Westchester Center for Rehabilitation & Nursing

10 Claremont Ave · Mount Vernon, NY · 10550 · 9146991600

240 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Jonathan Bleier

Why this verdict

  • Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
  • No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.

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Red flags

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.

Score breakdown

Inspection record 30% of score 41
Serious harm & abuse 20% 84
Staffing 20% 61
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 43
Context 5% 100

Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.

CMS ratings & staffing

Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5

Total nurse hours / resident-day3.253.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day0.470.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day2.80≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year35%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (40 in the current record)

  • Potential for harm · D December 4, 2025 · found via complaint

    Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

    Corrected January 2, 2026 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025

    Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025

    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 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 28, 2025 · Pharmacy Service

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Infection Control

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025

    Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 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 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 29, 2025 · found via complaint

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025 · found via complaint

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 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 28, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services

  • Potential for harm · F January 29, 2025 · found via complaint

    Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary

  • Potential for harm · E January 29, 2025 · found via complaint

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Corrected March 28, 2025 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D January 21, 2025 · found via complaint

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Corrected March 20, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Resident Rights

  • Potential for harm · D August 21, 2024 · found via complaint

    Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · found via complaint

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Corrected September 30, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation

  • Potential for harm · D August 8, 2024 · 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 September 30, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning

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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335459 · certified since November 25, 1975. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.