Argyle, NY

Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare

3-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $29,321 in total fines with 4 recent health deficiencies with 7 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

Route 40, Argyle, NY

(518) 638-8274

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

5 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

122

Certified beds

Average residents

119

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Centers Health Care

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1974-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

35 facilities

Chain averages 2 overall / 2 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars

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

1.01

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

1.97

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.46

All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.49

RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.09

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

0.08

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.47

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.37

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.40

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

38%

Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

45%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

11,743

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

15.47

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9815

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 18.19% · Performance 21.23% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

1.37

Baseline 5.16% · Performance 7.42% · Measure score 1.37 · Achievement 1.37 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

3.02

Baseline 46.09% · Performance 51.33% · Measure score 3.02 · Achievement 3.02 · Improvement 0

Adjusted total nurse staffing

1.79

Baseline 3.73 hours · Performance 3.59 hours · Measure score 1.79 · Achievement 1.79 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure Facility National Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission 10.15%
10.72%
0.6 pts better
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 58 · Observed rate 8.62% · Lower 95% interval 7.2%
Discharge to community 42.86%
50.57%
7.7 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 76 · Observed rate 32.89% · Lower 95% interval 30.42%
Medicare spending per beneficiary 1.26
1.02
0.2 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up 97.73%
95.27%
2.5 pts better
Numerator 43 · Denominator 44
Falls with major injury 2.27%
0.77%
1.5 pts worse
Numerator 1 · Denominator 44
Discharge self-care score 45.16%
53.69%
8.5 pts worse
Numerator 14 · Denominator 31
Discharge mobility score 32.26%
50.94%
18.7 pts worse
Numerator 10 · Denominator 31
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened 0%
2.29%
2.3 pts better
Numerator 0 · Denominator 44 · Adjusted rate 0%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization 7.42%
7.12%
0.3 pts worse
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 45 · Observed rate 8.89% · Lower 95% interval 3.48%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage 0%
8.2%
8.2 pts worse
Numerator 0 · Denominator 153
Staff flu vaccination coverage 65.35%
42%
23.3 pts better
Numerator 149 · Denominator 228
Discharge function score 58.06%
56.45%
1.6 pts better
Numerator 18 · Denominator 31
Transfer of health information to provider Not Available
95.95%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 12 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Transfer of health information to patient Not Available
96.28%
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 16 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly.
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date 20%
25.2%
5.2 pts worse
Numerator 5 · Denominator 25

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 · Q1 100.0% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
95.3%
4.7 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 100.0%
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 · Q1 6.2% · Q2 4.8% · Q3 4.8% · Q4 3.9% · 4Q avg 4.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 18.7%
18.5%
0.2 pts worse
11.4%
7.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 18.8% · Q2 20.5% · Q3 19.0% · Q4 16.3% · 4Q avg 18.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 7.8%
6.1%
1.7 pts worse
5.4%
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 11.5% · Q3 8.3% · Q4 8.5% · 4Q avg 7.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 20.4%
13.5%
6.9 pts worse
19.6%
0.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 19.1% · Q2 20.2% · Q3 19.0% · Q4 23.3% · 4Q avg 20.4%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 7.6%
14.8%
7.2 pts better
16.7%
9.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.1% · Q2 7.9% · Q3 5.9% · Q4 9.5% · 4Q avg 7.6% · 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 13.2%
15.1%
1.9 pts better
16.3%
3.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 12.9% · Q2 7.9% · Q3 21.0% · Q4 10.7% · 4Q avg 13.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 11.5%
15.5%
4 pts better
14.9%
3.4 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.7% · Q2 8.2% · Q3 19.0% · Q4 9.1% · 4Q avg 11.5% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.9%
1.4%
0.5 pts better
1.7%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 24.9%
20.8%
4.1 pts worse
19.8%
5.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 31.5% · Q2 21.9% · Q3 23.3% · Q4 22.6% · 4Q avg 24.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.4%
6.9%
3.5 pts better
5.1%
1.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.8% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 4.4% · Q4 5.5% · 4Q avg 3.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.0%
76.7%
18.3 pts better
81.7%
13.3 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 96.1% · Q2 93.5% · Q3 92.8% · Q4 97.4% · 4Q avg 95.0%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.8%
9.7%
2.9 pts better
12.0%
5.2 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 6.8% · Observed 6.7% · Expected 10.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
1.2%
0.3 pts better
1.6%
0.7 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.3% · Q2 1.8% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.9% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 96.8%
78.8%
18 pts better
79.7%
17.1 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 96.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 20.9%
20.6%
0.3 pts worse
23.9%
3 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 20.9% · Observed 20.0% · Expected 22.8% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-09-12 · Fire 2025-09-12

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

7 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2022-09-13 · Fire 2022-09-13

2 health deficiencies

Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)

0 fire-safety deficiencies

No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.

Cycle 3 Health 2020-01-10 · Fire 2020-01-10

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

E31 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide emergency officials' contact information.

Corrected 2025-10-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2025-10-24

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

K281 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install proper backup exit lighting.

Corrected 2026-03-06

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2026-03-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2026-03-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

K511 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.

Corrected 2026-03-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2026-03-06

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-10

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2020-03-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-10

K927 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.

Corrected 2020-03-10

Inspection history

Recent health citations

G · Actual harm 2025-09-12

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2025-02-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

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 2025-11-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-11-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-09-12

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2025-11-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-03-26

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2022-11-22

J · Immediate jeopardy 2023-05-23

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2023-05-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-05-23

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-06-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2022-09-13

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2022-10-28

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-10

F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Corrected 2020-03-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-10

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2020-03-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-10

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2020-03-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-10

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2020-03-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-10

F836 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2020-03-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-01-10

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2020-03-10

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$14,800 2025-09-12

Fine

Fine · fine $14,800

Fine

$14,521 2023-05-23

Fine

Fine · fine $14,521

Fine

Ownership

Rozenberg, Kenneth

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

90% 33 facilities 2014-02-01
Sicklick, Jeffrey

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

10% 10 facilities 2014-02-01
Hargett, Kara

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2018-10-09
Jafri, Mikram

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 5 facilities 2020-07-01

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