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The Knolls
55 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
The Knolls is a Non-profit, corporation nursing home in Valhalla, New York, certified for 20 beds and caring for about 19 residents a day.
CMS gives it 5 of 5 stars overall, above the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 5, staffing 5 and quality measures 4.
Inspectors recorded 8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (0, 8, 0 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 40.0 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day (1.8 RN), above the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 24.0%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Westchester Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 5 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 8 | 19 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 40.0 | 13.6 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.7 | 3.6 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 1.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 24.0% | 33.1% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (42 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 16 Oct 2023, 6 Jul 2021.
Severity mix: D ×7 E ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Jul 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2021 |
| 6 Jul 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2021 |
| 6 Jul 2021 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2021 |
| 6 Jul 2021 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2021 |
| 6 Jul 2021 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2021 |
| 6 Jul 2021 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2021 |
| 6 Jul 2021 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2021 |
| 6 Jul 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 24.0%, RNs 12.5%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 20.7% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 3.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 14.7% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.6% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.7% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 24.0% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: The Bethel Methodist Home.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Westchester County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cortlandt Healthcare | Cortlandt Manor | 120 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 18 | 15.0 | — | 15 Oct 2025 |
| Elizabeth Seton Children'S Center | Yonkers | 169 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 12 | 7.1 | — | 7 Aug 2025 |
| Kendal On Hudson | Sleepy Hollow | 26 | 5 | 4 | 5 | 9 | 34.6 | — | 6 May 2024 |
| North Westchester Restorative Therapy & Nrsg Crt | Mohegan Lake | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 15.0 | — | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Sunshine Children'S Home and Rehab Center | Ossining | 122 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 3.3 | — | 4 Jun 2025 |
| The Enclave At Rye Rehab and Nursing Ctr | Port Chester | 160 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 6 | 3.8 | $63K | 29 Jan 2026 |
| The Steven and Alexandra Cohen Ped L T C Pavilion | Valhalla | 24 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 8.3 | — | 29 Aug 2024 |
| United Hebrew Geriatric Center | New Rochelle | 294 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 11 | 3.7 | — | 23 Apr 2026 |
All 42 facilities in Westchester County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has The Knolls been cited for?
8 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has The Knolls been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at The Knolls compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.7 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates The Knolls?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was The Knolls last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 6 Jul 2021; the most recent standard health survey was 16 Oct 2023.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.