ElderGrade
D

50.6/100

Below average

Schaffer Extended Care Center

16 Guion Place, New Rochelle, NY 10802

CMS 1/5 stars #38 of 42 in Westchester County (914) 637-1200
Certified beds
150
Occupancy
94%
Ownership
Non-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • $10,512 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

  • Nursing staff turnover of 98%

    High turnover means residents rarely see the same caregiver twice. The national average is about 50%.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

25.6/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -0.4 for 18 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

15/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.38 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.67 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 13% against weekdays

Staff stability

0/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 98% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

2/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 1 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

8/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • $10,512 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.05 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.67 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 2.67 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 97.80%
National average 45.80% Below average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 25 citations

Last standard health inspection: May 6, 2025 (1 year ago).

G May 6, 2025 F0686

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Actual harm to a resident

F May 6, 2025 F0730

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F May 6, 2025 F0812

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

F May 6, 2025 F0880

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 6, 2025 F0656 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E May 6, 2025 F0919 From a complaint

Environmental Deficiencies

Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 6, 2025 F0558

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D May 6, 2025 F0637

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
BLYE, COLLEEN Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
KOHN, RANDI Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
OZUAH, PHILLIP Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
PANCZNER, CHRISTOPHER Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
ABRAMSON, JAY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BLATTMAN, BARRY Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BRAUN, JOEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BRESLOW, ELLEN Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
BUTLER, JAMES Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CERIALE, MELISSA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
CHIRICO, EMANUEL Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR
DOCTOROFF, ALISA Individual CORPORATE DIRECTOR

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Common questions about Schaffer Extended Care Center

What is the ElderGrade for Schaffer Extended Care Center? +

Schaffer Extended Care Center holds an ElderGrade of D (50.6 out of 100), which we describe as "below average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Schaffer Extended Care Center? +

Residents receive an average of 3.05 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Schaffer Extended Care Center been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 25 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Schaffer Extended Care Center accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Schaffer Extended Care Center is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.