Beth Abraham Center facts for kids
Quick facts for kids Beth Abraham Center |
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The facility as seen from across Bronx Park East.
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| Location | 612 Allerton Ave, Bronx, New York, United States |
| Coordinates | 40°51′54″N 73°52′12″W / 40.8649°N 73.8700°W |
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| Care system | Private |
| Hospital type | Specialist |
| Network | Centers Healthcare |
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| Beds | 450 |
| Speciality | Rehabilitation, residential care |
Beth Abraham Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing is a special medical place in the Bronx, New York. It helps people get better after an illness or injury. This center was first known as the Beth Abraham Home for Incurables. It started as a place where people could live long-term and receive care. Over time, it grew to offer many more services, especially for rehabilitation.
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A Look Back: The History of Beth Abraham
How Beth Abraham Started
Beth Abraham was founded by Bertha Alperstein. She created it to honor her late husband, Avraham Eliezer Alperstein. The land for the center was bought in January 1920. It cost $115,000 at that time. The new hospital officially opened its doors on March 21, 1920.
Growing Bigger and Better
Just five years after opening, Beth Abraham celebrated a big milestone. They opened a new building that cost $500,000. This new addition allowed the center to care for more patients. Its total capacity increased to 225 people.
Changing Names, Changing Care
In January 1952, the hospital's name became shorter. It was changed to Beth Abraham Home. This change happened because new ways of helping patients were developing. Doctors and therapists learned new physical and mental techniques. These methods helped patients improve much more than before. It meant they could get better and live more independently.
Working with Other Hospitals
In 1963, Beth Abraham started working closely with another big hospital. This was Montefiore Hospital, which was nearby. This partnership helped both places share knowledge and improve patient care.
Expanding Services and Locations
By 1996, Beth Abraham had grown quite a bit. It was a large hospital in the Bronx with 520 beds. At that time, it began opening new facilities. These new locations were in Westchester County and Manhattan. Even today, Montefiore's "Find a Doctor" still lists "Beth Abraham Hospital" at its Bronx address.
