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Briarcliff Manor Center For Rehab And Nursing Care
620 Sleepy Hollow Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 105109149415100120 certified beds · 111 residentsFor profit - PartnershipMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
7
since 2020
Deficiencies
33
● 2● 29● 2
Penalties · 3 yrs
$97,282
2 fines
Last survey
2025-06-20
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 2
Staffing 1
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New York State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-20 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-12 | Standard | 0120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-01-17 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-04-19 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-02-02 | Standard | 0100 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-09-29 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2020-11-10 | Standard | 240 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New York State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity GHarm
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-08-12Record 335005-20250620-F600
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 335005-20250312-F550
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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 335005-20250312-F578
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.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 335005-20250312-F584
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 335005-20250312-F609
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 335005-20250312-F657
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 335005-20250312-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 335005-20250312-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 335005-20250312-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 335005-20250312-F695
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 335005-20250312-F725
F730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.Scope/severity DStandard
Staffing
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 335005-20250312-F730
F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-05-07Record 335005-20250312-F883
F559Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-03-10Record 335005-20250117-F559
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-06-14Record 335005-20240419-F689
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-31Record 335005-20240202-F550
F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-31Record 335005-20240202-F582
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-31Record 335005-20240202-F610
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-31Record 335005-20240202-F689
F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-31Record 335005-20240202-F692
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-31Record 335005-20240202-F725
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-31Record 335005-20240202-F812
F814Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.Scope/severity EStandard
Food & nutrition
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-31Record 335005-20240202-F814
F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-31Record 335005-20240202-F842
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-03-31Record 335005-20240202-F880
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity JHarm
Medication
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2023-11-13Record 335005-20230929-F760
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-11-13Record 335005-20230929-F755
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-12-30Record 335005-20201110-F656
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-12-30Record 335005-20201110-F677
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-12-30Record 335005-20201110-F686
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2020-12-30Record 335005-20201110-F880
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2020-12-30Record 335005-20201110-F550
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity BPaperwork
Dignity & rights
Pattern; potential for minimal harm.Corrected 2020-12-30Record 335005-20201110-F558
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-20 | Civil money penalty | $37,076 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2023-09-29 | Civil money penalty | $60,206 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.56
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.23
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.13
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover56%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover71%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 6.7% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 2.4% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 10.1% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 10.9% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 7.6% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 17.7% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Berkowitz, Cheskel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 13% | — | — |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 25% | — | — |
| Platschek, Richard Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 25% | — | — |
| Zupnick, Joel Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 38% | — | — |
| Appelbaum, Yakov Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Olonilua, Patricia Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Saxena, Amit Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stern, Samuel Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Appelbaum, Yakov Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Olonilua, Patricia Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Platschek, Richard Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Platschek, Richard Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Saxena, Amit Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Stern, Samuel Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zupnick, Joel Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Zupnick, Joel Individual | MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
Excelsior Care Group — 33 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New York.
No county cost figures on file for Westchester.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bethel Nursing Home Company Inc Ossining | 3.3 mi | 2026-06-18 | 0140 |
| Tarrytown Hall Care Center Tarrytown | 3.5 mi | 2024-09-28 | 070 |
| Kendal On Hudson Sleepy Hollow | 3.6 mi | 2024-05-06 | 060 |
| Cedar Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation Center Ossining | 3.7 mi | 2025-11-04 | 0270 |
| The Steven And Alexandra Cohen Ped L T C Pavilion Valhalla | 4.0 mi | 2024-08-29 | 010 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |