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Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

476 CHRISTIAN HERALD ROAD, VALLEY COTTAGE, NY, 10989

(845) 268-6861

nyackridge.com

160 licensed beds

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections4/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

476 Christian Herald Road

Valley Cottage, NY 10989

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Bed capacity

160

CMS facility ID

335365

Care type

Nursing home

County

Rockland

Facility name

Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Street address

476 CHRISTIAN HERALD ROAD

City / state / ZIP

Valley Cottage, NY 10989

Phone

(845) 268-6861

Website

nyackridge.com

About this facility — Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Valley Cottage, New York. It is licensed for 160 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 2 senior care facilities in Valley Cottage and 596 skilled nursing facilities across New York. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Nyack Ridge Rehabilitation and Nursing Center 61 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 2 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $39,130 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type

For profit - Partnership

Registered owners & officers

Braunstein, Edward

Direct owner · Officer · Additional disclosable party — 28% stake — since 2016

Diamond, Jessica

Direct owner · Officer — 5% stake — since 2016

Gellis, Cheryl

Direct owner · Officer — 5% stake — since 2016

Beller, Steven

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023

Braunstein, Michael

Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2016

Einhorn, Benjamin

Direct owner · Officer · Additional disclosable party — since 2016

Hirsch, Daniel

Officer — since 2016

Silberberg, Chaim

Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2015

Zyskind, Israel

Direct owner · Officer — since 2016

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1972-11-01

CMS overall rating

1 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

22 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

$39,130 total

Last standard inspection

2025-01-14

Nurse staffing

3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$390 per day (≈ $11,860/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

67% Medicaid · 16% Medicare · 17% private/other

Occupancy

95% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

20% below the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

160

Medicare

Accepted

Medicaid

Accepted

Wheelchair accessible

entrance and parking

Visiting hours

Daily Open 24 hours

Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 2 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-06-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-07-10

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2026-07-02

2025-11-04Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-12-29

6 earlier / fire-safety inspections (58 citations)

2025-01-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered21 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0582

D · No harm found

Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0584

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0585

D · No harm found

Honor 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.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0604

D · No harm found

Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0640

B · No harm found

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0645

D · No harm found

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0661

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0686

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0689

D · No harm found

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0692

E · No harm found

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0695

D · No harm found

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0725

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0730

D · No harm found

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0744

D · No harm found

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0761

D · No harm found

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 2025-03-13

F-0812

E · No harm foundFood safety

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0881

D · No harm found

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Corrected 2025-03-13

F-0925

D · No harm found

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Corrected 2025-03-13

2024-04-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0609

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Corrected 2024-06-18

F-0610

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2024-06-18

F-0842

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2024-06-18

2023-09-25Health inspectionComplaint-triggered13 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-11-01

F-0610

D · No harm found

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-11-01

F-0661

D · No harm found

Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

Corrected 2023-11-01

F-0684

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2023-11-01

F-0689

J · Immediate jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2023-10-23

F-0742

D · No harm found

Provide 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.

Corrected 2023-11-01

F-0758

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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 2023-11-01

F-0761

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Corrected 2023-11-01

F-0803

D · No harm foundFood safety

Ensure 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.

Corrected 2023-11-01

F-0838

D · No harm found

Conduct 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.

Corrected 2023-11-01

F-0847

D · No harm found

Inform resident or representatives choice to enter into binding arbitration agreement and right to refuse.

Corrected 2023-11-01

F-0880

D · No harm found

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-11-01

F-0882

D · No harm found

Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-11-01

2025-01-14Fire-safety inspection12 citations

K-0211

D · No harm found

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2025-03-12

K-0225

E · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2025-03-12

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-03-12

K-0345

E · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-03-12

K-0351

E · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2025-03-31

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-03-12

K-0372

E · No harm found

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2025-03-12

K-0712

E · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2025-03-12

K-0761

D · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2025-03-12

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2025-03-12

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-03-12

K-0921

E · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2025-03-12

2023-09-25Fire-safety inspection6 citations

E-0004

C · No harm found

Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

Corrected 2023-11-01

K-0227

D · No harm found

Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2023-11-01

K-0321

D · No harm found

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2023-11-01

K-0712

D · No harm found

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-11-01

K-0911

D · No harm found

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2023-11-01

K-0914

E · No harm found

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

Corrected 2023-11-01

2020-02-19Fire-safety inspection3 citations

K-0225

D · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2020-04-15

K-0281

D · No harm found

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2020-04-15

K-0353

D · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2020-04-15

Federal penalties

2023-09-25Fine$39,130

Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 335365.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.9129 ratings on Google

★★★★★Chris Margiotta · 2026-07-22 · via Google
“Our family has had a wonderful experience with Nyack Ridge. When my father, Frank, first arrived, we honestly weren't sure what the future would hold. Today, seeing how far he's come has been nothing short of incredible, and we're so grateful to everyone who has been part of his recovery. A heartfelt thank you to Gemma for always going above and beyond, Bella and the entire Physical Therapy team …”

★★★★★Margaret MacCartney · 2026-04-01 · via Google
“Our family experience at The Nyack Ridge was one of kindness, professionalism and great care for my 94 yr old father who had a bad fall. After 3 weeks in the hospital, he was transferred to The Ridge to rehab his broken back and leg. The nurses, aids, case workers, food service workers and custodial folks were all so kind and caring to dad, who was in great pain. It was soon apparent that he was…”

★mari elle · 2026-06-20 · via Google
“This facility forces visitors to use the elevator. There are codes to take the stairs but they refuse to give them out. This is a huge fire hazard. In an emergency, if we have to rely on the staff, everyone is in trouble. Most of them do not speak clear English and are never around. Residents and visitors are in a severe safety hazard with this policy. I wonder what the fire inspector has to say a…”

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