University Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in Bronx, NY

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  • Interior

    A cozy bedroom with a single bed, chair, and dresser, featuring warm lighting and a scenic painting on the wall.

  • Decor

    A cozy hospital room featuring a bed, two chairs, and personal touches.

  • Building

    A brick building with a prominent entrance, featuring steps and a purple awning.

  • Architecture

    A red car parked in front of a brick building on a city street.

  • Dining

    A joyful gathering of friends enjoying a meal together.

  • Television

    A beautifully set dining table in a restaurant, featuring a television and natural light from wooden blinds.

  • Office

    A receptionist at work, managing calls and paperwork in a well-organized office environment.

  • Healthcare

    A nurse assists a patient using a walker in a rehabilitation setting.

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    A healthcare worker assists an elderly person using a walker.

University Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing in Bronx, NY

University Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is a nursing home community in Bronx, NY.

Information last verified:

2505 Grand Avenue, Bronx, NY 10468

For more information about senior living options: (866) 208-4318

4.1 from 61 reviews
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4 stars
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12

Overall Review of University Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing

common 26 reviews mention this

Staff care is a consistent theme

Residents describe staff who are caring, professional, and attentive to needs.

Many reviewers say the staff treats residents with respect and kindness and works to meet day-to-day needs. Several families also mention that nurses, CNAs, and therapists coordinate well, and that staff take time to understand the person and respond to questions. A few negative reviews point to issues with care quality and neglect, but the most detailed positive accounts emphasize consistent, humane support throughout the stay.

common 18 reviews mention this

Facility cleanliness and upkeep

Reviews are split, with many praising cleanliness while others report major maintenance concerns.

Positive reviews commonly describe the building as clean, well-maintained, and safe or comfortable for residents and visitors. Some also mention homelike common areas and an environment that feels organized and inviting. In contrast, multiple negative reviews criticize the building as old, poorly maintained, and unsanitary, including concerns about odors and safety risks.

common 8 reviews mention this

Communication with families

Families often mention being kept informed and able to get answers.

Several reviewers say staff keep families updated about changes in health, respond to concerns, and make it easier to feel confident about ongoing care. Some also describe the administrator as approachable and attentive to questions. Other reviews take the opposite view, alleging delayed responses, missed communication, and not getting timely answers during serious situations.

common 6 reviews mention this

Rehab therapy and progress

Many reviewers say therapy and rehabilitation helped patients regain strength and function.

A number of residents and families describe PT/OT work as helpful, with therapists who are engaged, compassionate, and focused on improving mobility and daily function. Some also mention that care included other therapeutic services beyond basic nursing. A minority of reviews criticize rehab delivery, including claims of limited physical therapy sessions and an inability to meet rehabilitation needs.

caveat 4 reviews mention this

Meals are mixed in reviews

Dining gets both praise and criticism across reviews.

Some reviewers specifically comment that meals are good and nutritious and part of an overall well-rounded stay. Others report food quality as inadequate and describe the dining environment as poorly presented or unclear. Because both viewpoints appear, meal experience may vary by resident situation and timing of the stay.

common 6 reviews mention this

Activities and a home-like feel

Residents and families mention programming and a more personal, homelike environment.

Positive reviews frequently describe activities that keep residents engaged, including recreation and scheduled daily programming. Some also describe the facility size as smaller and more personal, where staff and residents become familiar with each other. Negative reviews mention residents mainly sitting and watching television, which contrasts with the activity-focused praise.

How we summarize

Counts show how many written reviews mention each theme; a review can touch several themes, and only frequently mentioned themes become a section.

