Isabella Geriatric Center

What Isabella Geriatric Center does

Isabella Geriatric Center, legally operating as MJHS Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, is a 705-bed not-for-profit skilled nursing facility located on a four-acre campus at 515 Audubon Avenue in the Washington Heights section of Upper Manhattan. Founded in 1875 and integrated into the MJHS Health System in December 2017, the organization delivers a continuum of geriatric services including short-term inpatient rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, specialized memory care for residents with Alzheimer's and other dementias, certified ventilator-dependent care with a step-down weaning unit, and independent living through its on-campus Isabella House high-rise for adults 62 and older.

The center's service portfolio is built around an interdisciplinary clinical model: skilled nursing supported by on-site physicians, physical, occupational, and speech-language therapists, social workers, dietitians, therapeutic recreation specialists, and licensed creative arts therapists. Differentiated capabilities include one of the few certified ventilator-dependent bed programs in New York City and a non-pharmacological memory care program. The facility also operates community-facing programs such as the Upper Manhattan Partnership for Senior Independence (UMPSI), NORC Supportive Service Programs, SkillSpring Young Adult Program, and respite care services.

Revenue mechanics follow the standard US skilled nursing reimbursement model: Medicare and Medicaid per-diem payments for skilled nursing and rehabilitation, supplemented by private pay for long-term care and independent living, and by donations and grants through MJHS Foundation. Resident acquisition is driven by healthcare professional referrals, hospital discharge planning partnerships, community outreach, and UJA Federation affiliation, with marketing and admissions coordinated through the broader MJHS digital presence. The organization is not venture-backed and does not pursue equity funding.

Name

Isabella Geriatric Center

Legal name

MJHS Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care

Website

https://isabella.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1875

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1,001–5,000 employees

Short description

Isabella Geriatric Center, operating as MJHS Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care, is a 705-bed not-for-profit skilled nursing facility in Washington Heights, NYC, delivering short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, ventilator-dependent care, and senior independent living within the MJHS Health System.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Care

NAICS

Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (62311), Nursing and Residential Care Facilities (623), Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities) (6231)

SIC

Services-Skilled Nursing Care Facilities (8051), Services-Nursing & Personal Care Facilities (8050)

akta.pro primary industry

Long-Term Care Nursing Homes (Custodial LTC) (HLADADAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Long-Term Care Rehabilitation Centers (HLAFAFAD), Large Campus / Multi-Building Assisted Living Communities (HLADABAG), Facility-Based Respite (Assisted Living/SNF/Memory Care Short Stays) (HLADAKAB)

Keywords

• Skilled nursing care
• Inpatient rehabilitation
• Long-term elder care
• Memory care services
• Ventilator dependent care

Headquarters

HQ city

New York

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Supply Chain, Technology or R&D, Marketing or Sales, Others

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

Isabella Geriatric Center (operating as MJHS Isabella Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care) provides inpatient short-term rehabilitation, long-term nursing care, specialized memory care for dementia, ventilator-dependent respiratory care with a step-down weaning unit, independent living for seniors through Isabella House, community-based senior programs, and respite care. Services are delivered by interdisciplinary clinical teams at a 705-bed skilled nursing facility in Washington Heights, Upper Manhattan.

Product overview

MJHS Isabella Center operates as a 705-bed skilled nursing facility offering a comprehensive continuum of care services. The core portfolio consists of inpatient rehabilitation (short-term intensive therapy after hospital stays), long-term nursing care, specialized memory care for dementia patients, ventilator-dependent care with step-down weaning units, and Isabella House independent living for adults 62+. Additional services include community programs supporting seniors and youth, and respite care for family caregivers. The facility is part of the MJHS Health System and has served the Upper Manhattan community since 1875.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Isabella House: A separate high-rise apartment building located on the campus of MJHS Isabella Center, providing independent living for adults 62 and older with newly remodeled studio and one-bedroom apartments.

