Mountainside Residential Care Center
42158 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY 12455 · (845) 586-1800
Non profit - Corporation · 82 certified beds
Mountainside Residential Care Center has a 2-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in July 2024, found 5 citations, 1 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the New York average is 8.1). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $8,512 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on July 26, 2024 found 5 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 26, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.July 26, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 26, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.July 26, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.July 26, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 5 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 29, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 29, 2024 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.July 29, 2024 · F0742 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 26, 2024 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.July 26, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $8,512July 26, 2024
- Medicare payment denial for 80 daysStarting October 26, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | New York average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.70 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.74 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.73 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.24 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 90.8% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 82 |
| Average residents per day | 69.6 |
| Inside a hospital | Yes |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Delhi Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Delhi · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Robinson Terrace Stamford · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Greene Meadows Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Catskill · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- The Pines at Catskill Center for Nursing & Rehab Catskill · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Golden Hill Nursing and Rehabilitation Center Kingston · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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