The Knolls, A Bethel Community

Nursing Home, Independent Living & Assisted Living · White Plains, NY

CMS overall rating

The Knolls, A Bethel Community

Nursing Home, Independent Living & Assisted Living · White Plains, NY

CMS overall rating

55 Grasslands Rd, Valhalla, NY 10595 View map

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The Knolls, A Bethel Community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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The Knolls, A Bethel Community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of The Knolls, a Bethel Community

The Knolls, a Bethel Community, is a not-for-profit continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in Valhalla, NY, that offers independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing. With its small-town setting, the community has a warm and welcoming atmosphere that aims to keep older adults comfortable and safe. 24-hour assistance, scheduled transportation, and multiple dining options are also provided to enrich residents’ living experiences. The community also doubles its efforts to understand residents’ needs and habits to provide the best possible care.

Gardening, social events, and various games encourage residents to live actively and make friends. An indoor, heated swimming pool, a beauty salon, and a creative arts studio are also available to uplift residents’ moods and maintain their holistic wellness. The community’s 30 scenic acres are set near public transportation and other local amenities in Valhalla. As a highly regarded option for senior living in New York, this CCRC strives to help older adults age gracefully in place.

(914) 461-4500

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to New York state averages

Total nursing care / resident

5h 30m per day

This facility New York avg (3h 29m per day)

vs New York avg

+58%

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Weekend RN is +202% above state avg

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	1h 42m per day	▲ 144% State avg: 42m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	0m per day	▼ 100% State avg: 46m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	3h 57m per day	▲ 81% State avg: 2h 11m per day · National avg: 2h 21m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	5h 9m per day	▲ 62% State avg: 3h 10m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	18m per day	▲ 155% State avg: 7m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	1h 24m per day	▲ 202% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 29m per day

Capacity and availability

89 days

20-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

Walk Score: 12 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

90%

Similar to the New York average: 88.3%

Occupied beds

18 / 20

Average occupied beds in New York homes 166 beds

Facility TypeEnriched Housing Program

CountyWestchester

Certifications5-star rating for Skilled Nursing & Rehabilitation

The Knolls, A Bethel Community is legally operated by The Bethel Methodist Home.

Secured Perimeter

Emergency SystemsYes

Rehabilitation Services

Short-Term Rehab

Home Care

Minimum Age55+

HousekeepingYes

Linen ServiceYes

Utilities IncludedYes

Fitness Center

Swimming Pool

Library

Salon

Barber

Spa

Dining Room

Restaurant

Bistro

Garden

Patio

Transportation

Concierge

24-Hour Security

Housekeeping

Linen Service

Guest Suites

Wellness Center

Wellness ProgramThe community offers wellness-oriented senior living with guaranteed on-site healthcare.

Specific ProgramsMain Number:914-461-4500

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Since 2019 · 7 years of data 0 enforcement actions 4 violations 5 inspections

Inspection Score

11 points above the New York average for assisted living residences (83/100)

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 2019 vs. New York state average

Overall vs. NY average

Latest Inspection January 3, 2025

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
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
Inspections with violations Inspections that uncovered at least one regulatory violation.	4	4	This facility has inspections with violations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	80%	44%	This facility has 36 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (80% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 36% worse Rank #266 / 318 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 266th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's % of inspections with violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Complaint visits On-site visits triggered by formal complaints filed by residents, families, or staff.	1	6	This facility has 83% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (1 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 83% better Rank #56 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 56th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Violations Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	NY Average	vs. NY Avg
Total violations Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	4	14.5	This facility has 72% fewer total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 14.5).↓ 72% better Rank #170 / 318 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 170th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.
Violations per year Average violations per year since 2019.	0.6	2.1	This facility has 71% fewer violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.6 vs. NY avg 2.1).↓ 71% better
Violations per inspection Average violations per inspection.	0.8	1.6	This facility has 50% fewer violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.8 vs. NY avg 1.6).↓ 50% better Rank #179 / 318 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 179th out of 318 homes in New York. Shows this facility's violations per inspection compared to the New York average among 318 comparable communities in the ranking pool.

