620 Sleepy Hollow Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 (opens Google Maps) · Westchester County · (914) 941-5100· 120 certified beds · avg 111 residents/day · certified since Jan 1, 1967 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP (33 facilities, chain avg rating 2.5★)
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Health inspection rating: ★★☆☆☆2/5 · CMS overall rating: 1/5 · how star ratings work →
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 quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
▲ Immediate jeopardy, isolated · 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): Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety was cited. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Nov 13, 2023 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
▲ Actual harm, isolated · 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): Actual harm was cited, below immediate jeopardy. The scope was isolated: limited residents, staff, or locations were affected. Scope describes the extent of the deficiency, not whether it happened on previous inspections.
Corrected: Aug 12, 2025 (Deficient, Provider has date of correction)
Showing the latest 3 of 33 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
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 F-0600
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. F-0550
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. F-0578
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | ▲ G · Actual harm, isolated | 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 · F-0600 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0550 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0578 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs. · from a complaint · F-0584 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0609 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0677 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0695 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0725 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not observe each nurse aide's job performance or provide regular training as required. · F-0730 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures for offering residents flu and pneumonia vaccinations. · F-0883 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0657 |
| Mar 12, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0689 |
| Jan 17, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0559 |
| Apr 19, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0689 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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 · F-0725 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0812 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not dispose of garbage and refuse properly. · F-0814 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0880 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0550 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0582 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0610 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not keep the environment free of accident hazards, or did not provide enough supervision to prevent accidents like falls. · F-0689 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide enough food and fluids to keep residents healthy, such as preventing unplanned weight loss or dehydration. · from a complaint · F-0692 |
| Feb 2, 2024 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents' personal information or did not keep complete, accurate medical records that meet professional standards. · from a complaint · F-0842 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | ▲ J · Immediate jeopardy, isolated | 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 · F-0760 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0755 |
| Nov 10, 2020 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0656 |
| Nov 10, 2020 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0686 |
| Nov 10, 2020 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0880 |
| Nov 10, 2020 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0677 |
| Nov 10, 2020 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0550 |
| Nov 10, 2020 | B · Potential for minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0558 |
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (10 → 10).
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| 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.
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2 fines totaling $97,282.
Every penalty CMS publishes for this facility in the 3-year window is listed —none excluded. The count and the dollar total come from two different CMS datasets and agree for this facility. Penalties older than the window are dropped by CMS before publication, not by us.
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| Jun 20, 2025 | Fine | $37,076 |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Fine | $60,206 |
What these staffing numbers mean →
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| 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 for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — 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.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.23 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 1/5.
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 4/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 4/5
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
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 |
Showing 20 of 25 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 5 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
CMS lists this facility under the chain Excelsior Care Group — 33 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 32 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Nursing Home Company INC | 3.3 mi | Ossining, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Tarrytown Hall Care Center | 3.5 mi | Tarrytown, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Kendal on Hudson | 3.6 mi | Sleepy Hollow, NY | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Cedar Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center | 3.7 mi | Ossining, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Ped L T C Pavilion | 4.0 mi | Valhalla, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| The Grove at Valhalla Rehab and Nursing Center | 4.4 mi | Valhalla, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| The Knolls | 4.4 mi | Valhalla, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center | 4.8 mi | Ossining, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| Tolstoy Foundation Rehabilitation and Nrsg Center | 5.0 mi | Valley Cottage, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | SFF |
| Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | 5.5 mi | Valley Cottage, NY | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Epic Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains | 7.1 mi | White Plains, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center L L C | 7.2 mi | Croton on Hudson, NY | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 |
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CMS records place this facility in Westchester, NY — 42 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335005.
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