Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation

02/23/2026

Methodist Home for Nursing + Rehabilitation has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as one of the Best Nursing Homes for Long-Term Care in 2026, a distinction that reflects our long-standing commitment to excellence in skilled nursing and rehabilitation services.

Located in Riverdale, NY, Methodist Home provides high-quality long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, inpatient and outpatient therapy, and onsite dialysis services in a safe, comfortable, and supportive environment.

Our experienced clinical team is dedicated to delivering compassionate, personalized care that supports dignity, safety, and quality of life.

For more than 170 years, Methodist Home has been a trusted healthcare provider in the Bronx, serving individuals and families with a focus on strong outcomes, continuity of care, and respect at every stage of healing.

Our fully renovated historic facility offers modern care in a welcoming setting, conveniently located in Riverdale, NY. Discover why families continue to choose Methodist Home for trusted long-term care and rehabilitation.

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The Methodist Home for Nursing and Rehabilitation
4499 Manhattan College Parkway
Riverdale, NY 10471
📞 (718) 548-5100
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02/19/2026

Today, our community gathered in faith to mark the beginning of Lent, a season of reflection, renewal, and grace. With hearts open and foreheads marked with ash, our residents and staff came together in our beautiful chapel to receive this sacred reminder of humility and hope.

We are grateful for the spiritual care that nourishes our community each and every day. 🙏

📍 The Methodist Home

02/18/2026

Healing looks different for everyone.

For some, it’s inpatient or outpatient therapy.
For others, dialysis or another specialized service.

What matters most is knowing you’re supported at every step, not rushed, not overlooked.

At The Methodist Home for Nursing + Rehabilitation, care is never one-size-fits-all. It’s thoughtful, coordinated, and centered on what each person truly needs to heal in their own time.

We’re here. When you need us.

02/16/2026

From a physical therapy perspective, progress is built one step at a time.

Gait training, balance work, and assisted walking help the body relearn safe movement, rebuild strength, and restore confidence after illness, injury, or surgery. Each supported step reinforces stability, coordination, and movement patterns that matter for everyday life.

In rehabilitation, small milestones carry real meaning. A steadier step, better posture, or a little more endurance all signal forward momentum toward independence.

At The Methodist Home for Nursing + Rehabilitation, our physical therapy team focuses on evidence-based care that supports mobility, safety, and confidence throughout every stage of recovery.

02/14/2026

Love doesn’t age. It deepens.
It lives in shared laughter, familiar hands, quiet celebrations, and the moments that remind us we’re never too old to feel seen, held, or truly cherished.
Today, we’re celebrating love in all its forms and at every stage of life, right here at The Methodist Home for Nursing + Rehabilitation.

Because connection isn’t extra. It’s part of care.♥️

Happy Valentine’s Day ✨

02/11/2026

Short-term rehabilitation is often misunderstood as care only for seniors, but that is not the case. Short-term rehab supports people of many ages who need focused, temporary care after surgery, injury, illness, or a hospital stay.

What matters is not age. What matters is having the right level of medical support, therapy, and guidance at the right moment so recovery can happen safely and with confidence. Short-term rehabilitation is designed to help individuals regain strength, mobility, and independence before returning home and resuming daily life.

In our latest blog post, we take a closer look at who short-term rehabilitation is really for, when it is recommended, and how it supports recovery across different life stages. We also explain how personalized therapy and coordinated care help patients move forward feeling stronger and more prepared.

Visit our blog https://www.methodisthome.org/is-short-term-rehab-only-for-seniors/ to learn more about short-term rehabilitation at The Methodist Home for Nursing + Rehabilitation and how it supports recovery when it matters most.

02/09/2026

Being named one of the Best Short-Term Rehabilitation Centers is not about a title on a wall or an award to display.

It is about what happens inside our doors every single day and how people are cared for during some of the most vulnerable moments of recovery.

It is about focused, individualized therapy that meets people where they are. It is about clean, thoughtfully designed spaces that support healing, comfort, and safety.

It is about teams who show up with consistency, patience, and genuine care, not just once, but day after day.

We are honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report, and we are even more committed to the individuals and families who place their trust in us during recovery.

That trust is something we earn through action, presence, and follow-through.
Excellence is not something you receive and move on from.

It is something you practice daily, in every interaction, every treatment plan, and every step forward a patient takes.

02/06/2026

Heart disease remains the leading cause of death for women, yet so many symptoms go unnoticed, misunderstood, or dismissed.

is about changing that.

It’s about education, early detection and prevention.

And empowering people to take charge of their heart health through movement, nutrition, stress management, and regular screenings.

At The Methodist Home, we believe awareness saves lives. Today we proudly wear red to honor every patient, every caregiver, and every family affected by heart disease and to remind our community that small, consistent choices can make a powerful difference.

Your heart works hard for you every day.

Let’s take care of it. ♥️

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02/06/2026

Care doesn’t end when rehabilitation does.

For many individuals and families, ongoing treatment becomes part of everyday life, and that continuity of care matters deeply.

Our Hemodialysis Center, in partnership with the Rogosin Institute, was thoughtfully designed to provide advanced, high-quality treatment in an environment that feels calm, safe, and respectful.

This space was created with intention, recognizing that medical care is not only about technology, but about how people feel while receiving it.

Patients are welcomed into comfortable surroundings and supported by experienced professionals who take the time to know them by name, understand their needs, and deliver care with patience, attentiveness, and dignity. Treatment should never feel rushed or impersonal.

When dialysis becomes part of a person’s routine, compassion should remain present in every interaction and every moment of care.

At The Methodist Home for Nursing + Rehabilitation, we are committed to patient-centered healthcare that honors the whole person, every step of the way.

01/30/2026

Short term rehab stays at the Methodist Home focus on helping patients regain the strength to return home following an injury, surgery, or illness.

Our goal is to offer all the comforts of home during each patient's stay with us, including private rooms with private bathrooms, carefully prepared meals by our chefs, compassionate and qualified staff, and a fully renovated facility.

We would be happy to give you a facility tour so you can get a peek into what a short stay with us looks like. Call (718) 548-5100 to book, we'd love to show you around!

01/28/2026

Recovery during short-term rehabilitation isn’t just physical - mindset plays an important role, too. A positive outlook can help patients stay engaged, motivated, and focused as they work toward their recovery goals.

Our newest blog post explores how emotional well-being and encouragement can support rehabilitation success, alongside therapy and medical care.

Read the full article 👉 https://www.methodisthome.org/positive-mindset-can-improve-rehabilitation/

Learn how a positive mindset supports short-term rehab success at the Methodist Home. Discover how emotional well-being influences recovery and patient motivation.

01/26/2026

During times of winter weather, we are always so grateful to our amazing team for coming to work regardless of the conditions. ❄️

Thank you for your commitment and dedication! 🥶