61 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595 · Westchester County · (914) 681-8400
160 certified beds, about 154 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1998
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335809 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on November 20, 2025, inspectors cited 13 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 32 health citations since August 2019 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.19 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.71 of those hours.
46.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
CMS links it to Carerite Centers, an affiliated group of 34 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 32 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews during the recertification survey from 09/23/2025-09/30/2025, the facility did not ensure that there was sufficient nursing staff to provide nursing and related services to assure resident safety and attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial wellbeing of each resident. Specifically, the minimum staffing levels did not meet the needs of the residents and residents, family, and staff expressed concerns about low staffing and delays in receiving care.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record reviews conducted during the recertification survey from 09/23/2025 to 09/30/2025, the facility did not ensure proper storage, preparation, distribution, and service of food in accordance with professional standards for food safety. Specifically, 1) the daily refrigerator/freezer logs had missing temperature, 2) the kitchen refrigerators and spice/seasoning areas contained food items that were expired or were not documented with date opened, use by date or expiration dates, 3) the Unit resident refrigerators contained food products that were not labelled with resident name, bought into facility date and dispose by date, and 4) the dry storage pantry contained food products that did not contain date opened or expiration dates.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during the rectification survey from 09/23/2025 to 09/30/2025, the facility did not ensure residents received contact information for the New York State Department of Health in a format and language they could understand for seven residents (Resident #42, #48, #49, #54, #96, #118, and #173) at the Resident Council meeting. Specifically, the New York State Department of Health contact information was not posted in a format understood by the Resident Council members.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during the recertification and abbreviated (#2575165) survey from 09/23/2025 to 09/30/2025, the facility did not ensure the resident's right to be free of abuse. This was evident for two (Resident #8 and #118) of 19 residents reviewed for abuse. Specifically, 1) Resident #8 reported Resident #14 wandered into their room and touched their leg. There was no evidence the facility developed a plan to prevent further potential abuse of Resident #8 by Resident #14; and 2) Resident #14, who had a known history of wandering and resident-to-resident altercations, wandered into Resident #118's room at night. Resident #118 injured their left elbow trying to remove Resident #14 from their room. As a result, Resident #118 reported being fearful and began closing their door at night to prevent Resident #14 from wandering into their room.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during the recertification survey from 09/23/2025 to 09/30/2025, the facility did not ensure the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment. This was evident for one (Resident #14) of three residents reviewed for dementia care. Specifically, an odor of urine was observed in Resident #14's room and coming from their mattress.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review during the recertification and abbreviated surveys (NY00335938) from 9/23/2025 to 9/30/2025, the facility did not ensure all alleged violations of abuse were reported immediately, but not later than two (2) hours to the state survey agency and the results of an alleged abuse investigation was reported to the state survey agency within five (5) working days of the incident for one (1)(Resident #170) of 20 residents reviewed for abuse. Specifically, on 3/12/2024, Resident #170 alleged their hands were held by a registered nurse during a medication administration. The facility reported the incident to the New York State Department of Health on 3/13/2024 at 5:49 PM and the 5-day investigative conclusion submission was not submitted until 04/25/2024.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review during the recertification and abbreviated survey (NY00335938/647446) from 9/23/2025 to 9/30/2025, the facility did not complete a thorough investigation of an alleged violation of abuse to prevent further potential abuse for one (1) (Resident #170) of 20 residents reviewed for abuse. Specifically, on 3/12/2024, Resident #170 alleged their hands were held by a Registered Nurse #12 during a medication administration and the facility did not complete a thorough investigation resolve inconsistencies and to rule out abuse.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review conducted during a recertification survey from 09/23/25 through 09/30/25, the facility did not ensure residents received the necessary assistance for bathing to maintain personal hygiene for 1 of 4 residents (Residents #114), reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs). Specifically, Resident #114 did not receive twice weekly showers as scheduled.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during the recertification survey from 09/23/2025 to 09/30/2025, the facility did not ensure a resident received proper treatment and assistive devices to maintain hearing. This was evident for 1 of 1residents (Resident #8) during review of communication. Specifically, nursing staff were unable to locate Resident #8's hearing aids after taking possession to charge and safekeep them for the resident overnight.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during the recertification and abbreviated (#2575165) surveys from 09/23/2025 to 09/30/2025, the facility did not ensure a resident diagnosed with dementia, received treatment and services to maintain their highest practicable well-being. This was evident one (Resident #14) of three residents reviewed for dementia care. Specifically, Resident #14 presented with adjustment difficulties after their room was changed to address their dementia behaviors; and a recommended follow-up neurology consult was not scheduled for Resident #14 following a hospitalization due to a change in their mental status.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during the recertification and abbreviated survey (#2575165) from 09/23/2025 to 09/30/2025, the facility did not ensure a resident's right to be free from unnecessary drugs. This was evident for one (Resident #14) of three residents reviewed for dementia care. Specifically, Resident #14 was ordered to receive Haldol 2 milligrams without a labeled indication and without consideration of recommendations by Psychiatry to decrease the dosage.