Nursing homes › New York › Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
476 Christian Herald Road, Valley Cottage, NY 10989 · 8452686861 · 160 certified beds
CMS lists no chain affiliation for this facility. Ownership type on record: For profit - Partnership.
Total nurse staffing: 3.32 (New York median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.59. Weekend total: 2.93. Nursing staff turnover: 28%.
All-time on record: 38 deficiency citations, including 1 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-04 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-29 |
| 2025-01-14 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | E | complaint | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | 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 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | D | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment. | B | Health | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2025-01-14 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-03-13 |
| 2024-04-25 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-04-25 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2024-04-25 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-06-18 |
| 2023-09-25 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Health | corrected 2023-10-23 |
| 2023-09-25 | 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. | E | complaint | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-25 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-25 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-25 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-25 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-25 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-25 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | complaint | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-25 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-25 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-25 | Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-25 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| 2023-09-25 | Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home. | D | Health | corrected 2023-11-01 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-09-25 | Fine | $39,130 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| BRAUNSTEIN, EDWARD | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 28% | since 11/25/2016 |
| DIAMOND, JESSICA | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 11/25/2016 |
| GELLIS, CHERYL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | 5% | since 11/25/2016 |
| ZYSKIND, ISRAEL | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | since 04/01/2023 |
| EINHORN, BENJAMIN | Direct Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2018 |
| BRAUNSTEIN, EDWARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/25/2016 |
| BRAUNSTEIN, MICHAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/25/2016 |
| DIAMOND, JESSICA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/25/2016 |
| EINHORN, BENJAMIN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/25/2016 |
| GELLIS, CHERYL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/25/2016 |
| HIRSCH, DANIEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/25/2016 |
| ZYSKIND, ISRAEL | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 11/25/2016 |
| BELLER, STEVEN | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/16/2023 |
| SILBERBERG, CHAIM | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2015 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 335365. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.