The Knolls
55 Grassland Road · Valhalla, NY · 10595 · 9149897800
20 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Part of a CCRC
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- 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: 5 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.65 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 1.71 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 5.14 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 25% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (8 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2021
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 6, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2021
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 6, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2021
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected September 6, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2021
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected September 6, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2021
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.
Corrected September 6, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 6, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 6, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2021
Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.
Corrected September 6, 2021 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D July 6, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected September 6, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335844 · certified since April 15, 2003. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.