Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie Inc
965 Dutchess Turnpike · Poughkeepsie, NY · 12603 · 8454869494
160 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
2 actual-harm citations in the most recent cycle
Inspectors found deficiencies that caused real harm to residents, beyond potential-harm paperwork findings.
No standard inspection in over 2 years
The inspection record here is older than usual — conditions may have changed since.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.62 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.42 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.33 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 33% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (23 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected June 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 13, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Actual harm · G December 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 26, 2025 · found via complaint
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Corrected February 23, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D January 23, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected February 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024
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.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D February 6, 2024 · found via complaint
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
Corrected April 10, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2021
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected June 16, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 16, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2021
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected June 16, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 16, 2021
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.
Corrected June 16, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D February 7, 2020
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected March 3, 2020 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · B February 7, 2020
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected March 3, 2020 · Resident Rights
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335810 · certified since September 2, 1998. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.