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The Grove at Valhalla Rehab and Nursing Center
61 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595 (opens Google Maps) · Westchester County · (914) 681-8400· 160 certified beds · avg 154 residents/day · certified since Jun 19, 1998 · 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: CARERITE CENTERS (34 facilities, chain avg rating 3.6★)
1/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected Nov 20, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
2.76
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★☆☆☆☆1/5 · CMS overall rating: 2/5 · 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.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 32 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
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
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
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. F-0574
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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 |
|---|---|---|
| Nov 20, 2025 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | F · Potential for more than minimal harm, widespread | 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 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0574 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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 |
| Nov 20, 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 |
| Nov 20, 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. · from a complaint · F-0609 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | 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 |
| Nov 20, 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 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not help a resident get vision and hearing services — such as eye exams, glasses, hearing tests, or hearing aids. · F-0685 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0744 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 · F-0757 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0810 |
| Nov 20, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 14, 2024 | 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 |
| Feb 14, 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 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 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 30, 2023 | 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. · F-0584 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0623 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0625 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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. · F-0638 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 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 30, 2023 | 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 30, 2023 | 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 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | 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. · F-0692 |
| Mar 30, 2023 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | 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 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | 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. · F-0919 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | 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 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | 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 |
| Aug 21, 2019 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | 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 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (11 → 13).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2019
All citations: 6
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 11
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2024
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 13
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 6 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | D |
| 2024 | 2 | 0 | D |
| 2025 | 13 | 0 | 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)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityNew York averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 2.76
New York average: 3.58
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.62
New York average: 0.68
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 2.43
New York average: 3.13
U.S. average: 3.50
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) | 2.76 | 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 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 3.19, RN 0.71, weekend 2.81.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.19 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 2/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
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: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
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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 - 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 |
All 11 owning or managing parties CMS has on file are shown — none excluded.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Carerite Centers — 34 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.
- The Hamlet Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center at — Nesconset, NY · overall 5/5
- The Monarch at Brooklyn Rehabilitation and Nursing — Brooklyn, NY · overall 5/5
- The Paramount at Somers Rehab and Nursing Center — Somers, NY · overall 2/5abuse
- The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — Brooklyn, NY · overall 5/5
- The Riverside — New York, NY · overall 5/5
- The Willows at Ramapo Rehab and Nursing Center — Suffern, NY · overall 3/5
- Waters Edge at Port Jefferson for Rehabilitation a — Port Jefferson, NY · overall 2/5
- Bethany Center for Rehabilitation and Healing LLC — Nashville, TN · overall 1/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 33 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
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?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "Your weekend nurse staffing is reported below the New York midpoint — how does the weekend schedule differ from a weekday?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 46% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 142 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Knolls | 0.0 mi | Valhalla, NY | ★★★★★ | 5/5 | |
| 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 | |
| St Cabrini Nursing Home | 6.3 mi | Dobbs Ferry, NY | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| King Street Home INC | 7.0 mi | Port Chester, NY | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
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.
- The Osborn — Rye, NY · overall 4/5
- The Paramount at Somers Rehab and Nursing Center — Somers, NY · overall 2/5abuse
- The Wartburg Home — Mount Vernon, NY · overall 4/5
- United Hebrew Geriatric Center — New Rochelle, NY · overall 5/5
- Waterview Hills Rehabilitation and Nursing Center — Purdy Station, NY · overall 4/5
- Westchester Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing — Mount Vernon, NY · overall 2/5
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 335809.
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