Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
476 Christian Herald Road · Valley Cottage, NY · 10989 · 8452686861
160 certified beds For profit - Partnership
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.23 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.54 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $39,130 |
Inspection citations (43 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G November 4, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 29, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Ensure 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.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 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 March 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 14, 2025 · 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 13, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D January 14, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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No harm found · B January 14, 2025
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected March 13, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 2024 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 18, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 25, 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 June 18, 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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| September 25, 2023 | Fine | $39,130 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335365 · certified since November 1, 1972. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.