Violation breakdown

4 Records and Reports NY avg: 2.0

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

January 3, 2025 inspection found one records and reports violation with a plan of correction under review and no other deficiencies.
Four inspections in July 2024 each cited one records and reports violation, all with plans of correction under review and no complaints substantiated.
July 6, 2021 annual inspection found eight deficiencies including medication monitoring failures, food storage issues, missing carbon monoxide detectors, and lack of Legionella risk assessment.

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Inspections since 2021

Total health inspections 1

New York average 3.6

Last Health inspection on Jul 2021

Total health citations

New York average 18.5

Citations per inspection

New York average 5.05

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

All 8 citations resulted from standard inspections.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Critical health citations

100% better than New York average

New York average: 0.2

Serious health citations

100% better than New York average

New York average: 0.2

0 critical citations New York average: 0.2

0 serious citations New York average: 0.2

8 moderate citations New York average: 17.4

0 minor citations New York average: 0.7

Citations history (last 5 years)

Administration moderate citation Jul 06, 2021

Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Jul 06, 2021

Corrected

Nutrition moderate citation Jul 06, 2021

Corrected

Pharmacy moderate citation Jul 06, 2021

Corrected

Top deficiency categories

Quality of Life & Care 2 deficiencies (25%)

Pharmacy Services 2 deficiencies (25%)

Infection Control 1 deficiency (13%)

Administration 1 deficiency (13%)

Total staff 81

Employees 44

Contractors 37

Staff to resident ratio 4.05 : 1

2212% more staff per resident than New York average

Avg staff/day 17

Average shift 7.5 hours

0% compared with New York average

Total staff hours (quarter) 11,664

Nursing staff breakdown

7.5 hours

—

8.2 hours

Contractor staffing

1,348 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 30 Registered Nurse: 3 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Occupational Therapist: 1

Staff by category


Certified Nursing Assistant	20	30	50	6,596	92	100%	8.2
Registered Nurse	15	3	18	2,421	92	100%	7.5
Respiratory Therapy Technician	1	0	1	498	76	83%	6.6
Mental Health Service Worker	1	0	1	441	58	63%	7.6
Nurse Practitioner	1	0	1	434	58	63%	7.5
Administrator	1	0	1	428	57	62%	7.5
Physical Therapy Assistant	2	0	2	425	50	54%	7.9
Other Dietary Services Staff	1	0	1	178	41	45%	4.3
Occupational Therapy Aide	0	1	1	130	20	22%	6.5
Occupational Therapist	1	1	2	41	5	5%	8.3
Medical Director	0	1	1	39	13	14%	3
Occupational Therapy Assistant	0	1	1	18	3	3%	6
Qualified Social Worker	1	0	1	17	6	7%	2.8

50 Certified Nursing Assistant

% of Days 100%

18 Registered Nurse

% of Days 100%

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

% of Days 83%

1 Mental Health Service Worker

% of Days 63%

1 Nurse Practitioner

% of Days 63%

1 Administrator

% of Days 62%

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

% of Days 54%

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

% of Days 45%

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

% of Days 22%

2 Occupational Therapist

% of Days 5%

1 Medical Director

% of Days 14%

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

% of Days 3%

1 Qualified Social Worker

% of Days 7%

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No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

High-risk clinical events score 6.7

32% better than New York average

New York average: 9.8

Functional decline score 20.2

12% worse than New York average

New York average: 18.1

Long-stay resident measures

Below average New York avg: 4.0

Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased 16.7%

In line with New York average

New York average: 16.4%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence 23.8%

11% worse than New York average

New York average: 21.4%

Falls with Major Injury 6.7%

124% worse than New York average

New York average: 3.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers 0.0%

100% better than New York average

New York average: 7.2%

Urinary Tract Infection 0.0%

100% better than New York average

New York average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight 3.5%

43% better than New York average

New York average: 6.1%

Depressive Symptoms 6.9%

62% better than New York average

New York average: 18.1%

Antipsychotic Use 30.0%

138% worse than New York average

New York average: 12.6%

Pneumococcal Vaccine 83.3%

9% worse than New York average

New York average: 91.4%

Short-stay resident measures

Significantly above average New York avg: 3.5

Pneumococcal Vaccine 37.1%

52% worse than New York average

New York average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase 1.3%

In line with New York average

New York average: 1.3%

Influenza Vaccine 66.7%

15% worse than New York average

New York average: 78.8%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 15.1%

