Staffing
CMS publishes a 3-star staffing rating for this facility.
RN staffing was 0.48 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, calculated from CMS PBJ records.
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Also known publicly as Tolstoy Foundation Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
Valley Cottage, NY
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CMS publishes a 3-star staffing rating for this facility.
RN staffing was 0.48 hours per resident day in 2026Q1, calculated from CMS PBJ records.
View staffing evidenceThe latest standard inspection on Sep 2, 2025 cited 14 deficiencies.
View inspection evidenceCMS-published records list 11 ownership or control parties.
View ownership evidenceCMS records show a $126,470 fine in the loaded enforcement dataset.
View enforcement evidence →Ownership & operation
Operator, licensee, owner, manager, and chain stay separate. A connected organization is not automatically the party that runs daily operations.
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Ownership
These are CMS-published ownership disclosures. Medicare enrollment ownership and managerial-control information is reported by enrolled providers through CMS forms; it is not an independent determination of beneficial ownership.
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: Feb 20, 2007
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: May 26, 2015
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: May 26, 2015
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: May 26, 2015
Individual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Association date reported to CMS: Feb 20, 2007
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: Feb 20, 2007
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: May 26, 2015
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: May 26, 2015
Individual · CORPORATE DIRECTOR
Association date reported to CMS: May 26, 2015
Individual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Association date reported to CMS: Feb 20, 2007
Organization · Medicare-enrolled legal organization
Other facilities connected through this exact CMS organization identity: 0 across NY.
Roles are shown as CMS publishes them. Different CMS sources can describe different enrollment, ownership, and control concepts, so TrustHub keeps each source-specific disclosure distinct.
Inspections & deficiencies
Scope and severity terms below are CMS classifications. They are not a TrustHub score.
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
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.
CMS scope/severity L: Widespread; Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
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.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
CMS scope/severity L: Widespread; Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
CMS scope/severity F: Widespread; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
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.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
CMS scope/severity F: Widespread; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.
CMS scope/severity F: Widespread; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Oct 23, 2025)
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 3, 2025)
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 3, 2025)
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 3, 2025)
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 3, 2025)
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 3, 2025)
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 3, 2025)
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 3, 2025)
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 27, 2024)
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 27, 2024)
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
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.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 19, 2024)
No health-deficiency rows were deterministically linked to this inspection.
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 8, 2021)
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 8, 2021)
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 8, 2021)
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 8, 2021)
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.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 8, 2021)
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS scope/severity D: Isolated; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 8, 2021)
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
CMS scope/severity E: Pattern; No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy.
Correction status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 8, 2021)
Penalties & enforcement
Published fine amount: $126,470.00
Questions to ask
Facility history
11 historical events available. Dates and values come from published CMS and official state regulator evidence, not a score.
Total nurse staffing decreased from 4.76 to 3.83 hours per resident day between 2025Q4 and 2026Q1. Staffing declined across those reported periods.
4.76 → 3.83
CMS · Reported in a source release · View related evidence
Total nurse staffing increased from 3.73 to 4.76 hours per resident day between 2025Q3 and 2025Q4. Staffing improved across those reported periods.
3.73 → 4.76
CMS · Reported in a source release · View related evidence
Total nurse staffing decreased from 4.73 to 3.73 hours per resident day between 2025Q2 and 2025Q3. Staffing declined across those reported periods.
4.73 → 3.73
CMS · Reported in a source release · View related evidence
RN staffing increased from 0.19 to 0.51 hours per resident day between 2025Q2 and 2025Q3. Staffing improved across those reported periods.
0.19 → 0.51
CMS · Reported in a source release · View related evidence
CMS recorded a $126,470 civil monetary penalty.
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14 deficiencies were recorded. That includes 2 higher-severity deficiencies.
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7 deficiencies were recorded.
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2 deficiencies were recorded.
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2 deficiencies were recorded.
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10 deficiencies were recorded.
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7 deficiencies were recorded.
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Staffing
CMS staffing rating: 3 of 5 stars. CMS calculates that rating separately using its published methodology. The values below are calculations from daily PBJ records for 2026Q1 (current source quarter).
| Measure | Monday–Friday | Saturday–Sunday |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing | 4.017 | 3.37 |
| RN categories | 0.499 | 0.444 |
Contract staff accounted for 1.9% of reported nursing hours included in this quarter calculation.
Reported RN-category hours per resident day were 0.023 lower than the prior loaded quarter.
Solid bar: Total nursing · Outlined bar: RN categories
| Quarter | Total nursing | RN categories | LPN/LVN | CNA | Contract share | Days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025Q2 | 4.735 | 0.191 | 1.374 | 3.17 | 0% | 91 |
| 2025Q3 | 3.729 | 0.512 | 0.865 | 2.352 | 0% | 92 |
| 2025Q4 | 4.759 | 0.507 | 1.234 | 3.018 | 0.1% | 92 |
| 2026Q1 | 3.83 | 0.483 | 0.971 | 2.376 | 1.9% | 90 |
Hours-per-resident-day values are calculated by this platform from CMS-published daily PBJ hours and MDS census. For each displayed period, included hours are summed and divided by the summed census for days with a positive census. They are not CMS case-mix-adjusted staffing measures or a staffing rating.
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