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The Grove at Valhalla: Neurology Follow-Up Failures - NY

Healthcare Facility
The Grove At Valhalla Rehab And Nursing Center
Valhalla, NY  ·  2/5 stars

Federal inspectors cited the facility under Tag F0744, which covers the requirement that residents receive adequate and appropriate care. The level of harm was classified as minimal harm or potential for actual harm, affecting a small number of residents.

The gap is specific: hospitalizations in August, an inspection in late November, and nothing in between from neurology. Whatever brought those residents to a hospital in the first place, no neurologist had seen them or followed up on their care in the roughly three months since.

The inspection report does not name the residents or describe their diagnoses. It does not say whether the facility was aware of the lapse, whether anyone flagged it, or whether the residents or their families had asked about the missing follow-up care. What the report says is that the consults and follow-ups did not happen.

Neurological conditions that require ongoing specialist oversight, including stroke, seizure disorders, and traumatic brain injury, can change over time. A patient discharged from a hospital with one set of deficits may present differently weeks later. Medication adjustments, therapy decisions, and care planning often depend on what a neurologist finds at follow-up. Without that follow-up, staff and physicians at the nursing home were working with whatever information the hospital had sent over in August.

The Grove at Valhalla Rehab and Nursing Center is located at 61 Grasslands Road in Valhalla, a hamlet in Westchester County. The inspection was a complaint survey, meaning someone, a resident, a family member, or a staff member, contacted regulators about conditions at the facility before inspectors arrived.

The report does not say how many residents were affected beyond describing the number as few. It does not describe what the facility said in response, or whether the missing consults were scheduled after the inspection.

For the residents involved, the months between August and November passed without the specialist attention their hospitalizations had apparently indicated they needed.

Full Inspection Report

The details above represent a summary of key findings. View the complete inspection report for The Grove At Valhalla Rehab and Nursing Center from 2025-11-20 including all violations, facility responses, and corrective action plans.

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Data source: This article is based on inspection data downloaded directly from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) via Medicare.gov. CMS releases inspection reports in bulk; we publish the findings as documented by state surveyors in the official Form CMS-2567 Statement of Deficiencies.

Plan of correction: The CMS report we receive does not include the facility's plan of correction. Facilities submit plans of correction separately to state survey agencies and those responses may not be reflected in CMS data at the time of publication. The absence of a plan of correction in our data does not mean one was not filed. Readers who want information about corrective steps taken are encouraged to contact the facility directly or their state survey agency.

Corrections may have occurred: Inspection reports reflect conditions observed on the date of the survey. Facilities may have implemented corrections, staffing changes, additional training, or other remediation since the report was issued. We report what CMS provides and encourage readers to seek current information from the facility.

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Last verified: August 28, 2026  ·  Our methodology

Quick Answer

The Grove At Valhalla Rehab And Nursing Center in Valhalla, NY was cited for violations during a health inspection on November 20, 2025.

Federal inspectors cited the facility under Tag F0744, which covers the requirement that residents receive adequate and appropriate care.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the full report below for specific details and facility response.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happened at The Grove At Valhalla Rehab And Nursing Center?
Federal inspectors cited the facility under Tag F0744, which covers the requirement that residents receive adequate and appropriate care.
How serious are these violations?
Violation severity varies from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns. Review the inspection report for specific deficiency codes and scope. All violations must be corrected within required timeframes and are subject to follow-up verification inspections.
What should families do?
Families should: (1) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (2) Request to see the follow-up inspection report verifying corrections, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspection reports, (4) Compare this facility's ratings with other nursing homes in Valhalla, NY, (5) Report any new concerns directly to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
The complete inspection report is available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request a copy directly from The Grove At Valhalla Rehab And Nursing Center or from the state Department of Health. The report includes specific deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines. This facility's federal provider number is 335809.
Has this facility had violations before?
To check The Grove At Valhalla Rehab And Nursing Center's history, visit Medicare.gov's Care Compare and review their inspection history, quality ratings, and staffing levels. Look for patterns of repeated violations, especially in critical areas like abuse prevention, medication management, infection control, and resident safety.