Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie Inc
Nursing Home Facility
965 Dutchess Turnpike, Poughkeepsie, NY 12603
Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie Inc is a senior care community located in Poughkeepsie, NY. It provides nursing home care and senior living for older adults in the Poughkeepsie area. To learn more or schedule a tour, call (845) 486-9494.
Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie Inc is licensed for 160 beds, about typical for the area, where senior care communities in Poughkeepsie average about 130 beds.
Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 89% of its licensed beds.
Medicare rates this community 3 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 2 stars for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in February 2024 and recorded 13 deficiencies.
Residents receive about 4.1 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 0.4 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Poughkeepsie average about 3.6 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 32%.
The community is located in Dutchess County, NY.
Inspection record
In its last three standard inspections and any complaint visits, federal inspectors cited 23 problems at Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie Inc. 2 findings involved harm to a resident. 14 came from investigating complaints by residents or families.
Findings from the most recent inspection cycle
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Caused harm to a resident, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, a pattern
Quality of Life and Care
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Assessment and Care Planning
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Administration
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Resident Rights
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Quality of Life and Care
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Pharmacy Service
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.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Nutrition and Dietary
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Infection Control
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
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Could cause more than minimal harm, one or a few residents
Environmental
Keep all essential equipment working safely.
A citation on its own does not mean poor care, and most are corrected within weeks. What matters most is how serious the findings were and whether the same problems keep coming back. When you visit, it is fair to ask the administrator what inspectors found and what has changed since.
Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie Inc offers nursing home care and senior living.
Facility details
- Organization type Non profit - Corporation
- Beds / units 160
- Religious affiliation Lutheran
- Occupancy 89%
- Nursing hours per resident/day 4.1
- Annual staff turnover 32%
- Last health inspection February 2024
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