The Sentinel of Rockland
Assisted Living · Rockland County, NY
The Sentinel of Rockland
Assisted Living · Rockland County, NY
The Sentinel of Rockland is an assisted living community in Montebello, NY, that offers assistance with daily living activities. With its home-like setting, the community ensures older adults are treated like family. Residents are also guaranteed a maintenance-free living, as three home-cooked meals, daily housekeeping, and transportation services are also provided. The community also strives to understand residents’ unique needs and preferences to create personalized care plans.
Entertainment options, social gatherings, and light exercises ensure residents can explore new hobbies and have fun. Sun decks, a movie theater, and walking paths are among the top-notch amenities available for residents’ leisure and wellness. Ideally located near I-287 and the Village Hall of Montebello, the community guarantees accessibility and convenience. This assisted living community is a great choice for senior living in New York, especially with its dedication to helping older adults thrive in their later years.
Types of Care at The Sentinel of Rockland
Assisted Living
200-bed community Rank #171 / 751Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 171st out of 751 homes in New York. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other New York SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.
Walk Score: 41 / 100 Rank #867 / 1168Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 867th out of 1168 homes in New York. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across New York SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
CountyRockland
The Sentinel of Rockland is legally operated by The Sentinel of Rockland, LLC.
Inspection History
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Since 2020 · 6 years of data
0 enforcement actions
20 violations
5 inspections
Inspection Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. See the assisted living residences benchmark below for the typical New York score; higher is better.
Near the New York average for assisted living residences.
New York assisted living residences benchmark: C+ 77/100
Inspection score: 78 out of 100. Letter grade C+. Near the New York average for assisted living residences.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2020 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
5 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total violations (54% above)
• Violations per year (50% above)
• Violations per inspection (186% above)
• Inspection violation rate (18% above)
• Violations per inspection (54% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total inspections (44% below)
• Inspections with violations (40% below)
• Complaint visits (33% below)
• Total violations (54% above)
• Violations per year (50% above)
• Violations per inspection (186% above)
• Inspection violation rate (18% above)
• Violations per inspection (54% above) 3 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total inspections (44% below)
• Inspections with violations (40% below)
• Complaint visits (33% below)
Latest Inspection
November 15, 2024
Complaint Investigation
Inspections
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 9 | This facility has 44% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 44% better |
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Inspections with violations
Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 5).↓ 40% better |
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Inspection violation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.
| 60% | 51% | This facility has 9 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (60% vs. NY avg 51%).↑ 9% worse |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations recorded per inspection.
| 4 | 2.6 | This facility has 54% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 54% worse |
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Complaint visits
On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.
| 4 | 6 | This facility has 33% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 33% better |
Violations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total violations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 20 | 13 | This facility has 54% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (20 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 54% worse |
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Violations per year
Average violations per year since 2020.
| 3.3 | 2.2 | This facility has 50% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.3 vs. NY avg 2.2).↑ 50% worse |
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Violations per inspection
Average violations per inspection.
| 4 | 1.4 | This facility has 186% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 186% worse |
Violation breakdown
Per-category split of the 20 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
Per-category split of the 20 violations recorded across all inspections. Counts are compared against the New York state average for each category. A green dot means this facility is below the state average for that category; an amber dot means it is above.
4
Disaster and Emergency
NY avg: 0.5
4
Environmental Standards
NY avg: 1.7
4
Food and Service
NY avg: 1.1
1
Personnel
NY avg: 0.7
2
Records and Reports
NY avg: 2.0
1
Resident Protections
NY avg: 0.4
4
Resident Services
NY avg: 2.9
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on November 15, 2024, identified deficiencies related to resident protections, medication management, food service, records, environmental standards, and disaster planning. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues, including resident services, food service, personnel, and disaster planning, with some reports noting fewer or no deficiencies. Complaint investigations were not listed in the available reports, and no fines or enforcement actions were mentioned. Prior reports noted that plans of correction were approved or under review for the cited deficiencies. The inspection history indicates recurring areas of concern without a clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsLawsuit overview for The Sentinel of Rockland
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
2
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
2
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
2
2 Disposed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
2
2 Disposed
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2021
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2021
Most Recent
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2022
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2022What does this home offer?
Building Type: 3-story
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Sentinel of Rockland
What neighborhood is The Sentinel of Rockland in?
The Sentinel of Rockland is in the Village of Suffern neighborhood of Montebello.
Is The Sentinel of Rockland in a walkable area?
The Sentinel of Rockland has a walk score of 41. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
How many beds does The Sentinel of Rockland have?
The Sentinel of Rockland has 200 beds.
What is the phone number of The Sentinel of Rockland?
(845) 735-2000 will put you in contact with the team at The Sentinel of Rockland.
What county is The Sentinel of Rockland located in?
The Sentinel of Rockland is in Rockland County.
Is The Sentinel of Rockland Medicare or Medicaid certified?
The Sentinel of Rockland is not currently listed as a CMS-certified provider of Medicare or Medicaid.
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