Mount Vernon, NY

The Wartburg Home

5-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

1 Wartburg Place, Mount Vernon, NY

(914) 699-0800

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Overall

5 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

5 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

210

Certified beds

Average residents

44

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1968-06-07

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

1.07

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.81

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

3.50

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

4.72

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

36%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

15%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
91.2%
8.8 pts better
93.4%
6.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 0.0%
3.0%
3 pts better
3.3%
3.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 3.8%
18.5%
14.7 pts better
11.4%
7.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 10.9%
6.1%
4.8 pts worse
5.4%
5.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 12.8%
13.5%
0.7 pts better
19.6%
6.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.5%
14.8%
2.3 pts better
16.7%
4.2 pts better
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 need for help with daily activities has increased 40.7%
15.5%
25.2 pts worse
14.9%
25.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0%
0.6%
0.6 pts better
1.0%
1 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 39.4%
20.8%
18.6 pts worse
19.8%
19.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.6%
6.9%
0.3 pts better
5.1%
1.5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 77.5%
76.7%
0.8 pts better
81.7%
4.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 5.4%
9.7%
4.3 pts better
12.0%
6.6 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
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
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 69.9%
78.8%
8.9 pts worse
79.7%
9.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.8%
20.6%
1.8 pts better
23.9%
5.1 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-07-28 · Fire 2025-07-28

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Environmental (1 deficiency)

5 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-06-20 · Fire 2023-06-20

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Nursing and Physician Services (1 deficiency)

12 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (4 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-05-17 · Fire 2021-05-17

6 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-09-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2025-09-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

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 2025-09-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-09-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

K355 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

Corrected 2025-09-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

K211 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.

Corrected 2023-08-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

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 2023-07-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

K915 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper power supply for life support equipment.

Corrected 2023-07-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2023-07-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2023-06-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2023-07-06

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-08-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

K521 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2023-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-07-19

C · Minimal harm 2023-06-20

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2023-07-16

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

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 2021-07-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2021-07-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2021-07-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2021-07-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

Corrected 2021-07-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-07-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2021-07-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

K291 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2021-07-19

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2021-07-19

Inspection history

Recent health citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

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 2025-09-26

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2025-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-07-28

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2025-09-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-16

F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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 2024-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

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 2023-08-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

F947 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.

Corrected 2023-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2023-08-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-06-20

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-08-17

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

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 2021-07-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

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 2021-07-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2021-07-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

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 2021-07-16

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-05-17

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2021-07-16

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Benson, Thomas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-10-01
Carlson, Jeanette

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-10-01
Carpenter, Mae

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-10-01
Delaney, Carol

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2007-10-01
Derr, Amandus

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2007-10-01
Gentner, David

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-12-04
Gentner, David

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-12-04
Hammond, Mark

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-03-01
Holden, Michael

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-10-01
Mitchell, Clesont

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-04-30
Myers, Floyd

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2011-10-01
Ocker, Kevin

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2015-04-30
Olsen, Eric

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2010-10-01
Ranieri, Robert

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2014-10-01
Roth, Thomas

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2012-10-01
Wagner, Carol

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2009-10-01
Wartburg Home Of The Evangelical Lutheran Church

Operational/Managerial Control · Organization

0% 1 facilities 1998-09-23
Williams, Judy

Corporate Director · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2013-10-01

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