27% better than New York average

New York average: 20.6%

Emergency department visits 12.3%

27% worse than New York average

New York average: 9.7%

Falls with major injury 3.2%

319% worse than New York average

New York average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 82.1%

53% better than New York average

New York average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 62.7%

24% better than New York average

New York average: 50.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

72% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

14% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 11 - 12 months

Medicaid

14% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 months

Total residents 20

Medicare

100% of residents

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Nurse Aide Training

State-approved Nurse Aide Training and Competency Evaluation Program on-site

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Financial Trends

Historical financial and operational data for The Knolls, A Bethel Community based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.

Occupancy Rate 80.1% ↑ 9.1pp vs 2022

Net Income -$2.0M ↓ ~$655.1K vs 2022

Total Payroll $3.9M ↑ ~$232.4K vs 2022

Profit Margin -15.9% ↓ 5.0pp vs 2022

Financial Performance

Gross Revenue Operating Expenses Net Income

Salaries Contract Labor Wage Costs

Medicare Medicaid Private Pay/Other

Metric	2011	2012	2013	2014	2015	2017	2018	2019	2020	2021	2022	2023
Occupancy %	85.2%	95.8%	92.2%	83.4%	68.4%	63.3%	56.8%	54.7%	58.6%	57.8%	71.1%	80.1%
Beds	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20	20
Net Income	-$2,110,570	-$1,860,756	-$1,356,783	-$1,179,187	-$2,991,185	-$4,138,672	-$3,558,235	-$2,373,283	-$714,618	-$4,422,499	-$1,307,257	-$1,962,383
Gross Revenue	$8,408,118	$7,980,693	$8,046,740	$9,124,674	$9,112,645	$8,367,579	$8,915,958	$10,402,598	$9,277,826	$9,959,326	$12,016,441	$12,326,802
Operating Expenses	$10,518,687	$10,088,435	$9,560,050	$10,305,469	$12,105,372	$17,955,493	$14,134,379	$14,839,013	$13,431,428	$13,807,638	$15,193,418	$15,980,893
Net Patient Revenue	$8,408,117	$7,980,693	$8,046,740	$9,124,674	$9,112,645	$8,367,579	$8,915,958	$10,129,911	$9,109,522	$9,635,927	$11,715,043	$12,002,176
Total Payroll	$2,460,254	$2,118,017	$2,023,690	$2,056,768	$2,000,473	$6,918,414	$3,833,017	$3,656,971	$3,281,927	$3,654,492	$3,646,722	$3,879,131
Profit Margin %	-25.1%	-23.3%	-16.9%	-12.9%	-32.8%	-49.5%	-39.9%	-22.8%	-7.7%	-44.4%	-10.9%	-15.9%
Medicare %	11.0%	4.7%	7.2%	12.8%	8.4%	21.6%	33.9%	40.2%	33.0%	41.6%	34.4%	35.4%
Medicaid %	0.0%	4.8%	11.6%	5.5%	5.3%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	0.0%	7.3%	7.0%	9.5%
Private %	89.0%	90.5%	81.2%	81.8%	86.4%	78.4%	66.1%	59.8%	67.0%	51.2%	58.6%	55.1%
Revenue/Day	$1,352	$1,138	$1,195	$1,499	$1,826	$1,810	$2,152	$2,538	$2,125	$2,283	$2,259	$2,052
Cost/Day	$1,691	$1,439	$1,420	$1,692	$2,426	$3,883	$3,411	$3,718	$3,133	$3,272	$2,929	$2,733
Avg Length of Stay	159.5 days	304.9 days	192.3 days	184.5 days	166.3 days	88.9 days	75.4 days	72.6 days	85.7 days	65.9 days	86.5 days	88.6 days

Finances and operations

Home revenue

$14.3M

Operating deficit

-$2.0M

Governmental community Operated by a subsidized facility district.

Home revenue

$14.3M

Operating deficit

-$2.0M

Payroll costs

$3.9M

27% of revenue

Other operating costs

$12.4M

Total costs $16.3M

What does this home offer?

