nursing home in Ghent, NY
Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
1 Whittier Way, Ghent, NY 12075 · (518) 828-0800
★★★★★2
Below average
CMS overall star rating
CMS overall star rating
- Health inspections★★★★★2
- Staffing★★★★★4
- Quality measures★★★★★3
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. We refresh our information from this source. About our data
Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center at a glance
Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is a 120-bed for-profit nursing home in Ghent, New York (Columbia County).
CMS gives it 2 out of 5 stars on its overall star rating, worse than the New York average of 3.
Residents receive about 3.4 hours of nursing care per day (0.5 of them from registered nurses), worse than the state average of 3.6 hours.
Its most recent standard health inspection (September 1, 2023) found 9 health citations. The New York average is 8.
Federal regulators fined it 1 time in the past three years, totaling $13,065.
Nursing staff turnover is 27.2% per year (state average 40.3%).
Facility details
- Type
- Nursing home
- Ownership
- For Profit - Corporation
- Beds
- 120
- Certified for
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Chain / affiliated entity
- Personal Healthcare Management
- Medicare-certified since
- November 16, 1992
- Resident/family council
- Resident
- County
- Columbia County
- CMS Certification Number
- 335766
Ratings
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 3 / 5 | 3 / 5 | Worse |
| Health inspection rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 2 / 5 | 2.7 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | Worse |
| Staffing rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 2.8 / 5 | 2.9 / 5 | Better |
| Quality measures rating ⓘ (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | Worse |
| Long-stay quality rating (higher is better) | 4 / 5 | 4 / 5 | 3.8 / 5 | Average |
| Short-stay (rehab) quality rating (higher is better) | 3 / 5 | 3.6 / 5 | 3.3 / 5 | Average |
Staffing
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day ⓘ (higher is better) | 3.43 hrs | 3.63 hrs | 3.86 hrs | Worse |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 0.46 hrs | 0.71 hrs | 0.69 hrs | Worse |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.09 hrs | 2.15 hrs | 2.32 hrs | Worse |
| Weekend nurse staff hours per resident per day (higher is better) | 2.70 hrs | 3.18 hrs | 3.42 hrs | Worse |
| Nursing staff turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 27.2% | 40.3% | 45.8% | Better |
| Registered nurse turnover (yearly) (lower is better) | 20% | 39.8% | 42.9% | Better |
| Administrators who left in the past year (lower is better) | 0 | 0 | 1 | Better |
Inspections
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Health citations in the most recent inspection (lower is better) | 9 | 8 | 9 | Average |
| Citations from complaint investigations (latest cycle) (lower is better) | 9 | 3 | 3 | Worse |
| Weighted health inspection score ⓘ (lower is better) | 50 | 62.2 | 80.6 | Better |
Penalties
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Worse |
| Total fines in the past 3 years (lower is better) | $13,065 | $23,070 | $30,972 | Better |
| All federal penalties in the past 3 years (lower is better) | 1 | 1 | 1 | Average |
Size
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified beds | 120 | 188 | 107 | |
| Average residents per day | 114 | 168 | 86 | |
| Occupancy | 94.7% | 90.5% | 80.9% |
Long-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Long-stay residents with a fall causing major injury (lower is better) | 6.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (lower is better) | 10% | 6.5% | 4.6% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 19.8% | 13.7% | 15.4% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (lower is better) | 0% | 1.3% | 1.6% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with a catheter left in the bladder (lower is better) | 0.6% | 0.5% | 0.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents needing more help with daily activities (lower is better) | 11.3% | 14.1% | 13.9% | Better |
| Long-stay residents whose walking worsened (lower is better) | 9.6% | 12.5% | 14.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who lose too much weight (lower is better) | 8.4% | 5.8% | 5.2% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents with depressive symptoms (lower is better) | 1.9% | 19.5% | 12.8% | Better |
| Long-stay residents who were physically restrained (lower is better) | 0% | 0.2% | 0.1% | Better |
| Long-stay residents given anti-anxiety or sleep medication (lower is better) | 15.9% | 13.2% | 19.5% | Better |
| Long-stay residents with new or worse incontinence (lower is better) | 24.3% | 19.5% | 19% | Worse |
| Long-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 99.1% | 95.3% | 95.5% | Average |
| Long-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 98.8% | 91.5% | 93.6% | Better |
Short-stay residents
| Measure | This facility | New York avg. | U.S. avg. | vs. U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotic medication (lower is better) | 3.3% | 1.2% | 1.6% | Worse |
| Short-stay residents given a flu vaccine (higher is better) | 98.1% | 78.8% | 79.8% | Better |
| Short-stay residents given a pneumonia vaccine (higher is better) | 97.7% | 77.4% | 82% | Better |
Inspection citations
State inspectors cited this home for 29 health deficiencies and 14 fire safety deficiencies in the inspection records CMS currently publishes. 1 citation involved actual harm.
