The Knolls
55 Grasslands Road, Valhalla, NY 10595
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How The Knolls Compares
The Knolls is a 20-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Valhalla, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is health inspections, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (14.7%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 20 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 96% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Valhalla, 2 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 4.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 24.0% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (75% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 14.7% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (377% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.7% — better than the New York average of 6.5% (58% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 15.1% — better than the New York average of 20.5% (27% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask The Knolls
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing The Knolls with other nursing homes in Valhalla.
What keeps The Knolls's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 5 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is The Knolls doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 24.0% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is The Knolls doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 14.7% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does The Knolls maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 96% occupancy across 20 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at The Knolls?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains The Knolls's rating advantage in Valhalla?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 4.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Valhalla
Valhalla sits in Westchester County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is higher than the state average, reflecting a higher cost of living.
- Residents 65+
- 165,858 (17.1%)
- Median age
- 41.1 years
- Median household income
- $99,489
- Median home value
- $544,100
Demographics for Westchester County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Valhalla.
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