Features

Housing

  • 46 resident community capacity 46 resident community capacity

Types of Care

  • Skilled Nursing Facility Skilled Nursing Facility

Amenities

  • Beauty salon Beauty salon
  • Cable or satellite TV Cable or satellite TV
  • Dining room Dining room
  • Fully furnished Fully furnished
  • Garden Garden
  • Housekeeping services Housekeeping services
  • Kitchenette Kitchenette
  • Move-in coordination Move-in coordination
  • Outdoor space Outdoor space
  • Restaurant-style dining Restaurant-style dining
  • Small library Small library
  • Telephone Telephone
  • Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available Wi-Fi/high-speed internet available

Transportation

  • LaGuardia (6 miles away) LaGuardia (6 miles away)
  • John F Kennedy International (17 miles away) John F Kennedy International (17 miles away)
  • Westchester Cty (17 miles away) Westchester Cty (17 miles away)
  • Newark International (18 miles away) Newark International (18 miles away)

Care Services

  • 24-hour call system 24-hour call system
  • 24-hour supervision 24-hour supervision
  • Activities of daily living assistance Activities of daily living assistance
  • Assistance with bathing Assistance with bathing
  • Assistance with dressing Assistance with dressing
  • Assistance with transfers Assistance with transfers
  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Meal preparation and service Meal preparation and service
  • Medication management Medication management
  • Mental wellness program Mental wellness program
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Dining

  • Diabetes diet Diabetes diet
  • Special dietary restrictions Special dietary restrictions

Activities

  • Community-sponsored activities Community-sponsored activities
  • Resident-run activities Resident-run activities
  • Scheduled daily activities Scheduled daily activities

Nearby Places of Interest

Hospitals

  • Bronx VA Medical Center (0.3 miles)
  • NewYork-Presbyterian Allen Hospital (0.8 miles)
  • St Barnabas Hospital (1 miles)
  • Russ Berrie Medical Science Pavilion (2.6 miles)
  • Milstein Hospital Building (2.7 miles)
  • Manhattan Psychiatric Center (5.4 miles)
  • Holy Name Medical Center (5.8 miles)

Transportation

  • MTA Subway - Fordham Rd (0.3 miles)
  • MTA Fordham Metro-North Station (0.6 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Inwood/207th St (1 miles)
  • MTA Subway - Dyckman St (1.2 miles)
  • MTA Subway - 190th St (1.6 miles)
  • MTA Subway - 181st St (2.1 miles)
  • MTA Subway - 168th St (2.5 miles)

Parks

  • Inwood Hill Park (1 miles)
  • Riverdale Park (2.2 miles)
  • J. Hood Wright Park (2.4 miles)
  • Flat Rock Brook Nature Center (3.5 miles)
  • St Nicholas Park (3.8 miles)
  • Marcus Garvey Park (4.7 miles)
  • Randall's Island Park (4.9 miles)

Pharmacies

  • Rite Aid (1.4 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (1.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.5 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (3.5 miles)
  • Walgreens (3.9 miles)
  • CVS Pharmacy (4.4 miles)
  • Walgreens (4.7 miles)

Places of Worship

  • The Riverdale Minyan (1.9 miles)

Physicians

  • Morgan Stanley Children's Hospital (2.7 miles)
  • Park Medical Group PA (5.6 miles)
  • Cummings, Allegra Weill Cornell Medicine Obstetrics and Gynecology (6.9 miles)
  • David H. Koch Center for Cancer Care at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (7.2 miles)

Restaurants

  • McDonald's (3.4 miles)
  • Kura Revolving Sushi Bar (3.5 miles)
  • Last Stop Bar & Grill (3.7 miles)
  • The River Palm Terrace (3.8 miles)
  • McDonald's (4.2 miles)
  • Harlem Kebab Grill (4.6 miles)
  • McDonald's (6.2 miles)

Theaters

  • AMC Bay Plaza Cinema 13 (4 miles)
  • AMC DINE-IN Shops At Riverside 9 (7.2 miles)

Cafes

  • Kuppi Coffee Company (5 miles)
  • Starbucks (5.6 miles)
  • Bogota Press Cafe (7.2 miles)
  • Ralph’s Café (7.2 miles)
  • Cafe Zeppieri (7.3 miles)

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