Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie Inc
965 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603 · (845) 486-9494
For profit - Individual · 160 certified beds
Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie Inc has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in February 2024, found 8 citations (the New York average is 8.1). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
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. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · 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. | ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars · Much above average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on February 6, 2024 found 8 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.February 6, 2024 · F0550 · 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.February 6, 2024 · F0609 · 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.February 6, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.February 6, 2024 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 6, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 6, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.February 6, 2024 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.February 6, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 14 citations.
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.April 14, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.April 14, 2026 · F0689 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.December 26, 2025 · F0641 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.December 26, 2025 · F0686 · Level of harm: Actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.December 26, 2025 · F0835 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.January 23, 2025 · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.January 23, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.January 23, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.January 23, 2025 · F0656 · 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.February 6, 2024 · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.February 6, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.February 6, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.February 6, 2024 · F0883 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Keep all essential equipment working safely.February 6, 2024 · F0908 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
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 | 4.06 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.45 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.25 | 0.76 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.36 | 2.15 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.9% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Individual |
| Certified beds | 160 |
| Average residents per day | 142.1 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Pines at Poughkeepsie Ctr for Nursing & Rehab Poughkeepsie · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- The Grand Rehabilitation And Nrsg At River Valley Poughkeepsie · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Taconic Rehabilitation And Nursing At Beacon Beacon · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Fishkill Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing Beacon · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Taconic Rehabilitation And Nursing At Hopewell Fishkill · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie Inc on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.