Taconic Rehabilitation And Nursing At Ulster
Highland, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335803) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $12,948
Phone: (845) 691-6800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Taconic Rehabilitation And Nursing At Ulster has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, which is below the New York state average of about 3.03 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 stars, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Taconic Rehabilitation And Nursing At Ulster reports total nurse staffing of about 4.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.8 percent. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars.
Taconic Rehabilitation And Nursing At Ulster has 1 federal fine on record totaling $12,948.00, and 0 payment denials. The provided data does not indicate a CMS abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation for this facility.
About this facility
Taconic Rehabilitation And Nursing At Ulster is a for-profit (individual owner) nursing home in Highland, Ulster County, New York, certified for Medicare and Medicaid since April 1997. The facility is certified for 120 beds and currently serves an average of 98.7 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating 2 out of 5, quality measure (QM) rating 3 out of 5, and staffing rating 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data reported to CMS shows total nurse staffing of 4.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day. The reported nursing staff turnover rate is 44.8%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $12,948.00 for this facility, with 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon flag or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the provided data for this facility. Ownership has not changed within the last 12 months, according to the data provided.
No chain affiliation information was provided in the available data for this facility.
Families evaluating this facility should review the full inspection record and quality measures directly on Medicare Care Compare, as ratings and penalty data are updated periodically. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data as provided; consult the official Care Compare listing for the most current figures.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York state average of 3.03 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.11 hours per resident per day, including 0.66 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 44.8%. Its staffing rating is 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS lists 1 fine totaling $12,948.00 and 0 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 Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds and currently averages 98.7 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit individual owner; no chain affiliation data was provided.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on April 9, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 3 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 8456916800 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 8456916800 to arrange a visit and verify current conditions on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335803?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.