The Pines at Poughkeepsie Ctr for Nursing & Rehab
100 Franklin Street · Poughkeepsie, NY · 12601 · 8454544100
200 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: National Health Care Associates
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.47 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.45 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.99 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (20 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D August 20, 2024
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.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E August 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 8, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2021
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.
Corrected December 24, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 12, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 24, 2021 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2018
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 7, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2018
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 7, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2018
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected February 7, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2018
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected February 7, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2018
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.
Corrected February 7, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2018
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected February 7, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2018
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.
Corrected February 7, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 6, 2018
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 7, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 6, 2018
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected February 7, 2019 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335440 · certified since November 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.