Briarcliff Manor Center for Rehab and Nursing Care
620 Sleepy Hollow Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 · Westchester County · 120 certified beds · avg 111 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967
Part of chain: EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP (33 facilities, chain avg rating 2.5★)
What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.
Most serious findings (actual harm or immediate jeopardy)
▲ Immediate jeopardy, one-off · Sep 29, 2023 · F-0760 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
Why it matters: A serious medication error can cause real harm, hospitalization, or worse.
Severity (J): Inspectors found a situation that put a resident's life or safety in immediate danger, affecting one or a few residents. The facility must fix it immediately — these citations often come with large fines.
Corrected: Nov 13, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, one-off · Jun 20, 2025 · F-0600 · triggered by a complaint
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors.
Why it matters: Abuse and neglect cause direct physical and emotional harm and are among the most serious failures a nursing home can have.
Severity (G): One or a few residents were actually harmed — physically or emotionally — though not put in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Corrected: Aug 12, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
All citations in the current public record (33)
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' rights to request, refuse, or stop treatment, to decline participation in medical research, or to make an advance directive — a written statement of their wishes for future medical care. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not develop a resident's complete plan of care within 7 days of the full assessment, or the plan wasn't prepared, reviewed, and updated by a team of health professionals as required. · from a complaint |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Jan 17, 2025 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not honor residents' right to share a room with their spouse or a roommate of their choosing, or moved residents to a different room without written notice beforehand. · from a complaint |
| Apr 19, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · from a complaint |
| Feb 2, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have enough nursing staff each day to meet every resident's needs, or did not have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Adequate staffing is one of the strongest predictors of good care. · from a complaint |
| Feb 2, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards. |
| Feb 2, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. |
| Feb 2, 2024 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Feb 2, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. |
| Feb 2, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not give residents proper notice about what Medicare or Medicaid covers, or about charges the resident might owe for services that aren't covered. |
| Feb 2, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not respond appropriately to alleged violations, such as reports of abuse, neglect, or mistreatment. Facilities must investigate every allegation and protect residents while they do. · from a complaint |
| Feb 2, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. |
| Feb 2, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · from a complaint |
| Feb 2, 2024 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint |
| Sep 29, 2023 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, one-off | The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication. · from a complaint |
| Sep 29, 2023 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide pharmacy services that meet each resident's needs, or did not employ or contract with a licensed pharmacist. · from a complaint |
| Nov 10, 2020 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines. |
| Nov 10, 2020 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not provide proper care for pressure ulcers (bedsores) or did not do enough to prevent new ones from forming. Bedsores develop when residents stay in one position too long without help moving. |
| Nov 10, 2020 | E · Potential for harm, repeated | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. |
| Nov 10, 2020 | D · Potential for harm, one-off | The facility did not provide the help residents need with basic daily activities — like bathing, dressing, eating, and using the bathroom — for residents who cannot do these things on their own. |
| Nov 10, 2020 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. |
| Nov 10, 2020 | B · Minimal risk, repeated | The facility did not make reasonable adjustments to fit each resident's individual needs and preferences — things like call buttons within reach, preferred wake-up times, or accessible room setups. |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (10 → 10).
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 2 | 1 | J ▲ |
| 2024 | 11 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 14 | 1 | G ▲ |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
2 fines totaling $97,282.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | Fine | $37,076 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Fine | $60,206 |
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
| Measure | This facility | New York avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 2.91 | 3.58 | 3.95 | bottom 20% in New York; bottom 11% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.51 | 0.68 | 0.69 | bottom 37% in New York; bottom 39% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 2.82 | 3.13 | 3.50 | bottom 39% in New York; bottom 22% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.64 | 0.48 | 0.48 | top 19% in New York; top 20% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 55.6 | 40.3 | 45.8 | bottom 16% in New York; bottom 24% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 71.4 | 39.8 | 42.9 | bottom 5% in New York; bottom 11% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.23, RN 0.56, weekend 3.13. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Self-reported quality measures
Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Who owns this facility
For profit - Partnership
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkowitz, Cheskel | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 13% | 07/12/2019 |
| Leifer, Joel | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 25% | 07/12/2019 |
| Platschek, Richard | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 25% | 07/12/2019 |
| Zupnick, Joel | Individual | 5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | 38% | 07/12/2019 |
| Appelbaum, Yakov | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2024 |
| Appelbaum, Yakov | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 05/06/2024 |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2019 |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2019 |
| Excelsior Care Group | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2019 |
| Excelsior Care Group | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/30/2025 |
| Leifer, Joel | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2019 |
| Leifer, Joel | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2019 |
| Olonilua, Patricia | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/09/2024 |
| Olonilua, Patricia | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/09/2024 |
| Platschek, Richard | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2019 |
| Platschek, Richard | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/21/2019 |
| Saxena, Amit | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2021 |
| Saxena, Amit | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/01/2021 |
| Steinberg, Moshe | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2019 |
| Steinberg, Moshe | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2019 |
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "What systems do you use to prevent medication errors, and what happens when one occurs?"
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "Can you give me examples of how your staff protect residents' dignity in everyday care, like bathing and dressing?"
- "How do you record and honor each resident's treatment wishes and advance directives, and how do staff know about them?"
- "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
- "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
- "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
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| Tarrytown Hall Care Center | 3.5 mi | Tarrytown, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Kendal on Hudson | 3.6 mi | Sleepy Hollow, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
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| The Knolls | 4.4 mi | Valhalla, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335005.