Schaffer Extended Care Center
16 Guion Place · New Rochelle, NY · 10802 · 9146371200
150 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
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Red flags
98% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.22 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 98% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $10,512 |
Inspection citations (25 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G May 6, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected August 1, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 2, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected February 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected February 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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No harm found · B December 20, 2023
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected February 12, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected August 15, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 23, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected December 23, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected December 23, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected December 23, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected December 23, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 24, 2019
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected December 23, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| May 6, 2025 | Fine | $10,512 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335337 · certified since November 1, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.