The Pines at Poughkeepsie Ctr for Nursing & Rehab
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What this means for your family
Choosing The Pines at Poughkeepsie Ctr for Nursing & Rehab means your loved one is in a facility that ranks well on Medicare quality measures. While no facility is perfect, the clinical data here is encouraging.
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 vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents with pressure sores (bedsores)
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
This facility shows recurring problems across multiple surveys, particularly with fire safety systems, medication management, and resident care planning. The most concerning pattern involves repeated deficiencies in sprinkler systems, fire alarms, and medication errors spanning from 2018 to 2024, suggesting persistent operational challenges. Families should note that one complaint was filed regarding medication errors, and while all violations have reported correction dates, the recurring nature of similar issues across different surveys indicates potential systemic problems that families should discuss during visits.
Aug 20, 2024Routine16
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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 that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
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.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Mar 13, 2024Complaint1
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Oct 12, 2021Routine7
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Dec 6, 2018Routine9
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
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.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
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.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
The Pines at Poughkeepsie Ctr for Nursing & Rehab
for profit
Chain Affiliation
National Health Care Associates
43 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.0/5 · Rank 12 of 43
Ownership & Management
Owners
Biderman, Nechama
Owner
Cohen, David
Owner
Fuchs, Morris
Owner
Goldenberg, Chaim
Owner
Lipman, Michael
Owner
Manela, Magda
Owner
Ostreicher, Susan
Owner
Roberts, Laurence
Owner
Bokow, Barry
Owner
David, Albert
Owner
Eisen, Mordechai
Owner
Geffner, Fay
Owner
Gerber, Jennifer
Owner
Laufer, Schmuel
Owner
Lopiansky, Rebecca
Owner
Lyons, Rachel
Owner
Neuman, Gerald
Owner
Ostreicher, David
Owner
Ostreicher, Marc
Owner
Pollack, Sylvia
Owner
Shaya-Mograby, Moshe
Owner
Skoczylas, Dvora
Owner
Skoczylas, Josef
Owner
Steg, Yitzchok
Owner
Warman, Elissa
Owner
Biderman, Michael
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Biderman, Sol
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Biderman, Yehuda
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
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