The Eleanor Nursing Care Center
419 North Quaker Lane · Hyde Park, NY · 12538 · 8452299177
120 certified beds For profit - Individual
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
Special Focus Facility candidate
CMS lists this facility as a candidate for its Special Focus program for persistently poor inspection performance.
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
$132,957 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.91 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.91 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.39 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.65 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 23% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $132,957 |
Inspection citations (85 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · F April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
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.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E April 28, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D December 5, 2025 · found via complaint
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected January 30, 2026 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F May 6, 2025
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2025
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected July 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 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 July 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| September 17, 2024 | Fine | $132,957 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335323 · certified since March 29, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.