Briarcliff Manor Center For Rehab And Nursing Care
Briarcliff Manor, Westchester County, New York · CCN 335005 · For-profit (Partnership) · part of Excelsior Care Group (33 facilities, chain average 2.5 stars)
CMS rates Briarcliff Manor Center For Rehab And Nursing Care 1 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 120 certified beds, 111 residents a day on average. 33 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 at immediate jeopardy; 2 fines totalling $97,282.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★☆☆☆☆ 1 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / 4 of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.2277 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.56159 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.12518 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 55.6% (registered nurses 71.4%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-20 complaint survey |
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-08-12 |
| 2025-03-12 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0578 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 complaint survey |
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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 complaint survey |
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0657 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0684 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0695 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0730 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-03-12 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0883 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-05-07 |
| 2025-01-17 complaint survey |
Honor the resident's right to share a room with spouse or roommate of choice and receive written notice before a change is made. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0559 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2025-03-10 |
| 2024-04-19 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-06-14 |
| 2024-02-02 complaint survey |
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · tag F0725 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0814 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0582 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 complaint survey |
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0692 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-31 |
| 2024-02-02 complaint survey |
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0842 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-03-31 |
| 2023-09-29 complaint survey |
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0760 |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-13 |
| 2023-09-29 complaint survey |
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0755 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2023-11-13 |
| 2020-11-10 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · tag F0656 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-12-30 |
| 2020-11-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0686 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-12-30 |
| 2020-11-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-12-30 |
| 2020-11-10 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0677 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-12-30 |
| 2020-11-10 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0550 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-12-30 |
| 2020-11-10 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0558 |
B No actual harm, with potential for minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2020-12-30 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-06-20 | Fine | $37,076 |
| 2023-09-29 | Fine | $60,206 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | adp of the snf | — | 2025-07-30 |
| Excelsior Care Group Organization | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-07-21 |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 13% | 2019-07-12 |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 25% | 2019-07-12 |
| Platschek, Richard Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 25% | 2019-07-12 |
| Zupnick, Joel Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 38% | 2019-07-12 |
| Appelbaum, Yakov Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-05-06 |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-07-21 |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-07-21 |
| Olonilua, Patricia Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2024-12-09 |
| Platschek, Richard Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-07-21 |
| Saxena, Amit Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2021-03-01 |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-07-12 |
| Zupnick, Joel Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2019-07-21 |
| Berkowitz, Cheskel Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2019-07-12 |
| Leifer, Joel Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2019-07-12 |
| Platschek, Richard Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2019-07-12 |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2019-07-12 |
| Stern, Samuel Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2019-07-12 |
| Zupnick, Joel Individual | managing control - governing body | — | 2019-07-12 |
| Appelbaum, Yakov Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-05-06 |
| Olonilua, Patricia Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-12-09 |
| Saxena, Amit Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2021-03-01 |
| Steinberg, Moshe Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-07-12 |
| Stern, Samuel Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2019-07-21 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Westchester County.