CROTON-ON-HUDSON, NY — A 39-year-old employee at Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center has been arrested and charged with stealing narcotics from the facility's pharmacy, according to the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department. Asia J. Carey of Buchanan, New York, faces a felony charge of first-degree falsifying business records along with multiple misdemeanor counts of petit larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance.
The arrest, announced by police on Friday, March 20, 2026, came after a six-week investigation that began on February 5 when staff at the 192-bed nursing home on Albany Post Road reported that narcotics were missing from the pharmacy, according to the Daily Voice. Detectives from the Croton-on-Hudson Police Department worked alongside the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement to identify the suspect, as reported by the Daily Voice.
Investigators reviewed hours of surveillance video footage and conducted multiple staff interviews before identifying Carey as the alleged perpetrator, according to multiple local news reports. She was arrested on Monday, March 16, and issued an appearance ticket for arraignment in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Justice Court. The specific narcotics allegedly stolen and the total quantity have not been publicly disclosed by authorities.
Drug diversion in nursing homes — when controlled substances intended for patients are taken by staff — is a recognized concern across the long-term care industry. Federal regulations require nursing facilities to maintain strict controls over controlled substances, including detailed recordkeeping and secure storage protocols. The New York State Department of Health Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, which assisted in this investigation, is tasked with monitoring and enforcing compliance with narcotics laws at licensed health care facilities statewide.
CMS Inspection History
Federal inspection data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services paints a mixed picture of Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center. The facility holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a quality measures rating of 5 out of 5 — the highest possible score. However, its staffing rating sits at just 2 out of 5 stars, and its health inspection rating is 3 out of 5.
CMS records show 17 total deficiencies across 7 inspections on file. The most recent federal inspection, conducted on October 10, 2025, resulted in a citation at severity level G — indicating actual harm to a resident — for failing to ensure the facility was free from accident hazards and for not providing adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Earlier deficiency records reveal a range of compliance concerns. In November 2023, inspectors cited the facility for failing to provide appropriate care to maintain or improve a resident's range of motion and for food procurement and storage issues. A January 2021 inspection flagged the facility for failing to protect residents from abuse, including physical, mental, and sexual abuse. A December 2019 inspection cited violations related to residents' rights to dignified existence and self-determination.
While the current narcotics theft charges involve the criminal justice system rather than CMS regulatory action, the incident raises questions about internal controls at the facility. Narcotics diversion can directly affect patient care when residents do not receive prescribed pain medications, and the staffing challenges reflected in the facility's low staffing rating can make oversight of controlled substances more difficult.
Ownership & Operations
Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center operates as a for-profit partnership, according to CMS records. The facility is licensed for 192 beds and is located in the Village of Croton-on-Hudson in Westchester County. For-profit nursing homes have faced heightened scrutiny in recent years from federal regulators and researchers examining the relationship between ownership models and care quality. The Biden and subsequent administrations have pushed for greater transparency in nursing home ownership structures, including identifying private equity involvement.
Resources for Families
Families with loved ones at Sky View Rehabilitation & Health Care Center or any New York nursing home who have concerns about medication management, potential drug diversion, or quality of care have several avenues for reporting and assistance.
The New York State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of nursing home residents and can be reached at 1-855-582-6769. The ombudsman program investigates complaints, mediates disputes, and works to resolve concerns about resident care and rights.
The National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center can also provide guidance and can be reached at 1-800-677-1116 or online at [ltcombudsman.org](https://ltcombudsman.org).
Suspected drug diversion should also be reported directly to the facility's administration and, if necessary, to local law enforcement. Families can file complaints with the New York State Department of Health through its nursing home complaint hotline. Signs that a resident may be affected by drug diversion include unexplained pain, sudden changes in medication effectiveness, or reports from the resident that they are not receiving their prescribed medications.
UPDATE — March 25, 2026
**UPDATE (March 24, 2026):** The employee has been identified as Asia J. Carey, 39, of Buchanan, according to multiple local reports. Carey was arrested Monday, March 16, following an investigation that began February 5 when police received a report of narcotics missing from the facility's pharmacy on Albany Post Road, according to AOL and Mid-Hudson News. Croton-on-Hudson police detectives worked alongside the New York State Department of Health Bureau of Narcotic Enforcement, reviewing video footage and interviewing staff to identify Carey as the suspect. She faces one felony count of first-degree falsifying business records along with multiple misdemeanor counts of petit larceny and criminal possession of a controlled substance. Carey was issued an appearance ticket and scheduled for arraignment at the Village of Croton-on-Hudson Justice Court.