FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME CO INC
21 FERNCLIFF DRIVE, RHINEBECK, NY 12572 · CCN 335405
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Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★★ 5
- Staffing
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 309
- Avg residents/day
- 234.8
- Phone
- 8458762011
Inspection history vs New York & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | New York avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-02-27 | 10 | 7.7 | 9.5 | +2.3 worse |
| 2 | 2024-03-29 | 18 | 6.1 | 9.8 | +11.9 worse |
| 3 | 2021-04-20 | 10 | 5.7 | 9.3 | +4.3 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 6 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 1 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.37 | 46.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.37 | 55.9% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.88 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- ARCHCARE
- Facilities in chain
- 7
- Chain avg overall
- 3.70 / 5
Inspection citations (38)1 actual harm
- GF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-11-14 · Health
Actual harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-02-27 · Health · corrected 2025-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-01-29 · Health · corrected 2025-03-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0584Honor 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.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0807Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-05-23
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.2024-03-29 · Health · corrected 2024-06-25
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-16
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-04-14 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2023-04-14 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2023-04-14 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-04-14 · Health · corrected 2023-06-09
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.2021-04-20 · Health · corrected 2021-06-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2021-04-20 · Health · corrected 2021-06-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2021-04-20 · Health · corrected 2021-06-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2021-04-20 · Health · corrected 2021-06-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2021-04-20 · Health · corrected 2021-06-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CATHOLIC HEALTH CARE SYSTEMS | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2005-04-01 |
| ANTOINE, CHRISTINA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-10-01 |
| AUGUSTINE, GEMMA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2025-01-14 |
| COVONE, ANNMARIE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-02 |
| LARUE, SCOTT | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-01-02 |
| TOKARZ, DORICE | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-05-01 |
| ALBERTO, THOMAS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-04-04 |
| BUJNO, STEPHEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| CAHILL, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| CORTES, TARA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-04-04 |
| FAHEY, THOMAS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2010-01-22 |
| FELDMANN, ERIC | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-04-04 |
| GLEASON, JOHN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| GRAY, KAREN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| JOHNSON, CLARION | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| KASERGRANDE, LESLIE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| KELLEHER, RORY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2010-01-22 |
| LAMORTE, JOSEPH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| O'BRIEN, THOMAS | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2010-01-22 |
| PARK, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| ROBERTI, CYNTHIA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| ROONEY, KATHRYN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-04-04 |
| SAPORITO, JOSEPH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| SERBAROLI, FRANK | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| SWEENEY, GERALD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2019-04-04 |
| TOOKER, PATRICIA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| WALSH, GERALD | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| WHISTON, WILLIAM | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2024-01-02 |
| COVONE, ANNMARIE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2009-05-18 |
| LARUE, SCOTT | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2014-11-21 |
Other facilities in RHINEBECK
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| THE BAPTIST HOME AT BROOKMEADE | ★★★★★ | 120 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.