Briarcliff Manor Center for Rehab and Nursing Care
620 Sleepy Hollow Road · Briarcliff Manor, NY · 10510 · 9149415100
120 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Excelsior Care Group
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Federal penalties on record: $37,076 in fines in the last 24 months.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.02 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.38 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.72 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 55% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $97,282 |
Inspection citations (33 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G June 20, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected August 12, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
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 May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
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 May 7, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 7, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 17, 2025 · found via complaint
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 March 10, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 19, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 14, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D February 2, 2024 · found via complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected March 31, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| June 20, 2025 | Fine | $37,076 |
| September 29, 2023 | Fine | $60,206 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335005 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.