ElderGrade
B

82/100

Above average

Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center

1249 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10029

CMS 4/5 stars #6 of 17 in New York County (212) 360-1000
Certified beds
679
Occupancy
76%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

30/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.63 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.68 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 10% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 40% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 5 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.38 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.68 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.03 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 39.60%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 25 citations

Last standard health inspection: October 28, 2024 (1 year ago).

E Oct 28, 2024 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 28, 2024 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 28, 2024 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 28, 2024 F0656

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.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 28, 2024 F0806

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Aug 18, 2023 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 6, 2022 F0641

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Oct 6, 2022 F0655

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of ARCHCARE, which operates 7 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
ALBERTO, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BUJNO, STEPHEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CAHILL, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CORTES, TARA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FAHEY, THOMAS Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
FELDMANN, ERIC Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GLEASON, JOHN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
GRAY, KAREN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
JOHNSON, CLARION Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KASERGRANDE, LESLIE Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
KELLEHER, RORY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
LAMORTE, JOSEPH Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center? +

Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center holds an ElderGrade of B (82 out of 100), which we describe as "above average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.38 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

No. None of the 25 citations on record were scored at the levels CMS uses to indicate actual harm or immediate jeopardy.

Does Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Terence Cardinal Cooke Health Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.