The Knolls
55 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
The Knolls is a nursing home in Valhalla, New York. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
CMS star ratings
- 5 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 5 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 5 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 5 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (914) 989-7800
- Last standard health inspection
- October 16, 2023 (3 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 20
- Residents per day, on average
- 18.8
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- The Bethel Methodist Home
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New York average (8 vs 21).
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.6 to 4.7 hours per resident per day.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on October 16, 2023
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for K0918 2 times since 2019.
Citation K0761. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2023.
Citation K0915. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 27, 2023.
8 citations
Health inspection on July 6, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2021.
Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2021.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2021.
Citation F0692. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2021.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2021.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2021.
Citation F0836. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2021.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2021.
2 citations
Fire safety inspection on July 6, 2021
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0781. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2021.
Citation E0036. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2021.
3 citations
Fire safety inspection on September 12, 2019
CMS lists this as a standard inspection.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2019.
Citation K0353. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2019.
Citation K0712. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 25, 2019.
Questions
When was The Knolls last inspected?
CMS lists October 16, 2023 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does The Knolls have?
CMS lists 8 health citations since July 6, 2021. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has The Knolls been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of The Knolls?
Its CMS overall star rating is 5 of 5.
Is The Knolls a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.