Housing Options: 1 Bed

Building Type: 2-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly short-term rehab stays

Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Knolls, A Bethel Community

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Knollwood 3D Floor Plan

Winthrop 3D Floor Plan

3.2 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Valhalla's city center to The Knolls, A Bethel Community's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Community First Choice Option

NY Medicaid CFCO

Age 65+ or disabled

General New York resident, Medicaid- eligible, care need (not necessarily nursing home level).

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $30,182 individual, higher due to NY Medicaid expansion

Higher asset limit; urban density increases demand.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (240 hours/year) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.) Assistive technology ($500 avg.)

Expanded In-Home Services for the Elderly Program (EISEP)

NY EISEP

Age 60+

General New York resident, at risk of decline but not nursing home level.

Income Limits ~$2,500/month individual, varies

Asset Limits $15,000 individual

Cost-sharing required above certain income; urban/rural balance.

Benefits

In-home care (3-5 hours/week) Respite (up to 10 days/year) Case management Transportation (~5 trips/month)

Senior Citizen Rent Increase Exemption (SCRIE)

NY SCRIE

Age 62+

General NYC resident, live in rent-controlled/stabilized apartment, spend >1/3 of income on rent.

Income Limits (2025) $50,000/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, but income-focused eligibility.

Limited to NYC’s rent-regulated units; high demand in urban areas.

Benefits

Rent freeze (e.g., covers increases of $50-$200+/month); tax credit for landlord

Senior Citizen Homeowners’ Exemption (SCHE)

NY SCHE

Age 65+

General NYC resident, own and live in a 1-3 family home, co-op, or condo.

Income Limits (2025) $58,399/year household

Asset Limits No strict asset cap, income-driven eligibility.

Applies only in NYC; excludes large apartment buildings.

Benefits

Property tax reduction (5-50%, e.g., $500-$5,000/year based on income and property value)

New York Foundation for Senior Citizens (NYFSC) Home Sharing Program

NYFSC Home Sharing

Age One participant must be 60+ (host or guest)

General NYC resident, able to share living space.

Income Limits No strict limit, but targets those needing cost relief.

Asset Limits Not applicable; focus on housing need.

Primarily NYC-focused; limited slots due to demand.

Benefits

Shared housing (reduces rent/living costs by 30-50%, e.g., $500-$1,000/month savings); optional light assistance between housemates

What neighborhood is The Knolls, A Bethel Community in?

The Knolls, A Bethel Community is in the Valhalla neighborhood of Valhalla.

Who is the owner of The Knolls, A Bethel Community?

The legal owner and operator of The Knolls, A Bethel Community is The Bethel Methodist Home.

Is The Knolls, A Bethel Community in a walkable area?

The Knolls, A Bethel Community has a walk score of 12. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

What is the occupancy rate at The Knolls, A Bethel Community?

The Knolls, A Bethel Community's occupancy is 90%.

Does The Knolls, A Bethel Community have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Knolls, A Bethel Community on this page.

How many beds does The Knolls, A Bethel Community have?

The Knolls, A Bethel Community has 20 beds.

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Overview of The Knolls, a Bethel Community

Quality ratings

Staffing hours breakdown

Capacity and availability

About this community

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Ownership & Operating Entity

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Inspection History

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.

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

Violations Violations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

Inspection Reports Summary An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2021

Breakdown of citation severity (last 5 years)

Citations history (last 5 years)

Staffing Data

Nursing staff breakdown

Registered Nurse

Licensed Practical Nurse

Certified Nursing Assistant

Contractor staffing

Staff by category

50 Certified Nursing Assistant

18 Registered Nurse

1 Respiratory Therapy Technician

1 Mental Health Service Worker

1 Nurse Practitioner

1 Administrator

2 Physical Therapy Assistant

1 Other Dietary Services Staff

1 Occupational Therapy Aide

2 Occupational Therapist

1 Medical Director

1 Occupational Therapy Assistant

1 Qualified Social Worker

Penalties and fines

Quality of care over time

Long-stay resident measures

Short-stay resident measures

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

Private pay

Medicaid

Facility Characteristics

Programs & Services

Residents Group

Nurse Aide Training

CCRC

Active Resident Council

Financial Trends

Financial Performance

Payroll & Labor Costs

Payer Mix (percentage)

Finances and operations

What does this home offer?