CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
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NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Bronxcare Special Care Center

1265 Fulton Avenue · Bronx, NY 10456 · Bronx County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★☆4/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds240CMS provider file
Recent citation rows41current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12025-08-1452025-08-1417
Cycle 22023-06-0872023-06-089
Cycle 32020-10-2822020-10-281
02 / CITATION DETAIL

41 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 6 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2025-08-14 · HEALTHF0580Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · HEALTHF0582Severity C · widespread; potential for minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · HEALTHF0609Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · HEALTHF0684Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · HEALTHF0804Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03 · complaint
2025-08-14 · FIREK0271Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0281Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0291Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0293Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0321Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0345Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0351Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0353Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0355Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0363Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0909Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0911Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0912Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have power receptacles that are properly grounded.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0915Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-10
2025-08-14 · FIREK0918Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-12-08
2025-08-14 · FIREK0920Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2025-08-14 · FIREK0923Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2025-10-03
2023-06-08 · HEALTHF0553Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-30
2023-06-08 · HEALTHF0570Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2023-06-30
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
No penalty row appeared in the August 2026 penalties file.
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • KENNEDY, PETERIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/20/2009
  • COLON, JOHNIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/25/2011
  • FUENTES, MIGUELIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/1992
  • LOWE, BARBARAIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/01/2000
  • DEMARCO, VICTORIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 11/01/1999
  • FUENTES, MIGUELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/01/1992

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours2.91per resident day
RN hours0.45per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.71per resident day
Staff turnover23.9%CMS reported field
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