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| July 23, 2026 Complaint | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| July 23, 2026 Complaint | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · Tag F0880 | E Potential harm, pattern | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| July 23, 2026 Complaint | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 | D Potential harm, isolated | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| June 15, 2026 Complaint | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 | G Actual harm, isolated | Corrected August 13, 2026 |
| September 1, 2023 Fire safety | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0324 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 10, 2023 |
| September 1, 2023 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected September 10, 2023 |
| September 1, 2023 Fire safety | Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0341 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 16, 2023 |
| September 1, 2023 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 16, 2023 |
| September 1, 2023 Complaint | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 3, 2023 |
| September 1, 2023 Complaint | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 23, 2023 |
| September 1, 2023 Complaint | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected October 23, 2023 |
| September 1, 2023 Complaint | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0695 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected November 7, 2023 |
| September 1, 2023 Complaint | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected October 23, 2023 |
| June 9, 2021 Fire safety | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. Services Deficiencies · Tag K0511 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 5, 2021 |
| June 9, 2021 Fire safety | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0761 | F Potential harm, widespread | Corrected August 5, 2021 |
| June 9, 2021 Fire safety | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0918 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 5, 2021 |
| June 9, 2021 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 5, 2021 |
| June 9, 2021 Fire safety | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. Miscellaneous Deficiencies · Tag K0712 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 5, 2021 |
| June 9, 2021 Standard | Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0943 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected August 5, 2021 |
| June 9, 2021 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2021 |
| June 9, 2021 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2021 |
| June 9, 2021 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected August 5, 2021 |
| June 9, 2021 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0584 | C No harm, widespread | Corrected August 5, 2021 |
| May 22, 2019 Fire safety | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0926 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Fire safety | Establish policies and procedures for volunteers. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0024 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected July 28, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Fire safety | Provide family notifications of emergency plan. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0035 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Fire safety | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. Smoke Deficiencies · Tag K0353 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 28, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Fire safety | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies · Tag K0921 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Fire safety | Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency. Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies · Tag E0018 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 28, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0813 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0804 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0623 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0567 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 | E Potential harm, pattern | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0625 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0842 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0550 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | Ensure that residents are assessed for appropriateness for a feeding assistant program, receive services as per their plan of care, and feeding assistants are trained and supervised. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0811 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0757 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0756 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
| May 22, 2019 Standard | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 | D Potential harm, isolated | Corrected June 21, 2019 |
Severity letters follow the CMS scope-and-severity grid: A–C no actual harm with potential for minimal harm; D–F potential for more than minimal harm; G–I actual harm; J–L immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety. How to read inspection citations.
Fines and payment denials
CMS reports 1 federal penalty in the past three years, including $13,065 in fines.
| Date | Penalty | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| June 15, 2026 | Fine | $13,065 |
Owners and managers
Individuals and organizations reported to CMS as owning or operating this nursing home.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| BARTH, ALEXANDER Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 35% | 04/25/2016 |
| WALDEN, YEHUDAH Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 15% | 04/25/2016 |
| ZAGELBAUM, EPHRAIM Individual | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 50% | 04/25/2016 |
| BARTH, ALEXANDER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| ODUWA, FELIX Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/24/2025 |
| OSTROVITSKY, ISRAEL Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2020 |
| WOODWARD, XYIER Individual | adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
| BARTH, ALEXANDER Individual | corporate officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/25/2016 |
| ODUWA, FELIX Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/01/2023 |
| WOODWARD, XYIER Individual | operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2022 |
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Frequently asked questions
What is Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center's rating?
Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center has 2 out of 5 stars on the CMS overall star rating. The average for New York nursing homes is 3 stars.
How many inspection citations did Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center receive?
Its most recent standard health inspection found 9 citations, compared with a New York average of 8. Every citation is listed on this page with its severity.
Does Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center accept Medicare and Medicaid?
CMS lists it as certified for: Medicare and Medicaid. Call the facility to confirm bed availability and whether it accepts your specific plan.
Who owns Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center?
It is for profit - corporation and part of Personal Healthcare Management. The ownership section on this page lists the owners and managers reported to CMS.
Where is Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center and how do I contact it?
Ghent Rehabilitation & Nursing Center is at 1 Whittier Way, Ghent, NY 12075. Phone: (518) 828-0800.
About this data
Ratings and measures come from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Medicare Care Compare. They're based on state inspections, patient surveys and facility reports, and they describe the past. Facilities change, so visit in person and confirm details directly. About our data · Spotted an error? Let us know.