UPPER EAST SIDE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a skilled nursing facility located at 211 East 79th Street in New York City, New York (zip code 10075). The facility operates under for-profit ownership as a Limited Liability Company and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a capacity of 499 certified beds, making it one of the larger nursing facilities in its area. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities on a scale of 1 to 5, where higher ratings indicate better performance relative to other facilities. Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 5, which is above the national average of 3.0 stars. This overall rating reflects performance across three component categories. The health inspection rating stands at 4 stars, based on findings from state inspections conducted on behalf of CMS. The staffing rating is 3 stars, reflecting nurse and aide staffing levels relative to resident census and acuity. The quality measure rating is 5 stars, derived from clinical data covering resident outcomes and care processes. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, based on its dual certification status. Individuals seeking placement at this facility may use Medicare for short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay. Medicaid may be available for longer-term care for residents who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Prospective residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly at (212) 879-1600 to confirm current payment options and availability. When compared to national benchmarks, Upper East Side Rehabilitation and Nursing Center performs above average in several key areas. Its overall 5-star rating exceeds the national average of 3.0 stars. The 5-star quality measure rating suggests strong performance on clinical outcome indicators relative to peer facilities nationally. The 4-star health inspection rating places the facility above the national midpoint on that domain. The staffing rating of 3 stars aligns with the national average, indicating staffing levels that are comparable to a typical facility across the country. Together, these ratings provide a data-based reference point for comparing this facility against others in New York and nationwide.