Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster
One Wingate Way · Highland, NY · 12528 · 8456916800
120 certified beds For profit - Individual
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.06 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.63 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.51 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 46% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $12,948 |
Inspection citations (14 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G March 12, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
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 18, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025
Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 25, 2019
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected March 15, 2019 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D January 25, 2019
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected March 15, 2019 · Infection Control
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| March 12, 2025 | Fine | $12,948 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335803 · certified since April 9, 1997. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.