Tolstoy Foundation Rehabilitation And Nrsg Center
Valley Cottage, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335311) · 96 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 1
Federal fines: 1 totaling $126,926
Phone: (845) 268-6813 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Tolstoy Foundation Rehabilitation And Nrsg Center has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS has not reported total nurse hours or RN hours per resident per day for Tolstoy Foundation Rehabilitation And Nrsg Center. Its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5, and nursing staff turnover is 35.5%.
Yes, Tolstoy Foundation Rehabilitation And Nrsg Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $126,926.00, with no payment denials. CMS has also flagged this facility as an SFF Candidate under its Special Focus program, indicating a history of persistent poor performance.
About this facility
Tolstoy Foundation Rehabilitation And Nrsg Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Valley Cottage, Rockland County, New York, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1970. The facility is certified for 96 beds, with an average of 57.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 1 star, its quality measure rating is 3 stars, and its staffing rating is 1 star.
CMS reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.5%. Total nurse hours per resident per day and RN hours per resident per day are not reported in the available data.
On penalties: CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $126,926.00 against this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
CMS has designated this facility as an 'SFF Candidate' under its Special Focus Facility program, meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and is being watched more closely, though it has not yet been placed into the full Special Focus Facility program itself; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data, and there is no record of an ownership change in the past 12 months.
Source: CMS Care Compare (data as provided).
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS has not reported total nurse or RN hours per resident per day for this facility; its staffing star rating is 1 out of 5 and nursing turnover is 35.5%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $126,926.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
There is no abuse icon indicated in the data, but CMS has designated it an 'SFF Candidate,' meaning it has a history of persistent poor quality and increased oversight.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 96 beds and has an average of 57.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 5, 1970.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 1, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 8452686813 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8452686813 to arrange a visit and verify conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335311?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.