Your report for Briarcliff Manor Center for Rehab and Nursing Care
Overall Score
CMS Five-Star Quality Rating- Much below average
- Below average
- Average
- Above average
- Much above average
Where it ranks
- New YorkLowest tier among peers593 rated homes · average 3.0★
- Westchester CountyLowest tier among peers42 rated homes · average 3.2★
- United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★
How the rating is built
- Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs NY avg
- StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−1.7 vs NY avg
- Quality measuresCan add or remove a star4★+0.1 vs NY avg
CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.
- Abuse citation flagCMS shows an abuse icon: inspectors cited the facility for abuse that led to harm within the past year, or for abuse that could have led to harm in each of the last two years.
Ratings & measures
Tap a row to see what it meansHealth inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersNY avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.
It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.
Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnover1★Lowest tier among peersNY avg2.7★U.S. avg2.9★
Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.
More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.
Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessments4★Above only 34% of peersNY avg3.9★U.S. avg3.6★
Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.
It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.
Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.23hrsAbove only 27% of peersNY avg3.65Benchmark4.10
All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.
Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.
RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.56hrsAbove 50% of peersNY avg0.70Benchmark0.75
Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.
RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.
Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better56%Above only 14% of peersNY avg41%RN turnover65%
The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.
High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.
Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$117,246Above only 7% of peersNY avg$22,640Fines · denials2 · 0
Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.
Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.
Inspection history
Last three inspection cyclesCitations by monthNov 2020 – Jun 2025
- No actual harm (D–F)
- Actual harm (G–I)
- Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
- $Fine or payment denial
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Jun 20, 2025Cycle 1worst G · actual harm$57,040
- F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Aug 12, 2025
Mar 12, 2025Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025
- F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025
- F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025
- F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025
- F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025
- F578Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025
- F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected May 7, 2025
Jan 17, 2025Cycle 2worst D · no actual harm
- F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 10, 2025
Apr 19, 2024Cycle 2worst D · no actual harm
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2024
Feb 2, 2024Cycle 2worst E · no actual harm
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Mar 31, 2024
- F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2024
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2024
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2024
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Mar 31, 2024
- F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Mar 31, 2024
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2024
- F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Nursing and Physician ServicesE · patternCorrected Mar 31, 2024
- F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Mar 31, 2024
Sep 29, 2023Cycle 3worst J · immediate jeopardy$60,206
- F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceJ · isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2023
- F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Nov 13, 2023
May 30, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2023
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jul 26, 2023
Nov 10, 2020Cycle 3worst E · no actual harm
- F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Dec 30, 2020
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlE · patternCorrected Dec 30, 2020
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Dec 30, 2020
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsB · patternCorrected Dec 30, 2020
- F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Resident RightsB · patternCorrected Dec 30, 2020
- F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Dec 30, 2020
Staffing
From quarterly payroll reportsHours per resident per day
- All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.23hrs
- Registered nursesRN hours only0.56hrs
- Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.75hrs
- Nurse aidesCNA hours1.93hrs
- Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.00hrs
- New York average
- Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)
Turnover & capacity
- Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better56%Above only 14% of peersNY avg 41%
- RN turnoverRegistered nurses only65%Not ranked by CMS
- Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
- Occupancy120 certified beds · ~117 residents a day98%Top 9%NY avg 90%
Fines & penalties
Roughly the past three yearsEnforcement summary
- $117,246In fines
- 2Fines
- 0Payment denials
- $22,640NY avg in fines
Actions on record
- Jun 20, 2025Civil money penalty$57,040
- Sep 29, 2023Civil money penalty$60,206
Ownership
As filed with CMSStructure
- Ownership type
- For profit - Partnership
- Chain
- Excelsior Care Group33 facilities in the chain2.6★ chain average
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Location type
- Urban
- Ownership change
- None in the last 12 months
People and entities on file
- Cheskel Berkowitz
- Joel Leifer
- Richard Platschek
- Joel Zupnick
- Excelsior Care Group
- Yakov Appelbaum
- Patricia Olonilua
- Amit Saxena
- Moshe Steinberg
- Samuel Stern
Person Organization
Sources & notes
Public data, updated quarterlyData sources
- CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
- CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
- CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.
Notes
- CMS Certification Number 335005 · 620 SLEEPY HOLLOW ROAD, BRIARCLIFF MANOR, NY, 10510.
- Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in New York and Westchester County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
- This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.









