Mountainside Residential Care Center
Margaretville, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335339) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $8,512 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (845) 586-1800 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Mountainside Residential Care Center has a CMS overall star rating of 2 out of 5, below the New York state average of about 3 stars. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Mountainside Residential Care Center reports total nurse staffing of about 3.70 hours per resident per day, including roughly 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. CMS also reports a nursing staff turnover rate of 90.8%.
CMS records show Mountainside Residential Care Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $8,512.00, along with 1 payment denial. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Mountainside Residential Care Center is a non-profit corporation-owned nursing home in Margaretville, Delaware County, New York, certified for 82 beds with an average of 69.6 residents. The facility accepts both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally certified since November 1971.
According to CMS Care Compare, Mountainside holds an overall star rating of 2 out of 5, which is below the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, its quality measure (QM) rating is 4 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
On staffing, CMS reports total nurse staffing of approximately 3.70 hours per resident per day, including about 0.74 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 90.8%, a notably high figure.
Regarding penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $8,512.00, and 1 payment denial on file for this facility. There is no abuse icon flagged for this facility in the provided data, and no Special Focus Facility status is indicated.
No chain affiliation or recent ownership change (within the past 12 months) is indicated in the available data.
Families researching this facility should consult CMS Care Compare directly for the most current inspection reports, survey details, and any updates to these ratings, as data vintage and specifics may change between CMS reporting cycles.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Mountainside 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?
Mountainside accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.70 hours per resident per day, including 0.74 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 3 out of 5; nursing turnover is reported at 90.8%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $8,512.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status is indicated for this facility in the available data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Mountainside is certified for 82 beds and has an average daily population of 69.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since November 14, 1971.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Mountainside scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This detail is not included in the available data; contact the facility at 8455861800 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This information is not covered in the CMS data provided; contact the facility at 8455861800 to arrange a tour and ask directly.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335339?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.