Products and services

• Inpatient Rehabilitation Short-term intensive rehabilitation services following hospital stays for surgery, injury, or illness, delivered by a team of skilled nursing staff, physical therapists, occupational therapists, speech-language pathologists, social workers, dietitians, and therapeutic recreation specialists. Intended for patients recovering from acute hospital stays seeking to regain strength and independence.
• Long-Term Care Continuous nursing care in a warm, secure environment for individuals with chronic conditions, including comprehensive care teams, specialized dementia care, and access to on-site hospice and palliative care services. Intended for residents requiring ongoing medical care for chronic illness, cognitive decline, or life-limiting conditions.
• Memory Care Dementia program offering personalized care for residents with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia or cognitive impairment, featuring non-pharmacological interventions, individualized dining experiences, and flexible living schedules.
• Ventilator Dependent Care Comprehensive respiratory care and rehabilitation services for ventilator-dependent patients, featuring certified ventilator-dependent beds and a specialized interdisciplinary team, with a step-down unit focused on weaning residents from mechanical ventilation to independent breathing.
• Isabella House (Independent Living) Separate high-rise apartment building on the Isabella Center campus providing independent living for adults 62 and older, featuring newly remodeled studio and one-bedroom apartments with skyline views at moderate pricing.
• Community Programs Programs including The Upper Manhattan Partnership for Senior Independence (UMPSI), NORC Supportive Service Programs, Programs for the Youth, Educational Programs, and SkillSpring Young Adult Program, serving seniors and youth in the Upper Manhattan area.
• Respite Care Short-term skilled nursing care program providing caregivers with temporary relief while their loved ones receive care in a warm, caring, and supportive environment.

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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AI maturity

App detail

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• The Ensign Group: National operator of skilled nursing and senior living facilities across more than a dozen states. Comparable in core SNF service delivery, but operates at much greater scale and on a for-profit basis.
• Genesis Healthcare: One of the largest U.S. skilled nursing and rehabilitation operators with a multi-state footprint. Comparable as a scaled SNF platform, but for-profit and far larger than Isabella's single-site operation.

Direct peers

• Amsterdam Nursing Home: Non-profit skilled nursing facility in Manhattan providing long-term care, rehabilitation, and memory care services. Comparable as a mission-driven NYC SNF serving a similar Upper Manhattan resident base.
• Mary Manning Walsh Nursing Home: Non-profit Manhattan skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility operated by ArchCare, offering long-term care, rehab, and memory care to a comparable NYC geriatric population.
• The New Jewish Home: Non-profit senior care provider in NYC offering skilled nursing, rehabilitation, and senior housing with a similar mission-driven, community-affiliated model and a comparable geriatric population in the New York metro area.
• Menorah Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Care: Sister skilled nursing facility within the same MJHS Health System, offering rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, and on-site hospice in the NY Metro area. Directly comparable in service mix, ownership structure, and operating model.
• Hebrew Home at Riverdale (RiverSpring Living): Large non-profit elder care campus in Riverdale, NYC, providing skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and senior living. Directly comparable in scale, mission, and continuum-of-care service model.
• ArchCare: Non-profit Catholic health system in the NY Metro area operating skilled nursing facilities, home care, and hospice. Comparable as a multi-site NYC non-profit SNF provider with similar mission-driven positioning.
• Parker Jewish Institute for Health Care and Rehabilitation: Non-profit skilled nursing and rehabilitation provider in Queens, NY, serving a similar geriatric population with comparable service lines including rehab, long-term care, and community programs.

Others

• Encompass Health: Largest U.S. operator of inpatient rehabilitation hospitals. Comparable only in the post-acute rehabilitation service line — Isabella's rehab unit competes for similar hospital discharges but operates at far smaller scale and as a SNF-based rather than IRF-based model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• YouTubeyoutube.com/@MJHS01
• Facebookfacebook.com/MJHS01
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/mjhs
• Instagraminstagram.com/mjhs01

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Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

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Investors

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M&A

Investments

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