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LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC is a for profit - individual facility in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY with 160 certified beds and a 3-star overall CMS rating. The facility has 21 deficiency records on file.

965 DUTCHESS TURNPIKE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603

Phone: 8454869494

Overall Rating

3/5

Health Inspection

2/5

Staffing

3/5

Quality Measures

5/5

Long-Stay Quality

5/5

Facility Information

Provider Number
335810
Ownership
For profit - Individual
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
Beds
160
Residents
151
In Hospital
No
County
Dutchess
Last Inspection
Feb 6, 2024

Staffing Data

RN Hours
0.35 (nat'l avg: 0.68)
LPN Hours
1.23
CNA Hours
1.93
Total Nursing Hours
3.51 (nat'l avg: 3.89)
PT Hours
0.10
Nursing Turnover
35.1%
RN Turnover
35.7%

What the CMS Record Reveals About LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC

LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC operates 160 certified beds in POUGHKEEPSIE, NY with approximately 151 residents currently in care, and carries a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars. The overall score is a composite of three weighted sub-ratings published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services: health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★). Because CMS caps the overall score at the health-inspection tier and then adjusts up or down based on staffing and quality, the sub-scores often tell a sharper story than the headline star count alone — a 3-star facility with weak inspection history reads differently from one held back by thin staffing.

The inspection file contains 21 deficiency records from recent surveys, of which 1 reached the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy threshold on the CMS scope-and-severity grid. No fines or payment denials have been assessed against this provider, suggesting issues — if any — did not rise to the enforcement threshold. Staffing is reported at 3.51 total nursing hours per resident day (national average 3.89), with RN coverage at 0.35 per resident day — the single staffing metric most strongly tied to resident outcomes in peer-reviewed literature.

Classified as "For profit - Individual" ownership and operating as a "Medicare and Medicaid" provider, LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC falls into a category where comparative context matters. National research consistently shows that ownership structure, staffing hours, and turnover are the three operational levers that correlate most strongly with resident outcomes — ratings and fines are lagging indicators of those upstream choices. Reported nursing turnover at this facility is 35.1%, within a range generally associated with stable care teams. For families evaluating this facility, the CMS record should be read alongside a site visit, direct conversation with current residents and their families, and review of the state health department's most recent inspection report — the star rating is a starting point, not a verdict. All data on this page is sourced from CMS Provider Data and the Nursing Home Compare program; always verify details directly with the facility or your state survey agency before making placement decisions.

Deficiency History (21 most recent)

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 26, 2025 Tag: 0835

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Category: Administration Deficiencies

G — Isolated - Actual harm Dec 26, 2025 Tag: 0686

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

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Dec 26, 2025 Tag: 0641

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 18, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 18, 2025

E — Pattern - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0600

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

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 18, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Jan 23, 2025 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Feb 18, 2025

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0908

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Category: Environmental Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0883

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0880

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Category: Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0812

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Category: Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0689

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 6, 2024 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Apr 10, 2024

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2021 Tag: 0761

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.

Category: Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2021 Tag: 0690

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Category: Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2021 Tag: 0656

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Category: Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Apr 16, 2021 Tag: 0609

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Category: Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected: Jun 16, 2021

B — Pattern - No harm Feb 7, 2020 Tag: 0623

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 3, 2020

D — Isolated - Minimal harm Feb 7, 2020 Tag: 0550

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Category: Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected: Mar 3, 2020

Quality Measures

Measure Type Score Used in Rating
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay 14.0% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight Long Stay 3.3% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay 0.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay 2.1% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained Long Stay 0.0% No
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay 2.8% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Long Stay 99.1% No
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine Short Stay 97.5% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay 0.2% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay 23.6% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication Long Stay 13.9% No
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Long Stay 100.0% No
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Short Stay 98.5% No
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay 3.4% Yes
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence Long Stay 25.2% No
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay 8.2% Yes

Penalty History

No penalties on record.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall CMS rating for LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC?
LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC has an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars. This rating combines health inspection results (2★), staffing levels (3★), and quality measures (5★).
What are the staffing levels at LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC?
LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC reports 3.51 total nursing hours per resident day (national average: 3.89). RN hours are 0.35 per resident day (national average: 0.68). Nursing staff turnover is 35.1%.
How many beds does LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC have?
LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC has 160 certified beds with approximately 151 residents. The facility is located at 965 DUTCHESS TURNPIKE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY 12603.
Does LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC have any deficiencies on record?
Yes, LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC has 21 deficiencies on record from recent inspections. Of these, 1 are classified as causing actual harm or jeopardy.
Has LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC received any fines or penalties?
No, LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC has no fines or penalties on record.
Who owns LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC?
LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC is classified as "For profit - Individual" ownership. The facility type is "Medicare and Medicaid".
When was LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC last inspected?
The most recent health inspection for LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC was on Feb 6, 2024. The facility received a health inspection rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
What quality measures are tracked for LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC?
LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC is evaluated on 17 quality measures, of which 8 are used in the CMS star rating calculation. These include measures for both long-stay and short-stay residents covering areas like infections, falls, pressure ulcers, and medication use.

Data Sources

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare. Ratings, staffing, deficiency, quality measure, and penalty data are from CMS Provider Data. For informational purposes only. Always verify information directly with the facility or your state health department.

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