Putnam Ridge
Brewster, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335824) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (845) 278-3636 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Putnam Ridge has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 1 star and its staffing rating is 3 stars.
Putnam Ridge reports total nurse staffing of about 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.4%.
Putnam Ridge has no federal fines on record, totaling $0.00, and no payment denials reported by CMS. This data does not indicate an active abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Putnam Ridge is a for-profit (Limited Liability Company) nursing home in Brewster, Putnam County, New York, certified for 160 beds with an average daily census of 148.1 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been certified since August 2000.
According to CMS Care Compare, Putnam Ridge holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 1 star, quality measure (QM) rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 3 stars.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS show total nurse staffing of 3.62 hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 45.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for Putnam Ridge.
There is no indication in this data that CMS has applied its abuse warning icon to this facility, and no Special Focus Facility designation is listed for Putnam Ridge. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings should reflect the present operator. No chain affiliation data was provided for this facility.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making a decision.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Putnam Ridge has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Putnam Ridge is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
CMS reports 3.62 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 3 stars and nursing turnover of 45.4%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show 0 fines totaling $0.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or a Special Focus Facility designation for Putnam Ridge.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Putnam Ridge is certified for 160 beds and has an average daily census of 148.1 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Putnam Ridge is owned by a for-profit Limited Liability Company; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Putnam Ridge has been certified since August 29, 2000.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Putnam Ridge scores 1, 1, 3, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This information is not included in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8452783636 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8452783636 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Putnam Ridge's full record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335824?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.