The Wartburg Home
1 Wartburg Place · Mount Vernon, NY · 10552 · 9146990800
210 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- 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
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 5.08 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 1.01 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 13% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 28, 2025
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 September 26, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F July 28, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F July 28, 2025
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected September 26, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D January 16, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected March 15, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected August 17, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 20, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected August 17, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E June 20, 2023
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Corrected August 17, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected August 17, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 16, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2021
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected July 16, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 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 July 16, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 17, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 16, 2021 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D May 17, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 16, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335269 · certified since June 7, 1968. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.