Isabella Geriatric Center Inc

Nursing Home · New York, NY

CMS overall rating 2/5 Non profit - Corporation

CMS certification number335100

Contact & location

515 Audubon Avenue
New York, NY 10040
New York County
Phone
(212) 342-9200
ZIP code
10040 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
705
Residents per day
683.6 (97% occupied)
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Legal name
Isabella Geriatric Center, INC.
Medicare certified since
April 4, 1972
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★ 2/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 2.8
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 3.9
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.21 (state 3.62 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.78 (state 0.71 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.26 (state 0.76 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.16 (state 2.15 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
2.90 (state 3.18 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
42.5 (state 40.3 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
36.9 (state 39.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
1 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
April 2, 2024
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
13.0 (state 8.0 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
7
Citations on record (3 years)
26 health · 11 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-25 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-05-08
2025-12-23 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-25
2025-12-23 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-03-25
2025-12-09 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-12-25
2024-04-02 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-01
2024-04-02 Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-01
2024-04-02 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-01
2024-04-02 Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
F0577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-01
2024-04-02 Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
F0582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-01
2024-04-02 Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-01
2024-04-02 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-01
2024-04-02 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-01
2024-04-02 Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-06-01
2023-12-28 Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2024-02-10
2022-12-16 Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
F0570 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-20
2022-12-16 Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-27
2022-12-16 Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-27
2022-12-16 Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-27
2022-12-16 Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
F0725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-27
2022-12-16 Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-27
2022-12-16 Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-27
2022-12-16 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-27
2022-12-16 Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
F0640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies		 B
No actual harm, potential for minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-01-26
2020-11-19 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-12-30
2020-11-19 Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
F0757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-12-29
2020-11-19 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2020-12-30

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

1 penalty in the last three years, including $8,422 in fines.

DateTypeAmount
2025-12-23Fine$8,422

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Balko, Alexander (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cortes, Tara (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Gormley, William (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Goshin, Arthur (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Harding, Richard (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Lipton, Mark (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Richardson, Hila (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Talbot, Irwin (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wagner, David (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Wyatt, Ann (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Davis, Jeffrey (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Koschitzki, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Wagner, David (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Adams, Anca (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Anthony, Ria (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Balko, Alexander (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Davis, Jeffrey (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Leonel, Renato (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Meliambro, Rocco (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Princivil-Barnett, Loyola (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE
Weatherly, Carol (individual)W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Isabella Geriatric Center Inc?

Isabella Geriatric Center Inc has a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.0-star average in New York.

How many beds does Isabella Geriatric Center Inc have?

It has 705 certified beds and cares for about 684 residents per day.

Has Isabella Geriatric Center Inc been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $8,422 in the last three years.

What is the phone number of Isabella Geriatric Center Inc?

(212) 342-9200. The facility is located at 515 Audubon Avenue, New York, NY 10040.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.