CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3350202026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Hebrew Home For The Aged At Riverdale

5901 Palisade Avenue · Riverdale, NY 10471 · Bronx County

CMS OVERALL RATING★★★★★5/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds843CMS provider file
Recent citation rows23current CMS citation release
Penalty rows0current CMS penalties file
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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 12026-03-2552026-03-259
Cycle 22024-06-1002024-06-103
Cycle 32022-05-0332022-05-033
02 / CITATION DETAIL

23 rows in the current release

0 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 0 carry J–L. 1 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-03-25 · HEALTHF0559Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-03-25 · HEALTHF0578Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-03-25 · HEALTHF0655Severity B · pattern; potential for minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-03-25 · HEALTHF0656Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-17
2026-03-25 · HEALTHF0880Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-05-02
2026-03-25 · FIREK0291Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2026-04-27
2026-03-25 · FIREK0293Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2026-03-25 · 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 · 2026-04-27
2026-03-25 · 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 · 2026-04-27
2026-03-25 · 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 · 2026-04-27
2026-03-25 · FIREK0373Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Have enough space near smoke barriers to protect residents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-04-27
2026-03-25 · 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 · 2026-04-27
2026-03-25 · 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 · 2026-04-27
2026-03-25 · 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 · 2026-04-27
2024-06-10 · FIREK0225Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-06-21
2024-06-10 · FIREK0347Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-29
2024-06-10 · FIREK0374Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2024-07-29
2024-05-30 · HEALTHF0609Severity E · pattern; 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 · 2024-07-29 · complaint
2022-05-03 · HEALTHF0576Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Ensure residents have reasonable access to and privacy in their use of communication methods.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-30
2022-05-03 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-30
2022-05-03 · FIREK0223Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

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.

Correction field: Waiver has been granted · 2022-10-10
2022-05-03 · FIREK0353Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2022-06-30
2022-05-03 · FIREK0918Severity D · isolated; 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 · 2022-06-30
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

  • PALACE, ZACHARYIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/21/1997
  • POMERANZ, DAVIDIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2011
  • REINGOLD, DANIELIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 01/01/2011
  • WILLNER, CARLIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 10/01/2000
  • BURIAN, LAWRENCEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/28/2022
  • COHEN, MICHELEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/28/2022
  • DIMAS, CONSTANTINEIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/28/2022
  • GAINES, ANDREWIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2010
  • HOFFMAN, MARTINIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2009
  • ROGERS, THOMASIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2011
  • SABLE, DAVIDIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 02/28/2022
  • SHIFREN, JAMESIndividual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2010
  • MAURER, JEFFREYIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2009
  • WILLNER, CARLIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/15/2022
  • WYGODA, JOSEPHIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 06/30/2011

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 hours3.27per resident day
RN hours0.84per resident day
Weekend nurse hours3.08per resident day
Staff turnover27.3%CMS reported field
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