Your report for Yonkers Gardens Center for Nursing and Rehab
Overall Score
CMS Five-Star Quality RatingMuch below averageCMS Five-Star overall 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 star2★−0.7 vs NY avg
- Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−1.9 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.
- Standard inspection overdueThe most recent standard health inspection is older than CMS expects, so the health inspection rating may not reflect current conditions.
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★
What is health inspection rating?
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.
Why it matters
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 turnover2★Above only 17% of peersNY avg2.7★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?
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.
Why it matters
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 assessments2★Above only 4% of peersNY avg3.9★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?
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.
Why it matters
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 staff3.33hrsAbove only 35% of peersNY avg3.65Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?
All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.
Why it matters
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 only0.67hrsAbove 65% of peersNY avg0.70Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?
Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.
Why it matters
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 better40%Above only 49% of peersNY avg41%RN turnover53%
What is nursing staff turnover?
The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.
Why it matters
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$132,103Above only 6% of peersNY avg$22,640Fines · denials2 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?
Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.
Why it matters
Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.
Inspection history
Last three inspection cycles41citations
8inspection dates
0actual harm (G–I)
2immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Sep 16, 2025most recent
Citations by monthMay 2019 – Sep 2025
- No actual harm (D–F)
- Actual harm (G–I)
- Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
- $Fine or payment denial
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Sep 16, 2025Cycle 1worst 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 · isolatedCorrection pending
May 28, 2025Cycle 1worst J · immediate jeopardy$94,825
- 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 ExploitationJ · isolatedCorrected Jun 30, 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 Jun 30, 2025
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 30, 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 Jun 30, 2025
Jan 3, 2025Cycle 2worst E · no actual harm
- F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Mar 3, 2025
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2025
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Mar 3, 2025
- 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 ExploitationE · patternCorrected Mar 3, 2025
- F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Mar 3, 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 ServicesE · patternCorrected Mar 3, 2025
- F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Mar 3, 2025
Feb 7, 2024Cycle 2worst J · immediate jeopardy$37,278
- F850Hire a qualified full-time social worker in a facility with more than 120 beds.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Apr 5, 2024
- F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Apr 5, 2024
- F741Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Apr 5, 2024
- F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationE · patternCorrected Apr 5, 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 Apr 5, 2024
- F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Apr 5, 2024
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareJ · isolatedCorrected Apr 5, 2024
- 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 Apr 5, 2024
- F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Apr 5, 2024
- 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 ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Apr 5, 2024
Aug 15, 2023Cycle 1worst D · no actual harm
- 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 Oct 31, 2023
- F761Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023
- F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023
- F882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023
- F887Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 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 Oct 31, 2023
- 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Oct 31, 2023
Apr 26, 2023Cycle 3worst D · no actual harm
- F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 2023
- 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 PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 1, 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 Jun 1, 2023
May 22, 2019Cycle 2worst D · no actual harm
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2019
- F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2019
- 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 Jul 16, 2019
- 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 16, 2019
- Assure that each residentâs assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jul 16, 2019
Sep 5, 2017Cycle 3worst E · no actual harm
- At least once a month, have a licensed pharmacist review each resident's medication(s) and report any irregularities to the attending doctor.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2017
- Prepare food that is nutritional, appetizing, tasty, attractive, well-cooked, and at the right temperature.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Nov 6, 2017
- F282Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 25, 2017
- F253Provide housekeeping and maintenance services.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Oct 25, 2017
Staffing
From quarterly payroll reportsHours per resident per day
- All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.33hrs
- Registered nursesRN hours only0.67hrs
- Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.58hrs
- Nurse aidesCNA hours2.07hrs
- Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays2.89hrs
- New York average
- Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)
Turnover & capacity
- Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better40%Above only 49% of peersNY avg 41%
- RN turnoverRegistered nurses only53%Not ranked by CMS
- Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
- Occupancy200 certified beds · ~179 residents a day89%Above only 30% of peersNY avg 90%
Fines & penalties
Roughly the past three yearsEnforcement summary
- $132,103In fines
- 2Fines
- 0Payment denials
- $22,640NY avg in fines
Above only 6% of peersFewer fines than 6% of rated homes in New York
Actions on record
- May 28, 2025Civil money penalty$94,825
- Feb 7, 2024Civil money penalty$37,278
Ownership
As filed with CMSStructure
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Infinite Care20 facilities in the chain3.2★ chain average
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Location type
- Urban
- Ownership change
- None in the last 12 months
People and entities on file
Direct owners (5%+)
- Leopold Friedman
- Michael Melnicke
Corporate officers
- Leopold Friedman
- Michael Melnicke
Managing employees
- Alexander Skutzka
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 335515 · 115 SOUTH BROADWAY, YONKERS, NY, 10701.
- 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.
