Nursing homeActive
Mountainside Residential Care Center
42158 State Highway 28, Margaretville, NY 12455845586180082 certified beds · 70 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2019
Deficiencies
14
● 0● 13● 1
Penalties · 3 yrs
$8,512
1 fine · 1 action
Last survey
2024-07-29
Complaint
CMS overall
2 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 2/5
Health 2
Staffing 3
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · New York State Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-29 | Complaint | 030 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-07-26 | Standard | 041 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2021-11-18 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2019-09-19 | Standard | 050 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · New York State Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-16Record 335339-20240729-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-16Record 335339-20240729-F609
F742Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-16Record 335339-20240729-F742
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 335339-20240726-F689
F584Honor 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 335339-20240726-F584
F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 335339-20240726-F610
F758Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 335339-20240726-F758
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-20Record 335339-20240726-F880
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2022-01-24Record 335339-20211118-F756
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-30Record 335339-20190919-F689
F756Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-30Record 335339-20190919-F756
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-30Record 335339-20190919-F812
F813Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.Scope/severity DStandard
Food & nutrition
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-30Record 335339-20190919-F813
F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.Scope/severity DStandard
Environment
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2019-10-30Record 335339-20190919-F908
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-26 | Civil money penalty | $8,512 | CMS · Penalties |
| 2024-07-26 | Denial of payment for new admissions Payment denial for 80 days, from 2024-10-26 | — | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.74
Facility
New York
National
New York 0.71 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.70
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.62 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.51
Facility
New York
National
New York 3.18 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover91%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover89%
Facility
New York
National
New York 40% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | New York | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.4% | 6.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 7.7% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 17.7% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 1.2% | 1.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 1.2% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 17.8% | 14.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.2% | 5.8% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 14.3% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chessari, Elissa Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kurra, Shankar Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weir, Patrick Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Adams, Emilie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Allen, Catherine Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Baker, Patrick Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Chessari, Elissa Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Cioffi, Michael Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Difiglia, Mario Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Finch, Steve Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Finch, Steve Individual | TRUSTEE OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Health Alliance Organization | 5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kurra, Shankar Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kurra, Shankar Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Kurra, Shankar Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Margulies, Fredric Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Martin, Colleen Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Mason, Diana Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Munro, Diane Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Rama, Dave Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Riedl, John Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Schwartz, Arnie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Sickler, Craig Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Siegel, Richard Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weir, Patrick Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Weir, Patrick Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or New York.
No county cost figures on file for Delaware.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Robinson Terrace Stamford | 18.5 mi | 2026-02-13 | 060 |
| Delhi Rehabilitation And Nursing Center Delhi | 17.4 mi | 2024-07-30 | 0130 |
| Roscoe Regional Rehab & Residential H C F Roscoe | 19.1 mi | 2025-08-29 | 0120 |
| Sullivan County Adult Care Center Liberty | 24.5 mi | 2026-05-29 | 0203 |
| Achieve Rehab And Nursing Facility Liberty | 25.0 mi | 2026-05-22 | 0221 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |