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61/100Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (Rhinebeck, New York)
21 Ferncliff Drive, Rhinebeck, New York 12572
Phone: 8458762011
CMS Overall:2/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
309
Avg Residents/Day
212.2
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Dutchess
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
Yes
CMS Star Ratings
Overall2/5
Health1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality5/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | New York Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.42 | 0.73 | -0.31 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.30 | 3.69 | -0.38 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 3/5 | 2.9/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 39.8% | 40.3% | - |
Health Citation History
33 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-11-14 | 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. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-02-27 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-27 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-27 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-27 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-01-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-20 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-20 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-20 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
12 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-02-27 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-27 | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-02-27 | Egress Deficiencies | Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-03-29 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-20 | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-20 | Egress Deficiencies | Install proper backup exit lighting. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2021-04-20 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties
No penalty records found.
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