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Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc
21 Ferncliff Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc, in Rhinebeck, New York, is certified for 309 beds under for-profit, corporation ownership and belongs to the Archcare chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 3 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 18, 6 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 11.0 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 40.7%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Dutchess Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 34 | 30 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.0 | 18.8 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 40.7% | 36.4% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (12 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 27 Feb 2025, 29 Mar 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×25 E ×8
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Nov 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2026 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0584 | 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 | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0688 | 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 | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0690 | 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 | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 27 Feb 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 29 Jan 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Mar 2025 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0807 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0925 | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. | E | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0584 | 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 | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Complaint investigation | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0688 | 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 | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 23 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0697 | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard survey | 23 May 2024 |
| 29 Mar 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2024 |
| 22 Aug 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Oct 2023 |
| 20 Apr 2021 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
| 20 Apr 2021 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
| 20 Apr 2021 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
| 20 Apr 2021 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
| 20 Apr 2021 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 18 Jun 2021 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 40.7%, RNs 50.0%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 6.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.1% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 3.0% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.8% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 10.3% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 1.5% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 13.7% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Ferncliff Nursing Home Company, Inc.. Chain: Archcare (7 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Catholic Health Care Systems | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/01/2005 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Dutchess County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Baptist Home At Brookmeade | Rhinebeck | 120 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 5.8 | — | 11 Mar 2024 |
| Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing At Beacon | Beacon | 160 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 18 | 11.3 | — | 1 Aug 2025 |
| The Pines At Poughkeepsie Ctr For Nursing & Rehab | Poughkeepsie | 200 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 10.0 | — | 20 Aug 2024 |
| Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie Inc | Poughkeepsie | 160 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 23 | 14.4 | — | 14 Apr 2026 |
| Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing At Hopewell | Fishkill | 160 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 30 | 18.8 | — | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Fishkill Center For Rehabilitation and Nursing | Beacon | 160 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 30 | 18.8 | $45K | 26 Dec 2025 |
| Sapphire Nursing At Wappingers | Wappingers Falls | 62 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 35 | 56.5 | — | 7 May 2026 |
| The Grand Rehabilitation and Nrsg At River Valley | Poughkeepsie | 160 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 28 | 17.5 | — | 18 Mar 2026 |
All 12 facilities in Dutchess County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc been cited for?
34 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.2 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc?
It is part of the Archcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Catholic Health Care Systems. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 14 Nov 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 27 Feb 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.