DUMONT CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING CARE

Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care is a skilled nursing facility located at 676 Pelham Road in New Rochelle, New York (Westchester County), ZIP code 10805. The facility operates with 196 certified beds and is classified under for-profit, individually owned ownership. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid residents. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on three main domains: health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care holds an overall CMS star rating of 3 out of 5, which is consistent with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating stands at 2 out of 5 stars, indicating performance below the national average in this category. Health inspection ratings reflect findings from onsite state surveys, including citations for deficiencies. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars, representing performance at the national average and reflecting the levels of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and certified nursing assistants relative to resident census. The quality measure rating is 5 out of 5 stars, the highest possible score, indicating that the facility performs above the national average across the clinical quality indicators tracked by CMS, such as rates of falls, pressure ulcers, and hospital readmissions. Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid, meaning it is able to serve residents whose care is funded through either federal program. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing and rehabilitation stays following a qualifying hospital admission, subject to eligibility criteria and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and functional eligibility requirements. Prospective residents and families should contact the facility directly at (914) 632-9600 to confirm current bed availability, accepted payers, and admissions requirements. When considered against national benchmarks, Dumont Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care presents a mixed profile. The overall 3-star rating aligns with the national average of 3.0 stars. The health inspection rating of 2 stars falls below what is typical nationally, while the staffing rating of 3 stars is on par with the national norm. The quality measure rating of 5 stars represents a notable strength relative to national performance in that category. Individuals researching nursing facilities in the New Rochelle area may use these CMS ratings alongside additional resources, such as the CMS Care Compare tool, to conduct thorough comparisons.