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

Inspection record 30% of score 84
Serious harm & abuse 20% 100
Staffing 20% 98
Federal penalties 15% 100
Trend 10% 92
Context 5% 85

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-day5.653.48 min · 4.1 strong
RN hours / resident-day1.710.55–0.75
Weekend hours / resident-day5.14≈ weekday level
Nursing turnover / year25%median 45%
Fines (3-yr window)none

Inspection citations (8 in the current record)

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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

  • 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.