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review conducted during the recertification survey from 09/23/2025 to 09/30/2025, the facility did not ensure special eating equipment and utensils for a resident who need them was provided for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #3) reviewed for adaptive equipment. Specifically, built up utensils were not provided for Resident #3 as per physician order.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey conducted 9/23/25 to 09/30/25, the facility did not establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #12) reviewed for activities of daily living. Specifically, staff were observed transferring Resident #12 from the bed to chair in a lift and not wearing the required personal protective equipment for Enhanced Barrier Precautions.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews conducted during an Abbreviated Survey (NY00332525), the facility did not ensure that a resident's Care Plan was reviewed and revised to reflect the resident's changing needs and current status as evidenced by 1 of 3 residents reviewed for skin impairment. Specifically, Resident #1 acquired two pressure injuries on the buttocks and the care plan was not updated to reflect the goals and interventions to promote wound healing.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews conducted during an abbreviated survey (NY00320442), the facility did not ensure adequate supervision was provided and that the residents environment remained as free of accident hazards for 1 of 8 residents (Resident #1) reviewed. Specifically, on 07/19/2023 Certified Nursing Assistant (Staff #1) served Resident #1 (who required 1-person assistance for eating) rewarmed coffee from the microwave without assistance/setup. Resident #1 poured milk into the coffee and the coffee spilled onto their skin causing a blistering burn, measuring 3x3 inches to the right thigh.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record review during a recertification survey 3/22/2023-03/30/2023, the facility did not ensure residents had the right to a dignified existence for one of two residents screened for dignity. Specifically, Resident #66 was observed their Foley catheter (tube draining urine from the bladder) bag uncovered with urine visible to staff, residents, and visitors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the recertification survey from 3/22/23 to 3/30/23, the facility failed to ensure that housekeeping and maintenance services provided a safe, clean, comfortable, and home-like environment for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for Environment (Resident #2). Specifically, a window unit AC (air conditioner) was observed to be in disrepair in the room of Resident #2. An observation was made on 03/22/23 at 10:00 AM, in Resident #2's room, of a window unit AC with visible gaps of approximately 1 centimeter to the outdoors on both sides of the unit. The gaps appeared to have been previously covered with duct tape, which was hanging off the bottom of both sides of the AC, and cold air was noted to be blowing through the gaps. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview conducted during the recertification survey from 3/22/23 to 3/30/23, the facility failed to ensure the resident or the resident's representative were notified in writing of the reason for transfer/discharge to the hospital in a language they understood and failed to notify the Ombudsman for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #2) reviewed for hospitalizations. Specifically, Resident #2 was transferred to the hospital on [DATE] and the facility could not provide evidence a written notice of transfer/discharge was provided to the resident or the resident's representatives, or that notification was sent to the Ombudsman. The Findings Include: [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review conducted during the recertification survey from 3/22/23 through 3/30/23 and an abbreviated survey (#NY00296823), it was determined that for 2 of 2 residents (#2 and #494) reviewed for hospitalizations, the facility failed to ensure that the resident or the resident's representatives were notified in writing of the facility's Bed Hold Policy. Specifically, Resident #2 and Resident #494 were transferred to the hospital and the facility could not provide evidence that a written notice of the facility's Bed Hold Policy was provided to the residents or the resident's representatives.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview conducted during the recertification survey from 3/22/23 through 3/30/23, the facility failed to ensure the required Quarterly Minimum Data Set (MDS; a resident assessment and screening tool) was conducted within the regulatory time frames using the CMS-specified (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services) resident assessment instrument process. This was evident for 1 of 1 residents reviewed for Resident Assessment (Resident #86).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the recertification and abbreviated surveys (NY00296823, NY00307253) from 3/22/2023 to 3/30/2023, the facility did not develop and/or implement comprehensive person-centered care plans to ensure the services were provided to maintain the resident's highest practicable physical well-being for 5 of 7 residents (#38, #66, #114, #344, #494) reviewed for Care Plans. Specifically, Resident #38's plan for weekly weights was not implemented;Resident #23 had diagnosis of thyroid disorder and no care plan to address the thyroid disorder; Resident #114 was not provided assistance with eating as planned, Resident #344 did not have a care plan for the presence of actual pressure ulcers, and Resident # 494 did not have a care plan for risk for pressure ulcers.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review during the recertification survey, dated 3/22/2023-3/30/2023, the facility did not ensure that each resident received the necessary assistance to maintain good nutrition for one (Resident #114) of one resident reviewed for activities of daily living (ADL). Specifically, Resident # 114 was not provided assistance with meals as planned.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review during the recertification survey initiated on 3/22/2023 and completed on 3/30/2023, the facility did not ensure that each resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice for one (Resident #23) of five residents reviewed for Unnecessary Medications. Specifically, Resident #23's Medication Administration Record (MAR) revealed 13 administration omissions within 14 days.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the recertification survey 3/22/2023-3/30/2023, it was determined that the facility did not ensure the environment remained as free of accident hazards as possible for 2 of 7 residents reviewed for accidents and hazards. Specifically, space heaters were observed in resident rooms #270 and #271.