West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
214 West Houston Street, New York, NY 10014 · New York County · (212) 337-9400
105 certified beds, about 98 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335027 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on June 2, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 5 health citations since August 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists 2 fines totaling $5,300 in the last three years; the largest was $3,418, and the latest is dated February 20, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.36 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 1.42 of those hours.
31.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
CMS links it to Cassena Care, an affiliated group of 13 nursing homes.
Health inspections
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.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
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 5 health citations on file.
June 2, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- E Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure that infection control practices were maintained during medication administration. This was evident in three (Residents #52, #28, #31) of seven residents observed during medication administration. Specifically, Licensed Practical Nurse #1 failed to disinfect the blood pressure cuff before, after, and between resident use.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, the facility failed to ensure that a resident who required assistance with activities of daily living received necessary grooming and personal hygiene services. This was evident in one (Resident #123) of three residents reviewed for activities of daily living out of 19 total sampled residents. Specifically, Resident #123 reported not receiving assistance with shaving or nail care and was observed with full ungroomed beard and long, jagged, dirty fingernails.
August 7, 2024Standard inspection · 2 citations
- F Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews made during a recertification survey from 7/31/24 to 8/7/24, the facility did not ensure that garbage and trash were disposed of properly. Specifically, garbage was not properly contained outside of the facility. The garbage dumpsters were not covered with lids.
- D Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Inspectors wroteBased on record reviews and interviews conducted during the recertification survey from 07/31/2024 to 08/07/2024, the facility did not ensure that a Comprehensive Care Plan (CCP) was developed and implemented to meet a resident's needs. This was evident for 1 (Resident # 21) of 5 sampled residents reviewed for unnecessary medications. Specifically, a care plan for the use of Ambien (Zolpidem Tartrate) was not developed for Resident # 21.
August 22, 2022Standard inspection · 1 citation
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review conducted during a recertification and abbreviated (NY 00285995) survey, the facility did not ensure a resident received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice. This was evident for 1 (Resident #151) of 20 total sampled residents. Specifically, the Nurse Practitioner (NP) did not correctly transcribe an and order intravenous (IV) antibiotic therapy (ABT) for Resident #151.
Fire safety inspections
4 fire safety citations on file: 1 on June 2, 2026, 3 on August 22, 2022.
Every fire safety citation4 citations
- D Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- F Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- C Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| February 20, 2024 | Fine | $1,882 |
| January 30, 2024 | Fine | $3,418 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
Staffing
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) | 4.36 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 1.42 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.99 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.67 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.27 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 31.6% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 37.5% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
CMS expects 5.27 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
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 4.51 on weekdays and 3.99 on weekends, 12% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 9.6% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.51 in April to June 2025 to 4.36 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 | 4.36 | 1.42 | 4.51 | 3.99 | 9.6% | 0 of 90 | 98 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.44 | 1.40 | 4.61 | 4.02 | 5.5% | 0 of 92 | 99 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.43 | 1.40 | 4.59 | 4.02 | 4.9% | 0 of 92 | 100 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.51 | 1.45 | 4.72 | 3.99 | 4.7% | 0 of 91 | 99 |
| 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
Staff pay at this home
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review.
Official wage estimates for New York
| 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.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 18.2 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.8 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: VILLAGE ACQUISITION I LLC. CMS links this home to Cassena Care, a group of 13 nursing homes averaging 4.1 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carillo, Joseph | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 03/05/2021 |
| Debenedictis, Pasquale | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 35% | 03/05/2021 |
| Rutenberg, Solomon | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 15% | 03/05/2021 |
| Schrieber, Michael | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 03/05/2021 |
| Solovey, Alex | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 35% | 03/05/2021 |
| Solovey, Jimmy | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 5% | 03/05/2021 |
| Schrieber, Michael | W-2 managing employee | Individual | 06/25/2018 | |
| Carillo, Joseph | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/05/2021 | |
| Debenedictis, Pasquale | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/05/2021 | |
| Rutenberg, Solomon | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/05/2021 | |
| Solovey, Alex | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/05/2021 | |
| Solovey, Jimmy | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/05/2021 | |
| Derosa, Anthony | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/05/2021 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on June 2, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on June 2, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 7, 2024: "Dispose of garbage and refuse properly."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on August 7, 2024: "Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 1 administrator who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- New Gouverneur Hospital SNF New York, 1.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- New East Side Nursing Home New York, 1.4 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 6 citations
- Hoboken University Medical Center Tcu Hoboken, 1.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 5 citations
- Alaris Health at Hamilton Park Jersey City, 2.3 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 16 citations
- Optima Care Harborview Jersey City, 2.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 32 citations
- Cobble Hill Health Center Inc Brooklyn, 2.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- The Phoenix Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Brooklyn, 2.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 8 citations
- Peace Care St. Joseph's Jersey City, 2.8 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 26 citations
New York contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in New York. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: New York State Department of Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: NYS Health Profiles: Nursing Homes, where New York publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on June 2, 2026. The New York average is 8.1.
- Has West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 2 fines totaling $5,300 in the last three years.
- Does West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns West Village Rehabilitation and Nursing Center?
- CMS lists 13 owners and managers, and links the home to Cassena Care. Legal business name: VILLAGE ACQUISITION I LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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