The Knolls
Valhalla, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335844) · 20 certified beds
Health inspection: 5 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (914) 989-7800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Knolls in Valhalls, NY holds a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars, with a 5-star health inspection rating and a 5-star staffing rating.
The Knolls reports total nurse staffing of 4.70 hours per resident per day, including 1.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 24.0% and a 5-star CMS staffing rating.
The Knolls has no federal fines on record and zero payment denials reported by CMS, and there is no abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the available data.
About this facility
The Knolls is a small, non-profit nursing home in Valhalla, New York, certified for 20 beds with an average daily census of 19.2 residents. It is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally approved since April 15, 2003.
According to CMS Care Compare, The Knolls holds an overall rating of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars. This overall score is built from a 5-star health inspection rating, a 4-star quality measure (QM) rating, and a 5-star staffing rating.
Nurse staffing levels reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 4.70 hours per resident per day, including 1.78 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 24.0%.
On the penalty record, CMS reports zero fines (no federal fines on record) and zero payment denials for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged and no Special Focus Facility designation associated with this listing in the supplied data. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the present operator.
No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility. This profile is drawn from CMS Care Compare data; families should confirm current details, including any updates since this data was compiled, directly with the facility or via the Medicare Care Compare website.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The Knolls has a CMS overall rating of 5 stars, above the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The Knolls is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 4.70 hours per resident per day, including 1.78 RN hours per resident per day, with a 24.0% nursing staff turnover rate and a 5-star staffing rating.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS reports zero fines and zero payment denials for The Knolls.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the CMS data provided for The Knolls.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The Knolls is certified for 20 beds and has an average daily census of 19.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
The Knolls is operated as a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The Knolls has been certified since April 15, 2003.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures (QM); The Knolls scores 5, 5, 5, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at 9149897800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided doesn't cover tour details; contact the facility at 9149897800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review The Knolls' current CMS record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335844?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.