6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Ghent, NY
3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 6 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1 Whittier Way, Ghent, NY
(518) 828-0800
Overall
3 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
113
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Personal Healthcare Management
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1992-11-16
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
RN hours / resident day
0.49
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.78
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.29
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.79
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
31%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
41%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 2.0 |
1.7
0.3 pts worse
|
1.9
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
1.3
0.4 pts worse
|
1.8
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% |
91.2%
8.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 99.1% |
95.3%
3.8 pts better
|
95.5%
3.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.9% |
3.0%
1.9 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 4.2% |
18.5%
14.3 pts better
|
11.4%
7.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 12.0% |
6.1%
5.9 pts worse
|
5.4%
6.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 18.9% |
13.5%
5.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 27.6% |
14.8%
12.8 pts worse
|
16.7%
10.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.2%
0.2 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 7.3% |
15.1%
7.8 pts better
|
16.3%
9 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 5.3% |
15.5%
10.2 pts better
|
14.9%
9.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.4% |
0.6%
0.2 pts better
|
1.0%
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
1.4%
1.4 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 29.1% |
20.8%
8.3 pts worse
|
19.8%
9.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 10.4% |
6.9%
3.5 pts worse
|
5.1%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
76.7%
23.3 pts better
|
81.7%
18.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.6% |
9.7%
2.1 pts better
|
12.0%
4.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 2.1% |
1.2%
0.9 pts worse
|
1.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.1% |
78.8%
19.3 pts better
|
79.7%
18.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.6% |
20.6%
4 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.7 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Miscellaneous (2 deficiencies)
Top issue: Nutrition and Dietary (4 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2023-09-10
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2023-09-10
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2023-10-16
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2021-08-05
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2021-08-05
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-08-05
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2021-08-05
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2021-08-05
Fire Safety
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2019-06-28
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2019-07-28
Fire Safety
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2019-06-28
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Inspection history
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-10-16
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-10-23
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-23
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2023-10-03
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-10-23
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2023-11-07
Health
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2021-08-05
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2021-08-05
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2021-08-05
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2021-08-05
Health
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.
Corrected 2021-08-05
Health
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
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 2019-06-21
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Health
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2019-06-21
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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