Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-12 · Fire 2025-03-12
13 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)
Briarcliff Manor, NY
Briarcliff Manor Center For Rehab And Nursing Care
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $117,246 in total fines with 13 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
620 Sleepy Hollow Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY
(914) 941-5100
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
1 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
117
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Excelsior Care Group
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1967-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.56
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.75
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.93
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.00
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
65%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
56%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.8 |
1.7
1.1 pts worse
|
1.9
0.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.3
0.2 pts worse
|
1.8
0.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.5% |
91.2%
7.3 pts better
|
93.4%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.4% |
95.3%
0.1 pts better
|
95.5%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 0.9% |
3.0%
2.1 pts better
|
3.3%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 87.1% |
18.5%
68.6 pts worse
|
11.4%
75.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 10.2% |
6.1%
4.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
4.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.7% |
13.5%
4.2 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 14.5% |
14.8%
0.3 pts better
|
16.7%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 8.8% |
15.1%
6.3 pts better
|
16.3%
7.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 10.1% |
15.5%
5.4 pts better
|
14.9%
4.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.5% |
0.6%
0.1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.0% |
1.4%
0.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 4.0% |
20.8%
16.8 pts better
|
19.8%
15.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 6.3% |
6.9%
0.6 pts better
|
5.1%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 90.6% |
76.7%
13.9 pts better
|
81.7%
8.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.6% |
9.7%
2.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.8% |
1.2%
1.6 pts worse
|
1.6%
1.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 74.1% |
78.8%
4.7 pts worse
|
79.7%
5.6 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 17.3% |
20.6%
3.3 pts better
|
23.9%
6.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-02 · Fire 2024-02-02
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2020-11-10 · Fire 2020-11-10
10 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-05-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-05-12
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-05-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-05-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2025-05-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-05-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-03-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-03-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-03-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-10
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2020-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-10
K901 · Electrical Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2020-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-10
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2020-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-10
K321 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2020-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-10
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2020-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-10
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2020-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-10
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2020-12-30
C · Minimal harm
2020-11-10
E41 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Implement emergency and standby power systems.
Corrected 2020-12-30
Inspection history
Recent health citations
G · Actual harm
2025-06-20
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-08-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2025-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Corrected 2025-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected 2025-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2025-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2025-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F730 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2025-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-12
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2025-05-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-01-17
F559 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.
Corrected 2025-03-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-04-19
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-06-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2024-03-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-03-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2024-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-02
F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2024-03-31
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-09-29
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2023-11-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-29
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2023-11-13
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-30
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-07-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-05-30
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-07-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-10
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2020-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-10
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2020-12-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-10
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-12-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-11-10
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2020-12-30
B · Minimal harm
2020-11-10
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2020-12-30
B · Minimal harm
2020-11-10
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2020-12-30
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$57,040
2025-06-20
Fine
Fine · fine $57,040
Fine
$60,206
2023-09-29
Fine
Fine · fine $60,206
Fine
Ownership
Zupnick, Joel
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Leifer, Joel
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Platschek, Richard
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Berkowitz, Cheskel
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Appelbaum, Yakov
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Excelsior Care Group
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Olonilua, Patricia
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Saxena, Amit
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Steinberg, Moshe
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Stern, Samuel
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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