The Sentinel of Rockland

Overview of The Sentinel of Rockland

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.

(845) 735-2000

200-bed community

A large-scale community that may provide a wide range of amenities, services, and structured programs.

Walk Score: 41 / 100

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.

Since 2020 · 6 years of data 0 enforcement actions 20 violations 5 inspections

Inspection Score

1 point 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 2020 vs. New York state average

Overall vs. NY average

Latest Inspection November 15, 2024 Complaint Investigation

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.	3	4	This facility has 25% fewer inspections with violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (3 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 25% better
Inspection violation rate Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one violation.	60%	44%	This facility has 16 percentage points higher inspection violation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (60% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 16% worse Rank #221 / 318 Inspection violation rate — State benchmarked This home is ranked 221st 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.	4	6	This facility has 33% fewer complaint visits than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 6).↓ 33% better Rank #163 / 318 Complaint visits — State benchmarked This home is ranked 163rd 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.	20	14.5	This facility has 38% more total violations than a typical New York assisted living residence (20 vs. NY avg 14.5).↑ 38% worse Rank #271 / 318 Total violations — State benchmarked This home is ranked 271st 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 2020.	3.3	2.4	This facility has 38% more violations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.3 vs. NY avg 2.4).↑ 38% worse
Violations per inspection Average violations per inspection.	4	1.6	This facility has 150% more violations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (4 vs. NY avg 1.6).↑ 150% worse Rank #305 / 318 Violations per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 305th 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 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 found 12 deficiencies involving resident protections, medication management, food service, records, environmental standards, and disaster planning.
The January 23, 2024 inspection found no deficiencies and required no plan of correction, showing a temporary improvement before the latest survey.
The facility had repeated deficiencies in resident services, food service, and disaster planning in January 2023 and November 2024, indicating ongoing compliance problems in these areas.

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Total Cases 2

Active Cases 0

Closed 2

Since 2021

Most Recent 2022

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What does this home offer?

Building Type: 3-story

Transportation Services

Fitness and Recreation

11.6 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Montebello's city center to The Sentinel of Rockland'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

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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.


The Sentinel of Rockland	AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.	Montebello (Village Of Suffern)	200 Facility 200 NY AVG 160 Rank #169 / 748	No	41 Facility 41 NY AVG 63 Rank #872 / 1173	The Sentinel Of Rockland, LLC	84 Facility 84 NY AVG 83 Rank #178 / 344	5	60% Facility 60% NY AVG 44.4% Rank #221 / 318	4 Facility 4 NY AVG 6 Rank #163 / 318	20 Facility 20 NY AVG 14.5 Rank #271 / 318	4.0 Facility 4.0 NY AVG 1.6 Rank #305 / 318
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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.

Are there photos of The Sentinel of Rockland?

Yes — there are 4 photos of The Sentinel of Rockland in the photo gallery on this page.

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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