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Upper East Side Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
211 East 79th Street
New York, NY 10075
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- Provider Category
- Nursing home
- Location
- New York, NY
- Record Period
- 2021–2026
- Source Documents
- 5
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The Essentials
Summary
Across 4 inspections from August 2021 to May 2026, state surveyors documented 11 findings at Upper East Side Rehabilitation And Nursing Center; 11 have a recorded correction; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.
- Inspections
- 4
- 2021–2026, standard and complaint
- Findings
- 11
- Deficiencies cited by state inspectors
- Corrected
- 11
- Of 11 findings, with a recorded correction date
- Penalties
- 0
- No fines or payment denials in the window
Findings by Year
- Findings
- Of which, actual harm (level G or above)
* Partial year, through October 1, 2026.
| Year | Inspections | Findings | Of which, actual harm (level G or above) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 1 | 4 | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2026 | 2 | 3 | 0 |
What the Record Shows
- 11 of 11 findings have a recorded correction date.
- CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window.
- 3 visits in this window included a complaint investigation. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- The latest standard inspection, May 8, 2026, recorded 2 findings (most serious: Level B).
Report at a Glance
- Facility
- Upper East Side Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
- Address
- 211 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075
- CMS Certification Number
- 335232
- Provider Type
- Skilled nursing facility and nursing facility
- Certified Beds
- 499
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Record Window
- August 30, 2021 to October 1, 2026
Chronology
Inspection History
Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.
- 2026
Standard health inspection
2 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedLevel BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 19, 2026
- F732Post nurse staffing information every day.Level BPotential for minimal harmCorrected Jun 19, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2026
Complaint investigation
1 finding
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jun 26, 2026
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2024
Standard health inspection
4 findings
The same visit included a complaint investigation.
- F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2024
- F803Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2024
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2024
- F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 20, 2024
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
- 2021
Standard health inspection
4 findings
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 18, 2021
- F688Provide 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.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 18, 2021
- F745Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 18, 2021
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 18, 2021
Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.
Context
Patterns Worth Examining
A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.
No citation repeats across the 4 inspections in this window, and no finding is waiting on a verified correction. That is what the record shows; it is not a judgment of care. The questions that follow still apply.
For Your Next Visit
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.
- 01
How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?
No staffing citation appears in this window. Staffing levels are published separately by CMS and are worth asking about directly.
- 02
Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?
CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts August 30, 2021; anything earlier is not in it.
The Evidence
Sources and Coverage
Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the New York state survey agency.
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Aug 30, 2021 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection Jan 23, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection May 1, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)
New York state survey agency
Inspection May 8, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
- Provider Information, Provider Data CatalogView Dataset ↗
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 335232
Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026
Coverage
Record windowAugust 30, 2021 – October 1, 2026
- CMS publishes about three inspection cycles; inspections before August 2021 are not in this release.
- CMS refreshes these files monthly, after statements of deficiencies are processed, so an inspection from the last two months may not appear yet.
What This Report Cannot Tell You
- Complaints not investigated onsite
- Allegations screened out by the state before an onsite visit are not published.
- Complaint allegations
- CMS publishes the deficiencies a complaint survey cited, not the allegation itself.
- Facility-reported incidents
- Self-reported incidents appear only if they led to an inspection.
- Follow-up visits
- CMS's files list standard, complaint and infection control surveys, not revisits; a correction date is the one CMS records.
- Fire safety inspections
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record yet.
- Staffing levels and ownership history
- Published by CMS separately and not included in this record.
Historical coverage varies by agency and location. Missing records do not mean that no complaint or violation occurred.
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