Kendal on Hudson
One Kendal Way · Sleepy Hollow, NY · 10591 · 9149221000
26 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Chain: Kendal Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.73 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.68 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.20 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 21% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 21, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 12, 2022
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.
Corrected May 31, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2019
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 January 15, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 18, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 15, 2020 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335848 · certified since June 15, 2005. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.