TACONIC REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT ULSTER — Nursing Home in HIGHLAND, NY
CMS Five-Star Rating
Based on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures
Facility Overview
| Certified Beds | 120 |
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| Average Residents/Day | 102.6 |
| CMS Certification Number | 335803 |
Staffing Levels
Hours Per Resident Day (HPRD)
| Total Nurse Staffing | 3.92 HPRD |
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| RN Staffing | 0.61 HPRD |
Health Inspection Findings & Deficiencies
TACONIC REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT ULSTER had 12 health inspection deficiencies on its most recent inspection (March 12, 2025), including 1 classified as severe.
Inspection Findings — March 12, 2025
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Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. (Level G)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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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. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
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Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. (Level D)Corrected — April 18, 2025
Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Ulster is a 120-bed nursing home in Highland, New York. It holds a 2-star CMS overall rating. Total nurse staffing is 3.9 hours per resident day, above the New York average of 3.7. Its most recent inspection, in March 2025, cited 12 deficiencies, one of them severe.
Staffing levels look stronger than average, which suggests there may be enough nursing presence to support residents’ daily needs. You should ask how the facility addressed the multiple deficiencies from its most recent inspection—especially the serious citation—and what specific changes were made to care planning, resident rights, and medication/security practices.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is TACONIC REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT ULSTER Medicare and Medicaid certified?
TACONIC REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT ULSTER is Medicare certified and Medicaid certified according to CMS data.
What is TACONIC REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT ULSTER's CMS star rating?
TACONIC REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT ULSTER has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
How is staffing at TACONIC REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT ULSTER?
TACONIC REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT ULSTER reports 3.91789 total nurse hours per resident day.
Has TACONIC REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT ULSTER had health inspection deficiencies?
On its most recent inspection, TACONIC REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT ULSTER had 12 total deficiencies, including 1 classified as severe.
How many beds does TACONIC REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT ULSTER have?
TACONIC REHABILITATION AND NURSING AT ULSTER has 120 certified beds.
Nearby Nursing Homes
- HUDSON VALLEY REHABILITATION & EXTENDED CARE CTR — 1/5 — 0.0 mi
- THE GRAND REHABILITATION AND NRSG AT RIVER VALLEY — 3/5 — 3.8 mi
- WOODLAND POND AT NEW PALTZ — 4/5 — 4.0 mi
- THE PINES AT POUGHKEEPSIE CTR FOR NURSING & REHAB — 4/5 — 4.2 mi
- NEW PALTZ CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING — 1/5 — 4.9 mi
- LUTHERAN CENTER AT POUGHKEEPSIE INC — 3/5 — 7.3 mi
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated May 1, 2026.
CareQED last updated June 22, 2026.