The Grove at Valhalla Rehab and Nursing Center

Name: The Grove at Valhalla Rehab and Nursing Center
Address: 61 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY, 10595, US
Telephone: 9146818400

61 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595 · Westchester County · 160 certified beds · avg 154 residents/day · certified since Jun 19, 1998

Part of chain: CARERITE CENTERS (34 facilities, chain avg rating 3.6★)

1/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

2.76

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5

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.

All citations in the current public record (32)

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
Nov 20, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	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.
Nov 20, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	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.
Nov 20, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not give residents important notices in a format and language they can understand — for example, translated documents or accessible formats for those with vision or hearing loss.
Nov 20, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	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
Nov 20, 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
Nov 20, 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. · from a complaint
Nov 20, 2025	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
Nov 20, 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.
Nov 20, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not help a resident get vision and hearing services — such as eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, or hearing aids.
Nov 20, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide the right treatment and services for residents with dementia or signs of dementia. Dementia care requires specific approaches, training, and patience. · from a complaint
Nov 20, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents' medications free from unnecessary drugs. Residents should only take medicines they truly need, at the right dose, for a clear reason. · from a complaint
Nov 20, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide special eating equipment and utensils — like adaptive cups or easy-grip silverware — for residents who need them, along with appropriate help at meals.
Nov 20, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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 14, 2024	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
Feb 14, 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
Mar 30, 2023	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 30, 2023	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.
Mar 30, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give residents (and their representatives and the ombudsman, a state advocate for residents) proper advance notice before a transfer or discharge, including information about their right to appeal.
Mar 30, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not give the resident or their representative written notice of how long it would hold the resident's bed during a hospital stay or approved leave.
Mar 30, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not update each resident's care assessment at least once every 3 months. These regular check-ins keep the resident's care plan matched to their current condition.
Mar 30, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Mar 30, 2023	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 30, 2023	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 30, 2023	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.
Mar 30, 2023	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.
Mar 30, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Aug 21, 2019	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.
Aug 21, 2019	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a working call system — the button or cord residents use to summon help — in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Aug 21, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.
Aug 21, 2019	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.
Aug 21, 2019	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.
Aug 21, 2019	D · Potential for harm, one-off	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.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (11 → 13).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2019	6	E
2023	11	D
2024	2	D
2025	13	F

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)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

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)	2.76	3.58	3.95	bottom 12% in New York; bottom 7% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.62	0.68	0.69	top 41% in New York; top 46% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.43	3.13	3.50	bottom 11% in New York; bottom 8% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.52	0.48	0.48	top 27% in New York; top 31% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	46.2	40.3	45.8	bottom 35% in New York; bottom 47% in the U.S.
RN turnover (%)	62.1	39.8	42.9	bottom 11% in New York; bottom 19% 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 3.19, RN 0.71, weekend 2.81. Staffing rating: 2/5.

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: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Limited Liability company

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Einhorn, Sharon	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	25%	12/01/2014
Friedman, Devorah	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	25%	12/01/2014
Landa, Judy	Individual	5% or Greater Direct Ownership Interest	50%	12/01/2014
Friedman, Devorah	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2014
Landa, Judy	Individual	Managing Control - Governing Body	NOT APPLICABLE	12/01/2014
Palekar, Shekhar	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/29/2023
Palekar, Shekhar	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/29/2023
Pitogo, Maria	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2024
Pitogo, Maria	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	12/30/2024
Thomas, Soumya	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	09/09/2024
Thomas, Soumya	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	09/09/2024

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 is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"How do you communicate important notices to residents who speak another language or have trouble seeing or hearing?"
"Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
"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?"
"If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
"How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
"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?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

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The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Ped L T C Pavilion	0.5 mi	Valhalla, NY	★★★★★	5/5
Epic Rehabilitation and Nursing at White Plains	2.7 mi	White Plains, NY	★★★☆☆	2/5
Martine Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing	3.2 mi	White Plains, NY	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Kendal on Hudson	3.5 mi	Sleepy Hollow, NY	★★★★★	4/5
White Plains Center for Nursing Care, L L C	3.7 mi	White Plains, NY	★★★★★	3/5
Tarrytown Hall Care Center	3.7 mi	Tarrytown, NY	★★★☆☆	3/5
Briarcliff Manor Center for Rehab and Nursing Care	4.4 mi	Briarcliff Manor, NY	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Greenwich Woods Rehabilitation	5.2 mi	Greenwich, CT	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Sprain Brook Manor Rehab	6.3 mi	Scarsdale, NY	★★★★☆	4/5

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 335809.

The Care File

Visit checklist — The Grove at Valhalla Rehab and Nursing Center

61 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595 · 9146818400

Health inspection rating 1/5 · CMS overall 2/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "What is your nurse and aide staffing ratio on each shift, including nights and weekends?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "How do you communicate important notices to residents who speak another language or have trouble seeing or hearing?"
☐ "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
☐ "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?"
☐ "If someone reports suspected abuse or neglect here, what happens in the first 24 hours?"
☐ "How many aides are on each shift, and how do you make sure every resident gets timely help with bathing, dressing, and meals?"
☐ "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?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 335809 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)