CMS PUBLIC RECORD · AUGUST 2026 RELEASERECORDS ARE ONE INPUT—NOT A PLACEMENT RECOMMENDATION
NURSING HOMELEDGERINSPECTIONS · OWNERSHIP · PENALTIES
CMS CCN 3355152026-08-01 PROCESSING DATE

NURSING HOME PUBLIC RECORD

Yonkers Gardens Center For Nursing And Rehab

115 South Broadway · Yonkers, NY 10701 · Westchester County

CMS OVERALL RATING★☆☆☆☆1/5CMS field—not our score or recommendation
Certified beds200CMS provider file
Recent citation rows90current CMS citation release
Penalty rows2current CMS penalties file
Read this record carefully.

The citation files cover the three most recent standard inspections plus qualifying complaint and infection-control inspections in the prior three years. A correction date is a CMS field; this site does not independently verify conditions. Absence from a file is not proof that no issue exists.

01 / INSPECTION LEDGER

Survey cycles in this release

CycleHealth dateHealth deficienciesFire dateFire deficiencies
Cycle 12026-02-12202026-02-1213
Cycle 22023-08-15172023-08-157
Cycle 32019-05-22162019-05-2217
02 / CITATION DETAIL

90 rows in the current release

2 rows carry G–L scope/severity codes; 2 carry J–L. 20 tag codes appear on more than one survey date. These counts describe citation rows, not residents or incidents.

2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0550Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0561Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0568Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0584Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0610Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0637Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0640Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0641Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0677Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0689Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0695Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0755Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30 · complaint
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0761Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

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.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0812Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0865Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30 · complaint
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0868Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Administration Deficiencies

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0880Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0921Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30
2026-02-12 · HEALTHF0925Severity E · pattern; potential for more than minimal harm

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-30 · complaint
2026-02-12 · FIREK0224Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-31
2026-02-12 · FIREK0271Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-31
2026-02-12 · FIREK0291Severity F · widespread; potential for more than minimal harm

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-31
2026-02-12 · FIREK0321Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-31
2026-02-12 · FIREK0351Severity D · isolated; potential for more than minimal harm

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Correction field: Deficient, Provider has date of correction · 2026-03-31
03 / ENFORCEMENT FILE

Penalties reported by CMS

Fine amounts and payment-denial days are shown exactly as aggregated from the current penalties file. They do not imply an unpaid balance.

DateTypeFine amountPayment-denial days
2025-05-28Fine$61,6360
2024-02-07Fine$37,2780
04 / OWNERSHIP DISCLOSURES

Who appears in the CMS file

  • FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLDIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    20% · since 12/24/2015
  • MELNICKE, MICHAELIndividual · 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
    68% · since 12/24/2015
  • SKUTZKA, ALEXANDERIndividual · W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 03/08/2018
  • FRIEDMAN, LEOPOLDIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/24/2015
  • MELNICKE, MICHAELIndividual · CORPORATE OFFICER
    NOT APPLICABLE · since 12/24/2015

Names and roles are self-reported CMS disclosure fields. Exact-name pages do not prove that similarly named people or organizations are the same entity.

05 / CMS STAFFING FIELDS

Reported hours and turnover

Staffing fields are provider-reported and case-mix context matters. CMS applies footnotes and exclusions not reproduced as a new score here.

Total nurse hours3.07per resident day
RN hours0.64per resident day
Weekend nurse hours2.71per resident day
Staff turnover33.1%CMS reported field
BEFORE A CARE DECISION

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