All states › New York › Yonkers › Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing
120 Odell Avenue Yonkers, NY 10701 · Westchester County
All 5 nursing homes in Yonkers, NY (5 take Medicaid)
CMS certification number 335829 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
Is Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record
There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing as of October 2026.
CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the New York average of 3.1.
Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.
Staffing
Nursing staff spend about 4.14 hours per resident per day at Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing, above the New York median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 1.67 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.56 hours, 14% below its all-week average. 26.7% of nursing staff left within a year (New York median 38.3%). That is lower than most homes in New York, a sign of a steadier team.
About this nursing home
Paying for care at Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing: Medicare and Medicaid
Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Medicare Part A can cover a short skilled-nursing or rehab stay here after a qualifying hospital stay of at least three inpatient days (observation days don't count), for up to 100 days per benefit period. Medicaid can pay for long-term care for residents who meet New York's income and asset rules. Being certified doesn't guarantee a Medicaid bed is open, so ask whether the home accepts residents whose Medicaid application is still pending.
In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.
Health inspections
The most recent standard inspection was on August 30, 2024 and found 9 deficiencies, plus 8 from complaint inspections in the same period. CMS notes that this home's most recent inspection was more than two years ago. In total, inspectors issued 24 citations in the last three years.
Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
What the inspections found
Over the last three years, inspectors issued 24 citations at Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing across 6 inspection dates, 9 of them from complaint investigations. 2 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on October 17, 2025. The most common areas cited were quality of life and care (9) and infection control (5). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level G, October 17, 2025).
April 14, 2026 · 5 citations · includes complaint inspection
EProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
EProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
EEnsure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
DEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
October 17, 2025 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
August 30, 2024 · 11 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection
GProvide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
EProvide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
EObserve each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
DProvide 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.
DProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DDevelop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
DEducate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
November 28, 2023 · 1 citation · includes complaint inspection
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
August 18, 2021 · 5 citations
DHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
DProvide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
DProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
DProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
DMake sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
August 22, 2019 · 1 citation
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Questions to ask on a tour of Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing
- Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on October 17, 2025 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
- The last standard inspection was more than two years ago. Can I see any recent complaint inspection results?
- Do you have a Medicaid bed open now, and will you admit someone whose Medicaid application is still pending?
- When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?
Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.
Fines and payment denials
1 penalty in the last three years, including $66,859 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 30, 2024 | Fine | $66,859 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 3/5 | 5/5 |
Add this rating badge to your websiteFree. Shows Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing's Medicare star rating and updates itself.
Size and colour
Preview
Paste it where the badge should appear: in WordPress, a Custom HTML block or a footer widget; on other sites, any spot that accepts HTML. The badge updates itself when CMS publishes new ratings.
Location
Hospitals near Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
-
0.2 mi
St John's Riverside Hospital YonkersEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 38m for patients treated and sent home
-
3.0 mi
St Joseph's Medical Center YonkersEmergency room ★☆☆☆☆ Medicare overall 1 of 5Median ER visit 3h 21m for patients treated and sent home
-
4.7 mi
Mount Vernon Hospital Mt VernonEmergency room ★★★☆☆ Medicare overall 3 of 5Median ER visit 3h 15m for patients treated and sent home
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
Nearby nursing homes
More nursing homes near Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing › All nursing homes in Yonkers ›
Compare Adira at Riverside Rehabilitation and Nursing with the 3 closest homes side by side ›
Higher-rated nursing homes within 10 miles
- Elizabeth Seton Children's Center · Yonkers · 5 stars · 0.5 mi
- Andrus on Hudson · Hastings on Hudson · 5 stars · 1.0 mi
- Hebrew Home for the Aged at Riverdale · Riverdale · 5 stars · 4.5 mi
- Split Rock Rehabilitation and Health Care Center · Bronx · 5 stars · 6.7 mi
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties), October 2026. Inspection citations and penalties cover the last three years. Nursing Homes In Each State is independent and not affiliated with CMS or Medicare. About the data · Report a problem with this listing. Is this your nursing home? Feature it here.