress Deficiencies Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
    2022-12-16 2023-02-13 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    2022-12-16 2023-02-13 C Smoke Deficiencies Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    2022-12-16 2023-02-13 E Smoke Deficiencies Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    2022-12-16 2023-02-13 C Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    2018-10-30 2018-12-29 D Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
    2018-10-30 2018-12-29 E Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Fines

    Fine Date Fine Amount
    2020-11-19 $15,000

    What is in the Neighborhood

    General Area Overview
    • The closest city is Morris Heights which is 0.5 miles away and has a population of 40,982 (mid sized town).
    • The average income is $48,392, which is low compared to other zip codes.
    • Weather
      • High Temperature: 82
      • Low Temperature: 34
      • Average Temperature: 57.7
      • Day Breakdown: The area gets 123 days of rain, 22 days of snow and 218 days of sun
      • Precipitation: 1.0 inches a year

    Demographic Overview
    • The median age is 36.0 years old, average compared to other cities.
    • 1.84% of the population are Veterans which is a very low percentage of Veterans compared to other cities.
    • 37.57% of the population are Foreign-born which is a very high percentage of Foreign-born compared to other cities.
    • The population is 0% American Indian and Alaska Native, 13% Asian, 22% Black or African-American, 25% Hispanic or Latino, and 38% White.

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    Supermarkets

    Fine Fare
    0.1 miles away
    Key Food
    0.4 miles away
    Associated Foodmarkets
    0.5 miles away
    Bravo
    0.5 miles away
    Tejada Grocery
    0.6 miles away

    Transportation

    Morris Heights
    0.4 miles away

    Bus Stations

    Amsterdam Avenue & West 189th Street
    0.1 miles away
    Saint Nicholas Avenue & West 190th Street
    0.1 miles away
    Saint Nicholas Avenue & West 192nd Street
    0.1 miles away
    Saint Nicholas Avenue & West 193rd Street
    0.1 miles away
    Fort George Avenue & West 193rd Street
    0.2 miles away

    Banks

    Chase
    0.5 miles away
    The Berkshire Bank
    0.6 miles away
    Bank of America
    0.7 miles away
    Capital One
    0.7 miles away
    TD Bank
    1.0 miles away

    Hospitals

    Columbia University Irving Medical Center
    1.1 miles away
    Bronx-Lebanon Hospital Center Concourse Division
    1.1 miles away
    James J Peters Veterans Affairs Medical Center
    1.2 miles away
    Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital
    1.3 miles away
    NewYork-Presbyterian/Allen Hospital
    1.4 miles away

    Pharmacies

    Viva Pharmacy
    0.3 miles away
    Farmacia San Rafael
    0.4 miles away
    Duane Reade
    0.6 miles away
    San Pedro Pharmacy
    0.6 miles away
    Dyckman Pharmacy
    0.7 miles away

    Dentists

    New Heights Oral Surgery
    0.6 miles away
    Esthetix Dentist, NYC's Dental Implant & Cosmetic Specialist
    1.0 miles away
    Dennis N. Morea, DDS
    1.3 miles away
    505 Dental Associates
    1.8 miles away
    Brace Yourself, P.C.
    1.9 miles away

    Parks

    Highbridge Park
    0.1 miles away
    Wallenberg Playground
    0.1 miles away
    Jacob K Javits Athletic Field
    0.2 miles away
    Gorman Memorial Park
    0.2 miles away
    Manhattan Community Board 12
    0.2 miles away

    Places of Worship

    Abyssinian Baptist Church
    2.7 miles away
    Cathedral of Saint John the Divine
    3.9 miles away
    Congregation Sherith Israel
    6.1 miles away
    Church of Saint Paul the Apostle
    6.6 miles away
    Saint Patrick’s Cathedral
    7.1 miles away

    Shopping

    Knolls Shopping Center
    1.7 miles away
    Bronx Terminal Market
    2.1 miles away
    Oak Tree Center
    2.3 miles away
    East River Plaza
    4.0 miles away
    Throggs Neck Shopping Center
    5.1 miles away

    Culture

    Coliseum Theatre
    0.6 miles away
    Alpine Theatre
    0.7 miles away
    United Palace
    0.8 miles away
    Hall of Fame Playhouse
    0.8 miles away
    Alumni Auditorium
    1.2 miles away

    Restaurants

    Grito
    0.2 miles away
    Marisco Centro
    0.3 miles away
    Chan's Kitchen
    0.3 miles away
    La Cabana Salvadorena
    0.3 miles away
    La Casa Del Mofongo
    0.4 miles away

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