Nursing home · Bronx, NY
BronxCare Special Care Center
1265 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456 · (718) 579-7000
BronxCare Special Care Center is a 240-bed nonprofit nursing home in Bronx, New York (Bronx County). It has been certified to provide Medicare and Medicaid services since 1991. On average it cares for 231 residents a day (about 96% of its certified beds). CMS gives it an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars; the average in New York is 3.1.
Ratings
| CMS rating | Stars |
|---|---|
| Overall | ★★★★★ |
| Health inspections | ★★★★★ |
| Staffing | ★★★★★ |
| Quality measures | ★★★★★ |
Staffing
| Staffing | This home | New York avg | US avg |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 2.70 | 3.69 | 3.90 |
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.38 | 0.73 | 0.69 |
| Nurse hours per resident per day, weekends | 2.48 | – | – |
| Nursing staff turnover | 19% | 40% | 45% |
| RN turnover | 9% | – | – |
| Administrators who left | – | – | – |
Inspections and penalties
| Inspections & penalties | This home |
|---|---|
| Most recent standard health inspection | August 14, 2025 |
| Health deficiencies cited (most recent cycle) | 5 below the state average of 8 |
| …of which from complaint inspections | 1 |
| Federal fines (as reported by CMS) | 0 |
| Medicare payment denials | 0 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home provider information, Oct 2026 release (CMS Provider Data Catalog: Nursing homes). Ownership: Non profit - Corporation. Legal business name: Bronxcare Special Care Center. Check the latest details and full inspection reports on Medicare Care Compare. How to read these ratings →
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Common questions
What is the star rating of BronxCare Special Care Center?
CMS rates BronxCare Special Care Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 stars for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (Medicare Care Compare).
How many beds does BronxCare Special Care Center have?
240 certified beds, with an average of 231 residents a day.
Does BronxCare Special Care Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for Medicare and Medicaid. Ask the nursing home about current availability for your coverage.
What is the phone number for BronxCare Special Care Center?
(718) 579-7000. Address: 1265 Fulton Avenue, Bronx, NY 10456.
Before you choose
- Visit at different times, including evenings and weekends.
- Ask how many residents each nurse and aide cares for on each shift.
- Read the latest inspection report and ask what has been fixed.
- Ask whether a bed is available for your coverage (Medicare, Medicaid or private pay).