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review conducted during the recertification survey 3/22/23-3/30/23, it was determined for 1 of 7 residents (Resident # 38) reviewed for Nutrition and Hydration, the facility did not ensure the resident was provided the necessary care to maintain, to the extent possible, acceptable body weight. Specifically, for Resident #38 weekly weight monitoring was not implemented as ordered.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that personnel handled, stored, processed, and transported linens in a manner to prevent the spread of infection. Specifically, a housekeeper was observed distributing linens in an unclean manner and from an uncovered linen cart.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview conducted during a recertification survey, the facility did not ensure specicific food items were maintained in accordance with professional standards for food safety. Specifically, opened and outdated potentially hazardous foods (meat, fish, eggs and dairy products) were observed in one of the refrigerators.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review conducted during a recent recertification survey, it cannot be ensured that the facility is adequately equipped to allow residents to call for staff through a communication system which relays the call directly to a staff member or to a centralized work area for 3 of 3 occupied resident bathrooms, 211, 234, and 240.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that the comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident was implemented. This was evident for 1 of 4 residents reviewed for nutrition. Specifically, Resident #47 had a Physician's (MD) order for a 1000 cc fluid restriction in 24 hours which was not consistently implemented.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview conducted during the recertification survey the facility did not ensure that necessary assistance and care were provided to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs). This was evident for 1 of 6 residents (Resident # 48).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that a resident received the necessary treatment to meet skin care needs. Specifically, 1 resident (Resident # 39) reviewed for non-pressure-related skin issues did not receive the treatment prescribed by a Dermatologist.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a recertified survey, the facility did not ensure that facility staff followed proper hand hygiene to prevent cross contamination and the spread of infection for 1 of 5 residents (Resident # 99) reviewed for pressure ulcer, and during a random room observation on 1 North and 2 North units.
23 fire safety citations on file: 7 on November 20, 2025, 1 on May 9, 2024, 7 on March 30, 2023, 8 on August 21, 2019.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.19 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.71 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.81 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.96 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.52 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 46.2% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 62.1% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 4.42 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 3.34 on weekdays and 2.81 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 5.2% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.29 in April to June 2025 to 3.19 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.19 | 0.71 | 3.34 | 2.81 | 5.2% | 0 of 90 | 154 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.13 | 0.64 | 3.27 | 2.77 | 4.9% | 0 of 92 | 153 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.07 | 0.53 | 3.22 | 2.68 | 7.1% | 0 of 92 | 161 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.29 | 0.60 | 3.49 | 2.79 | 4.4% | 0 of 91 | 154 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New York, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.55 | 0.68 | 3.72 | 3.13 | 9.8% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Staff pay reports
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| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $23.36 | $21.04 to $24.99 | 87,990 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $32.30 | $29.52 to $37.00 | 39,400 |
| Registered nurses | $52.62 | $45.60 to $62.34 | 205,810 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 13.1 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.7 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.4 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 12.3 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.4 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.3 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 16.8 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.2 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.8 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for The Grove at Valhalla Rehab and Nursing Center's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it better than the national rate (59.4% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
59.4% this home
Better than the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · New York: 101 better, 157 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 418 eligible stays.
8.8% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · New York: 12 better, 5 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 389 eligible stays.
6.7% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · New York: 7 better, 21 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 231 eligible stays.
59.0% this home
Median of homes: New York60.6% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 239 residents counted.
0.6% this home
Median of homes: New York0.6% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 332 residents counted.
4.5% this home
Median of homes: New York2.0% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 332 residents counted.
95.3% this home
Median of homes: New York98.5% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 106 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: HHH ACQUISITION LLC. CMS links this home to Carerite Centers, a group of 34 nursing homes averaging 3.6 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Einhorn, Sharon | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 12/01/2014 |
| Friedman, Devorah | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 25% | 12/01/2014 |
| Landa, Judy | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 50% | 12/01/2014 |
| Friedman, Devorah | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/01/2014 | |
| Landa, Judy | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/01/2014 | |
| Palekar, Shekhar | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/29/2023 | |
| Pitogo, Maria | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 12/30/2024 | |
| Thomas, Soumya | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 09/09/2024 | |
| Palekar, Shekhar | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/29/2023 | |
| Pitogo, Maria | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 12/30/2024 | |
| Thomas, Soumya | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 09/09/2024 |
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