Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare
Argyle, NY · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 335413) · 122 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 5 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: 1 totaling $9,620
Phone: (518) 638-8274 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare reports total nurse staffing of about 3.38 hours per resident per day, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 44.3% and a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars.
Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare has 1 federal fine on record totaling $9,620.00, with 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse icon for this facility, so families should review the inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Argyle, New York (Washington County), certified since July 1974. The facility maintains 122 certified beds with an average of 119.0 residents. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure and is part of the Centers Health Care chain, which includes 36 facilities nationally with an average CMS overall rating of 2.2 stars; ownership has not changed in the past 12 months.
Per CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall star rating of 3, which is at the New York state average of 3.03. Component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure (QM) rating of 5 stars, and staffing rating of 2 stars.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of 3.38, including 0.42 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 44.3%.
On penalties: CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $9,620.00, and 0 payment denials.
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility, indicating a citation related to abuse has been recorded; families should review the full inspection record on Care Compare for details. No Special Focus Facility status is indicated in this data.
Source: CMS Medicare Care Compare (data as provided).
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
The facility has a CMS overall rating of 3 stars, which is at the New York state average of 3.03.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
The facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.38 hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 2 stars and a nursing turnover rate of 44.3%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $9,620.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse icon for this facility; there is no Special Focus Facility designation indicated in this data.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It has 122 certified beds with an average of 119.0 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Centers Health Care chain, which includes 36 facilities with an average CMS rating of 2.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since July 1, 1974.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating along with separate ratings for health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility's ratings are 3, 2, 5, and 2 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 5186388274 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 5186388274 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/335413?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.