Nursing HomeMedicaid Medicare 5-star

Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; public reviewers often praise warm, attentive, and loving nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

15 Spring Valley Road, Ossining, NY 10562|122 beds|Licensed & active

5/5

Medicare

Inspection

Quality

Staffing

Google rating

5.0/5

based on 53 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center has a strong overall Medicare rating. RN hours meet the EveryPlace reference benchmark, which is one useful staffing signal to discuss during a visit. Public reviewers frequently mention: warm, attentive, and loving nursing staff and immaculate, state-of-the-art facility. Review the component ratings and current source records before deciding.

Google Reviews

62 public Google reviews available

Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center receives consistently high praise for its state-of-the-art, immaculate facility and deeply compassionate staff. Families and visitors frequently highlight the warm, welcoming environment and the dedicated care provided to children with complex medical needs.

Quality Themes

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Strengths

Warm, attentive, and loving nursing staff
Immaculate, state-of-the-art facility
Family-inclusive care planning
Welcoming and safe environment

Rating Trends

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Distribution · 62 analyzed

How They Respond to Reviews

53%response rate

This facility responds to some reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

1Given the facility's 5-star staffing rating, how do you ensure that the high level of attentive care mentioned by families remains consistent across all shifts?
2I noticed you actively engage with feedback online; how do you incorporate family input into your personalized care planning process?
3Since the facility is known for being immaculate and state-of-the-art, what specific safety protocols or medical technologies are in place to handle urgent health changes?
4With such a welcoming environment, what kind of daily social or therapeutic activities are available that encourage residents to interact with one another?
5How does your team balance the high-quality clinical care required for rehabilitation with the warm, family-inclusive atmosphere you are known for?
6Could you walk me through how you keep family members updated on their loved one's progress, especially regarding the collaborative care planning process?

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Key Review Excerpts

“The CNA’s are especially outstanding in care for my child as if he were one of the family.”

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★☆

“The place is very very Beautiful and very very Sparkling Clean ,The place is just top of the notch.Very welcoming Staff, Ms Yasmin and Ms Laura very calm and very receptive.”

Visitor · 2023★★★★★

“Staff is warm and friendly and includes family in Care Planning in order to best meet the needs of my child.”

Long-term resident's family · 2025★★★★☆

Source: 62 Google reviews in the current analysis set

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare public data

RN Hours

5.54hrs

Registered nurses for medical care

Total Nursing

9.75hrs

All nurses + aides combined

Staff Turnover

36%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

RN Turnover

38%

Lower is better (< 30% = good)

This facility meets both EveryPlace staffing reference benchmarks. Higher staffing is generally associated with stronger day-to-day care.

Reference benchmarks (0.75 RN and 4.1 total nursing hours per resident/day) are comparison targets, not current federal minimum requirements.

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 14 measures

Medicare Rating

5/ 5

Better Than Avg

measures

Mixed Results

measures

Similar to Avg

measures

Long-Stay Residents

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.0%

Better than Avg

Here

0.0%

12.8%

19.4%

Westchester

22.3%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.5%

Better than Avg

Here

0.5%

19.0%

19.5%

Westchester

16.0%

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility1.4%

Better than Avg

Here

1.4%

15.4%

13.7%

Westchester

12.6%

Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)

↓ Lower is better

This Facility0.1%

Better than Avg

Here

0.1%

4.6%

6.5%

Westchester

5.3%

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better

This Facility96.9%

Better than Avg

Here

96.9%

93.5%

91.5%

Westchester

91.0%

Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication

↓ Lower is better

This Facility14.8%

Mixed vs Avgs

Here

14.8%

19.5%

13.3%

Westchester

14.1%

Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

Detailed Medicare record · up to 3-year lookback

18findings in history

Latest survey: 1 · well below NY avg (7.6)

3 complaint-triggered findings

Families have filed multiple complaints triggering serious deficiencies at this facility, with repeated issues around resident protection from abuse and neglect occurring in both 2023 and 2025, plus problems with timely reporting of suspected incidents. Additional concerns involved quality of care and treatment according to resident preferences. While the facility has provided correction dates for all deficiencies, the recurring pattern of abuse protection failures across multiple years raises significant safety concerns for potential residents.

Jun 4, 2025Routine11 findings

0353Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0521Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0908Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Environmental Deficiencies

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

0281Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0321Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0363Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0374Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Feb 27, 2025Complaint3 findings

0600Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

0609Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Oct 29, 2019Routine4 findings

0281Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0521Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Sunshine Children's Home and Rehab Center

Organization Type

for profit

Ownership & Management

Owners

Scheiner, Moshe

Owner

50%

Friedman, Aron

Owner

Key personnel

Mosiello, LindaManagerFriedman, AronAdp of the SnfMosiello, LindaAdp of the Snf

Source: Medicare provider data

Contact

Get in Touch

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(914) 333-7000

sunshinechildrenshome.org

15 Spring Valley Road

Ossining, NY 10562

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References & Resources

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Google Reviews

53 reviews from families & visitors

Official Website

Visit sunshinechildrenshome.org

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