Mountainside Residential Care Center
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Quality Concerns Identified
Medicare inspection and quality data reveal areas that families should carefully evaluate before choosing this facility.
- Low overall rating (2/5 stars)
Below average in NY · Meets national RN staffing standard · $8,512 in fines
What this means for your family
This facility has areas of concern that warrant careful consideration. Registered Nurse hours are only 97% of the national benchmark, which can affect medication management and response times. We recommend asking the administrator directly: "How are you addressing recent staffing shortfalls?" These are not reasons to panic, but they are reasons to ask tough questions and visit in person.
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents who fell and were seriously hurt
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents needing more daily help over time
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility has significant safety concerns with repeated problems in fire safety systems, medication management, and resident protection, including families filing abuse reports that triggered government investigations. The facility shows a concerning pattern of deficiencies across multiple surveys spanning five years, with the most recent 2024 inspection revealing serious issues including inadequate protection from abuse and neglect, improper medication practices, and ongoing fire safety violations. While all issues have correction dates listed, the recurring nature of fire safety and medication problems suggests systemic challenges that families should carefully evaluate.
Jul 29, 2024Complaint3
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.
Jul 26, 2024Routine9
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Jul 26, 2024Complaint2
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Nov 18, 2021Routine3
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Sep 19, 2019Routine11
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Services Deficiencies
Have an externally vented heating system.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Environmental Deficiencies
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
Federal Penalties
Fine
Jul 26, 2024
$8,512
Payment Denial
Jul 26, 2024
80-day denial
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Mountainside Residential Care Center
nonprofit
Ownership & Management
Key personnel
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