Mountainside Residential Care Center
42158 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY 12455
Mountainside Residential Care Center is a nursing home in Margaretville, New York. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating2 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionJuly 26, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Health citations since September 19, 201914 (New York average 21)
- Fines in the past three years1, $8,512 in total
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
CMS update of October 28, 2026
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.2 to 3.8 hours per resident per day.
Health citation
CMS changed citation F0584 from severity D to E. It is from the health inspection on July 26, 2024. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0600 from the health inspection on July 29, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0609 from the health inspection on July 29, 2024.
Health citation
CMS removed citation F0742 from the health inspection on July 29, 2024.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of February 26, 2025
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 2 of 5.
Fine
CMS changed the fine from July 26, 2024 from $13,095 to $8,512.
CMS update of October 30, 2024
Staffing
Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 5.8 to 4.7 hours per resident per day.
October 26, 2024
Payment stoppedCMS stopped payment for new admissions from October 26, 2024, for 80 days.
CMS update of July 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on July 29, 2024
3 citationsCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.
Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.
Citation F0742. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 16, 2024.
Health inspection on July 26, 2024
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
Severity G is the second-highest of CMS's four levels. It means a resident was harmed.
47 of 592 New York homes (8%) got a citation at the actual harm level in 2024.
CMS fine of $8,512 on July 26, 2024.
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Citation F0689. Severity G: actual harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for F0689 2 times since 2019.
Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on December 20, 2024.
Fire safety inspection on July 26, 2024
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 14, 2024.
Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 8, 2024.
CMS has cited this home for K0353 2 times since 2021.
Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.
CMS has cited this home for K0311 2 times since 2019.
Citation K0324. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 14, 2025.
Citation K0531. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 14, 2024.
Citation K0712. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
CMS lists it as corrected on August 30, 2024.
CMS update of January 31, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 1 of 5.
Health inspection on November 18, 2021
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 24, 2022.
CMS has cited this home for F0756 2 times since 2019.
Fire safety inspection on November 18, 2021
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0351. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2022.
Citation K0353. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 17, 2022.
Health inspection on September 19, 2019
5 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0689. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2019.
Citation F0756. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2019.
Citation F0812. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2019.
Citation F0813. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2019.
Citation F0908. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 30, 2019.
Fire safety inspection on September 19, 2019
6 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2019.
Citation K0522. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have an externally vented heating system.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2019.
Citation K0918. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2019.
Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2019.
Citation K0921. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2019.
Citation K0916. Severity C: potential for minimal harm, widespread.
The rule CMS cited:
Have a battery powered remote alarm panel in a location accessible by operating personnel.
CMS lists it as corrected on November 18, 2019.
CMS star ratings
- 2 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 2 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (845) 586-1800
- Last standard health inspection
- July 26, 2024 (2 years ago)
- Certified beds
- 82
- Residents per day, on average
- 64.7
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Margaretville Nursing Home INC
- Chain
- Not listed by CMS
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the New York average (14 vs 21).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- CHESSARI, ELISSAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 11/08/2024
- KURRA, SHANKAROperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 01/01/2023
- WEIR, PATRICKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 05/01/2025
Questions
When was Mountainside Residential Care Center last inspected?
CMS lists July 26, 2024 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Mountainside Residential Care Center have?
CMS lists 14 health citations since September 19, 2019. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Mountainside Residential Care Center been fined?
CMS lists 1 fine in the past three years, $8,512 in total.
What is the CMS star rating of Mountainside Residential Care Center?
Its CMS overall star rating is 2 of 5.
Is Mountainside Residential Care Center a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.