Schervier Nursing Care Center sits on seven acres in Riverdale, overlooking the Hudson River, and serves as both a rehabilitation and nursing facility in the Bronx under the legal name Riverdale SNF LLC. The center has 366 certified beds and welcomes both short-term and long-term stays, participating in Medicare and Medicaid and earning an overall 5-star Medicare/Medicaid rating, with the same high marks for health inspections and care quality, though staffing levels fall below average at 2 stars for staff and registered nurse hours below state and national averages. Residents benefit from a variety of services such as physical and occupational therapy, memory care, wound care, round-the-clock support, and programs dedicated to rehabilitation, and those with Alzheimer's disease receive specialized care. There's a therapy area that also includes a patient's room, and you'll find a Prayer Room for services across several faiths, as well as a cafe lounge with TV and WiFi for relaxation. The resident council helps residents communicate with staff about their care, and the center encourages comfort and engagement through recreation activities and cultural programs.
Schervier Nursing Care Center houses a historic six-rank "Artiste" pipe organ, built in 1964 by M.P. Möller, Inc., and this organ stands out because it's enclosed in a single cabinet controlled by a two-manual roll-top console, with pipes and stops like Bourdon, Diapason, Salicional, Dulciana, Vox Celeste, Trumpet, adjustable combinations, tremulant, pistons, and balanced expression pedals for both the Great and Swell organs, the pedal organ supporting 32 notes with its own stops. The organ represents a unique part of the center and plays a role in the spiritual and cultural life of residents.
The facility has strong scores in long-stay care and avoids federal fines or penalties in recent years, though it did have four fire safety citations at its last inspection in 2019, higher than average. Short-term resident rehospitalization and emergency rates are better than average, and residents experience strong vaccination rates for flu and pneumonia. Pressure ulcer rates are slightly above national averages for short stays but lower for high-risk, long-stay residents. Schervier partners with District 75 and local programs such as PROJECT SEARCH and offers student support through The Stephen D. McSweeney School, the Sonia Sotomayor Community Center, and a full range of work-study, print shop, supply room, horticulture, culinary, and media arts programs, with resources for staff and parents and amenities like the Eagle Spirit School Store and PBIS School Store. The center is committed to health and quality of life with individualized treatment plans, and has a principal named Sara Byas-Aracena. Multiple site locations include Main Site 721X, Monroe Annex Campus, IN-Tech Academy Campus 368X, DeWitt Clinton Campus 440X, and Lehman/Renaissance Campus. Schervier Nursing Care Center stands as a large, long-serving facility with a wide array of medical, cultural, therapy, and community services designed to care for older adults and support their families.
