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The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Below-average Medicare ratings — review the inspection history and ask the administrator about recent corrections before visiting.

2000 East Main Street, Peekskill, NY 10566100 bedsLicensed & Active
2/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 159 Google reviews

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2/ 10
low Risk

Quality Concerns Identified

Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.

  • Low staffing rating (2/5 stars)
  • Above-median deficiencies (9 vs median 6.0)

Above average in NY · Below recommended RN staffing · $139,425 in fines

Source: Medicare data

What this means for your family

This facility offers high-quality rehabilitation therapy and engaging community events that many families appreciate. However, because multiple reviewers have reported serious concerns regarding neglect and medication management, it is critical that you or a family advocate visit daily to monitor care. If you choose this facility, ensure you have a clear, written understanding of billing and insurance coverage to avoid the disputes noted by other families.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

159 reviews on Google
The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center receives high praise for its attentive nursing staff, effective physical therapy programs, and vibrant community events. However, a significant number of families report serious concerns regarding neglect, medication errors, and poor communication, particularly when family members are not present to advocate for their loved ones. Prospective families should weigh the facility's strong rehabilitation outcomes against these recurring reports of inconsistent care and administrative issues.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff6.0Clean8.0Activities9.0Meds2.0MemoryN/AComms4.0Value3.0

Strengths

  • Highly effective physical and occupational therapy
  • Warm, attentive nursing and CNA staff
  • Clean, well-maintained, and decorated facility
  • Engaging community events and activities

Concerns

  • Neglect and lack of basic care (hygiene, hydration, feeding) (mentioned by 9 reviewers)
  • Medication errors and mismanagement (mentioned by 4 reviewers)
  • Billing and insurance communication issues (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Understaffing leading to slow response times (mentioned by 3 reviewers)

Rating Trends

Tap a year to see what changed

234'12(1)'18(3)'21(5)'23(22)'25(43)'26(21)

Distribution · 147 analyzed

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4
17
3
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2
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11 reviews posted between Mar 26, 2026Mar 26, 2026 · 9 were 5-star

How They Respond to Reviews

97%response rate

This facility actively engages with reviewer feedback.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed that your team is very active in responding to online feedback; how do you use that family input to improve daily care and communication?
  • 2Given the recent focus on staffing levels in your quality reports, what specific steps are you taking to ensure that residents receive consistent support with daily hygiene and hydration?
  • 3I’ve read great things about your physical and occupational therapy programs; how do those teams coordinate with the nursing staff to ensure a resident's progress is maintained throughout the day?
  • 4What is your facility's protocol for ensuring accuracy in medication management, especially during shift changes?
  • 5Could you walk me through how your staff handles urgent medical needs or changes in a resident's condition outside of regular business hours?
  • 6I’m impressed by the variety of community events mentioned by families; how do you encourage residents with different mobility levels to participate in these activities?

Personalized based on this facility's data


Key Review Excerpts

The staff is impeccable and on top of everything. I feel very comfortable having me mom there

Short-term rehab family member · 2024★★★★★

My loved one was completely neglected. After trying to discuss issues with the staff, we felt completely dismissed. Things did not change after we talked to them about our concerns — in fact, things got worse.

Long-term resident's family · 2024☆☆☆☆

The PT and OT therapists encouraged progress with a variety of interesting activities. Outdoor painting classes and BBQ luncheons on the shaded patio were such fun!

Rehab patient · 2024★★★★★
Source: 159 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.48hrs
64%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
3.15hrs
77%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
40%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
44%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
5/ 5
Better Than Avg

9

measures

Worse Than Avg

5

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
😔

Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility30.6%
Worse than Avg
Here
30.6%
US
12.1%
NY
18.9%
Westchester
19.8%

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

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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility23.1%
Worse than Avg
Here
23.1%
US
15.3%
NY
13.8%
Westchester
12.6%
💉

Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.0%
Better than Avg
Here
99.0%
US
93.4%
NY
91.3%
Westchester
90.8%
💊

Residents on antipsychotic medication

↓ Lower is better
This Facility7.9%
Better than Avg
Here
7.9%
US
15.5%
NY
13.8%
Westchester
12.5%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility19.7%
Worse than Avg
Here
19.7%
US
14.4%
NY
14.8%
Westchester
14.5%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility15.2%
Better than Avg
Here
15.2%
US
19.4%
NY
20.2%
Westchester
16.6%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility59.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
59.2%
US
79.8%
NY
78.8%
Westchester
79.2%
💉

Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility80.3%
Mixed vs Avgs
Here
80.3%
US
81.8%
NY
77.0%
Westchester
74.3%
💊

Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
NY
1.2%
Westchester
1.1%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

9deficiencies
1penalties
Above state avg (7.6)
4 complaint-triggered
$139,425 in fines

This facility has a concerning pattern of family complaints triggering inspections related to safety hazards, failure to report incidents, and medication management issues. Recurring problems across multiple years include fire safety violations, medication management deficiencies, and infection control lapses. While all deficiencies show correction dates, the persistent recurrence of similar issues—particularly fire safety problems appearing in every survey from 2019-2024—suggests ongoing challenges with maintaining compliance and resident safety standards.

Nov 8, 2024Routine
22
0730Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

0225Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0321Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

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

0345Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0363Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

0541Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

0712Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0914Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0920Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0584Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

0645Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

0658Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0757Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0281Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0311Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0353Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

Nov 8, 2024Complaint
1
0755Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Aug 28, 2024Complaint
2
0689Actual harm · PatternCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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.

Apr 22, 2024Complaint
1
0580Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Dec 22, 2021Routine
20
0812Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

0880Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0291Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

0353Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

0541Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Services Deficiencies

Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.

0761Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

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

0914Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

0918Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0550Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

0656Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

0760Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

0761Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

0222Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0224Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Provide sliding doors free of hazards, operable without special knowledge or effort, and meet weight requirements to set door in motion.

0281Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0362Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.

0372Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

0712Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Jan 18, 2019Routine
16
0222Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

0225Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

0623Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

0657Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

0684Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

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

0686Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

0692Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

0880Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Infection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

0281Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Egress Deficiencies

Install proper backup exit lighting.

0351Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

0355Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

0918Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

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

0921Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

0009Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

0041Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Implement emergency and standby power systems.

0584Minimal · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

Federal Penalties

Fine

Aug 28, 2024

$139,425

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

The Emerald Peek Rehabilitation and Nursing Center

Organization Type

for profit

Chain Affiliation

Chain Name

Carerite Centers

Chain Size

34 facilities nationwide

Chain avg rating: 3.4/5 · Rank 22 of 34

Ownership & Management

Owners

Einhorn, Sharon

Owner

43%

Friedman, Devorah

Owner

43%

Shur, Shaindl

Owner

Key personnel

Einhorn, SharonManaging Control - Governing BodyFriedman, DevorahManaging Control - Governing BodySalem, AnthonyManagerStojadinovic, BiljanaManagerUnterreiner, SaraManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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