Nursing homes › New York › Briarcliff Manor Center for Rehab and Nursing Care
620 Sleepy Hollow Road, Briarcliff Manor, NY 10510 · 9149415100 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Excelsior Care Group, a group operating 33 facilities in 3 states. Group record: average rating 2.5/5, 2 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $1,208,680 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.5/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.23 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.56. Weekend total: 3.13. Nursing staff turnover: 56%.
All-time on record: 33 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-20 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-08-12 |
| 2025-03-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | 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. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | D | Health | corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-01-17 | Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-10 |
| 2024-04-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | complaint | corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-03-31 |
| 2023-09-29 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | complaint | corrected 2023-11-13 |
| 2023-09-29 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-13 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-20 | Fine | $37,076 |
| 2023-09-29 | Fine | $60,206 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BERKOWITZ, CHESKEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 13% | since 07/12/2019 |
| LEIFER, JOEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 07/12/2019 |
| PLATSCHEK, RICHARD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 25% | since 07/12/2019 |
| ZUPNICK, JOEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 38% | since 07/12/2019 |
| BERKOWITZ, CHESKEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2019 |
| LEIFER, JOEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2019 |
| PLATSCHEK, RICHARD | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2019 |
| STEINBERG, MOSHE | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2019 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2019 |
| ZUPNICK, JOEL | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2019 |
| EXCELSIOR CARE GROUP | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/21/2019 |
| APPELBAUM, YAKOV | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 05/06/2024 |
| OLONILUA, PATRICIA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 12/09/2024 |
| SAXENA, AMIT | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/01/2021 |
| STEINBERG, MOSHE | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2019 |
| STERN, SAMUEL | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/21/2019 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335005. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.