Upper East Side Rehabilitation And Nursing Center
211 East 79th Street, New York, NY 10075
Upper East Side Rehabilitation And Nursing Center is a nursing home in New York, New York. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating5 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMay 8, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Health citations since August 30, 202111 (New York average 21)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 8, 2026
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Health inspection on May 8, 2026
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0655. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.
Citation F0732. Severity B: potential for minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Post nurse staffing information every day.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 19, 2026.
Fire safety inspection on May 8, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0291. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 24, 2026.
Health inspection on May 1, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 26, 2026.
CMS update of April 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of February 29, 2024
Ownership
CMS lists this home under a new chain.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on January 23, 2024
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0553. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2024.
Citation F0803. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure 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.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2024.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2024.
Citation F0925. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
CMS lists it as corrected on March 20, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on January 23, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2024.
Citation K0222. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2024.
Citation K0281. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Install proper backup exit lighting.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2024.
Citation K0920. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2024.
Citation K0923. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
CMS lists it as corrected on February 19, 2024.
Health inspection on August 30, 2021
4 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2021.
Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2021.
Citation F0745. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2021.
Citation F0755. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 18, 2021.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 3 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (212) 879-1600
- Last standard health inspection
- May 8, 2026 (6 months ago)
- Certified beds
- 499
- Residents per day, on average
- 438.5
- Ownership type
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Legal business name
- Dewitt Rehabilitation and Nursing Center INC
- Chain
- Cassena Care
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New York average (11 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CARILLO, JOSEPH5% or greater direct ownership interest · 11% · since 03/09/2016
- DEBENEDICTIS, PASQUALE5% or greater direct ownership interest · 35% · since 03/09/2016
- FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLD5% or greater direct ownership interest · 11% · since 03/09/2016
- SOLOVEY, ALEX5% or greater direct ownership interest · 35% · since 03/09/2016
- DEROSA, ANTHONYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/09/2016
Questions
When was Upper East Side Rehabilitation And Nursing Center last inspected?
CMS lists May 8, 2026 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Upper East Side Rehabilitation And Nursing Center have?
CMS lists 11 health citations since August 30, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Upper East Side Rehabilitation And Nursing Center been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Upper East Side Rehabilitation And Nursing Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is Upper East Side Rehabilitation And Nursing Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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