Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc
Rhinebeck, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335405) · 309 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (845) 876-2011 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc reports total nurse staffing of about 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.
Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Ferncliff Nursing Home Co Inc is a for-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Rhinebeck, Dutchess County, New York, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1973. It maintains 309 certified beds with an average of 224.5 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ferncliff holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are mixed: the health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure rating is 5 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Total nurse staffing hours average 3.25 per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 40.7%.
Ferncliff has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. However, CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse; families are advised to review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details.
Ferncliff is part of the Archcare chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average chain rating of 4.0 stars, meaning this facility's rating falls below the chain's typical performance. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly with the facility and on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ferncliff has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Ferncliff is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.25 hours per resident per day, including 0.43 RN hours, with a staffing star rating of 3 and nursing turnover of 40.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines and no payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for Ferncliff; there is no Special Focus program designation on record.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ferncliff has 309 certified beds and an average of 224.5 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Ferncliff is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Archcare chain, which operates 7 facilities with an average rating of 4.0 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Ferncliff has been certified since October 1, 1973.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall quality, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; Ferncliff scores 2, 1, 3, and 5 stars respectively in these categories.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify rehabilitation services; please contact the facility at 8458762011 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not include tour details; contact the facility at 8458762011 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Ferncliff's full current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335405?state=NY.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.