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NYACK RIDGE REHABILITATION AND NURSING CENTER

476 CHRISTIAN HERALD ROAD, VALLEY COTTAGE, NY 10989 · CCN 335365

Inspection history vs New York & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$39,130

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (43)1 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm

1. GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-11-04 · Health · corrected 2025-12-29

   Actual harm

2. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. DF0582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. EF0584Honor 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.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. DF0585Honor 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.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. DF0604Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

7. BF0640Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

   Potential for minimal harm

8. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. EF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. EF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. DF0730Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

17. DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. DF0761Ensure 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.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. DF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2025-01-14 · Health · corrected 2025-03-13

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-04-25 · Health · corrected 2024-06-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2024-04-25 · Health · corrected 2024-06-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.2024-04-25 · Health · corrected 2024-06-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-10-23

    Immediate jeopardy

31. DF0742Provide 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.2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. DF0758Implement 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.2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. EF0761Ensure 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.2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0803Ensure 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.2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0838Conduct 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.2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0847Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. DF0882Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.2023-09-25 · Health · corrected 2023-11-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. EF0584Honor 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.2023-06-12 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2023-06-12 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. EF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-06-12 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.2023-06-12 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0732Post nurse staffing information every day.2023-06-12 · Health · corrected 2023-09-01

    Potential for more than minimal harm

Ownership

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.