Cycle 1
Health 2024-07-01 · Fire 2024-07-01
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
9 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
Beacon, NY
Taconic Rehabilitation And Nursing At Beacon
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 9 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
10 Hastings Drive, Beacon, NY
(845) 440-1600
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
160
Certified beds
Average residents
145
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
2001-04-13
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.48
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
1.04
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
2.19
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
3.70
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
1.51
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
3.21
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.38
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.09
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.49
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
3.82
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.33
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
41%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
1,465
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
56.50
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0116
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
8.69
Baseline 18.90% · Performance 17.41% · Measure score 8.69 · Achievement 8.69 · Improvement 7.49
Healthcare-associated infections
5.08
Baseline 6.83% · Performance 6.32% · Measure score 5.08 · Achievement 5.08 · Improvement 2.31
Total nurse turnover
5.36
Performance 41.79% · Measure score 5.36 · Achievement 5.36 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.
Adjusted total nurse staffing
3.47
Baseline 3.50 hours · Performance 4.07 hours · Measure score 3.47 · Achievement 3.47 · Improvement 1.99
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 9.78% |
10.72%
0.9 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 300 · Observed rate 9% · Lower 95% interval 7.31% |
| Discharge to community | 54.2% |
50.57%
3.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 311 · Observed rate 49.2% · Lower 95% interval 47.74% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.96 |
1.02
0.1 pts better
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 95.53% |
95.27%
0.3 pts better
|
Numerator 171 · Denominator 179 |
| Falls with major injury | 0.56% |
0.77%
0.2 pts better
|
Numerator 1 · Denominator 179 |
| Discharge self-care score | 50% |
53.69%
3.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 68 · Denominator 136 |
| Discharge mobility score | 66.18% |
50.94%
15.2 pts better
|
Numerator 90 · Denominator 136 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 5.03% |
2.29%
2.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 9 · Denominator 179 · Adjusted rate 5.38% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 6.32% |
7.12%
0.8 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 166 · Observed rate 5.42% · Lower 95% interval 4.11% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 0% |
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 178 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 46.43% |
42%
4.4 pts better
|
Numerator 143 · Denominator 308 |
| Discharge function score | 61.03% |
56.45%
4.6 pts better
|
Numerator 83 · Denominator 136 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | 91.3% |
95.95%
4.7 pts worse
|
Numerator 42 · Denominator 46 |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 96.1% |
96.28%
0.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 74 · Denominator 77 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 29.17% |
25.2%
4 pts better
|
Numerator 28 · Denominator 96 |
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.7
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 2.5 · Used in QM five-star |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.3 |
1.3
About the same
|
1.8
0.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.3 · Observed 1.5 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.3% |
91.2%
1.9 pts worse
|
93.4%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 92.2% · Q2 88.8% · Q3 87.3% · Q4 88.9% · 4Q avg 89.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 73.6% |
95.3%
21.7 pts worse
|
95.5%
21.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 73.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.1% |
3.0%
0.9 pts better
|
3.3%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.9% · Q2 1.7% · Q3 3.4% · Q4 2.4% · 4Q avg 2.1% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 6.3% |
18.5%
12.2 pts better
|
11.4%
5.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.8% · Q2 5.8% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 6.1% · 4Q avg 6.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.2% |
6.1%
1.1 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.7% · Q2 4.6% · Q3 6.4% · Q4 3.4% · 4Q avg 7.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 17.2% |
13.5%
3.7 pts worse
|
19.6%
2.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.6% · Q2 17.0% · Q3 19.3% · Q4 18.9% · 4Q avg 17.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.5% |
14.8%
0.7 pts worse
|
16.7%
1.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 17.4% · Q2 16.1% · Q3 14.6% · Q4 14.0% · 4Q avg 15.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 20.9% |
15.1%
5.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
4.6 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 14.3% · Q2 32.3% · Q3 22.0% · Q4 14.3% · 4Q avg 20.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.0% |
15.5%
3.5 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 29.8% · Q3 21.7% · Q4 17.7% · 4Q avg 19.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.2% |
0.6%
0.4 pts better
|
1.0%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.6% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.6% |
1.4%
0.8 pts better
|
1.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.6% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 18.3% |
20.8%
2.5 pts better
|
19.8%
1.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.6% · Q2 32.3% · Q3 15.2% · Q4 13.6% · 4Q avg 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 8.5% |
6.9%
1.6 pts worse
|
5.1%
3.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 11.1% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 7.6% · Q4 9.4% · 4Q avg 8.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 67.7% |
76.7%
9 pts worse
|
81.7%
14 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 71.3% · Q2 67.5% · Q3 69.7% · Q4 62.3% · 4Q avg 67.7% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.5% |
9.7%
2.2 pts better
|
12.0%
4.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 7.5% · Observed 7.0% · Expected 10.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.5% |
1.2%
0.7 pts better
|
1.6%
1.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 1.0% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 56.4% |
78.8%
22.4 pts worse
|
79.7%
23.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 56.4% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 21.2% |
20.6%
0.6 pts worse
|
23.9%
2.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 21.2% · Observed 21.0% · Expected 23.7% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-06-10 · Fire 2021-06-10
2 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (1 deficiency)
11 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2018-09-25 · Fire 2018-09-25
11 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2024-07-26
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-07-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-08-19
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-07-30
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-07-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-07-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-07-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-08-12
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-07-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-10
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2021-08-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-10
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2021-08-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-10
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2021-08-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-10
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2021-08-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-10
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2021-08-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-10
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2021-08-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-10
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2021-08-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-10
K541 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install properly constructed and protected linen or trash chutes.
Corrected 2021-08-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-10
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2021-08-27
C · Minimal harm
2021-06-10
E22 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
Corrected 2021-08-27
C · Minimal harm
2021-06-10
E4 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2021-08-27
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-25
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2018-11-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-25
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2018-11-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-25
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2018-11-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-25
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2018-11-24
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-08-01
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2025-09-24
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-08-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
F553 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2024-08-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2024-08-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2024-08-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
F803 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2024-08-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-07-01
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-08-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-04-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-03-08
F908 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected 2023-04-07
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-10
F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2021-08-05
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-06-10
F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2021-08-05
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-25
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2018-12-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-25
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
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 2018-12-04
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-25
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2018-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-25
F604 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2018-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-25
F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 2018-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-25
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2018-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-25
F756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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 2018-12-04
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2018-09-25
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2018-12-04
C · Minimal harm
2018-09-25
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
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 2018-12-04
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Eaton Mercurio, Stephen
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Farbenblum, Michael
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Eaton Mercurio, Stephen
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Farbenblum, Michael
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mazur, Michael
Corporate Director · Individual
Mazur, Michael
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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