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Health Inspection

Tolstoy Foundation Rehabilitation And Nrsg Center

September 2, 2025 · Valley Cottage, NY · 100 Lake Road
Citations 14
CMS Rating 1/5
Beds 96
Provider ID 335311
Healthcare Facility
Tolstoy Foundation Rehabilitation And Nrsg Center
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Inspection Summary

TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY — inspection on September 2, 2025.

Found 14 citations. Severity: Standard violations.

Health inspections identify deficiencies that facilities must correct within required timeframes. Violations range from minor documentation issues to serious safety concerns and are subject to follow-up verification.

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Inspection Findings

FF0578
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Immediate Jeopardy

Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0578 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Scope/Severity Level L: widespread, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

This represents an immediate jeopardy situation, the most serious level of deficiency.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0582 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0585 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0628 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

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Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0678 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Scope/Severity Level L: widespread, immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

This represents an immediate jeopardy situation, the most serious level of deficiency.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0686 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0725 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0755 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

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Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0760 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0761 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0835 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0837 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

Scope/Severity Level F: widespread, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

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Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0880 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Scope/Severity Level D: isolated, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

Federal health inspectors cited TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY for a deficiency under regulatory tag F-F0919 during a standard health inspection conducted on 2025-09-02.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

The facility was found deficient in the following area: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Scope/Severity Level E: pattern, no actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm.

While no actual harm was documented, there was potential for more than minimal harm to residents.

This was one of 14 deficiencies cited during this inspection of TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER.

Correction Status: Deficient, Provider has date of correction.

The facility reported correction as of 2025-10-23.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an F-tag violation?
F-tags are federal deficiency codes used by CMS to categorize nursing home violations. Each F-tag corresponds to a specific federal regulation (42 CFR Part 483). For example, F607 relates to abuse prevention policies, F880 relates to infection control.
Were these violations corrected?
Facilities must submit plans of correction and implement changes within required timeframes. CMS conducts follow-up inspections to verify corrections. Check the inspection report for specific correction dates and follow-up verification status.
How often do nursing home inspections happen?
CMS conducts unannounced inspections of all Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes at least once per year. Additional inspections may occur based on complaints, facility-reported incidents, or follow-up to verify previous violations were corrected.
What should families do about these violations?
Families should: (1) Review the full inspection report for details, (2) Ask facility administration about specific corrective actions taken, (3) Check if this represents a pattern by reviewing prior inspections, (4) Compare with other facilities in VALLEY COTTAGE, NY, (5) Report new concerns to state authorities.
Where can I see the full inspection report?
Complete inspection reports are available on Medicare.gov's Care Compare website (www.medicare.gov/care-compare). You can also request copies directly from TOLSTOY FOUNDATION REHABILITATION AND NRSG CENTER or from the state Department of Health. Reports include deficiency codes, facility responses, and correction timelines.


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