Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation

Westchester Gardens Health & Rehabilitation holds a 4-star overall rating from CMS, which means it performs above average compared to nursing homes nationwide. That overall score is a composite built from three separate ratings, each measuring something different about how the facility operates. On health inspections, the facility earned 3 stars, putting it right around average for the number and severity of citations found during state walkthroughs. That's not a red flag, but it does suggest there's some room for improvement when regulators come through. Staffing comes in at 4 stars, meaning residents here get more hands-on nursing time relative to the number of residents than most facilities, which typically translates to more attentive day-to-day care. The standout score is Quality Measures at 5 stars, the highest possible, reflecting that residents at this facility tend to fare very well across 15 clinical indicators like wound care, mobility, pain management, and infection rates. For families, this profile is generally reassuring. The strong staffing and exceptional clinical outcomes suggest that once your loved one is settled in, the care they receive day to day is likely to be very good. The average inspection score is worth a follow-up conversation with the facility, since you'd want to understand what specific issues were cited and what steps have been taken to address them. Overall though, a 4-star rating backed by top marks in actual health outcomes is a solid sign that this is a facility worth serious consideration.