Dutchess Care
Assisted Living · USA
Dutchess Care
Assisted Living · USA
Dutchess Care is a 92-bed adult home administrated by Azzy Reckess and Paula Reckess at 186 Washington Street in Poughkeepsie, New York, in Dutchess County. Licensed as an Adult Home under New York State law with PAZ Health Care as the sponsoring agency, the facility is licensed by the New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care. Dutchess Care accepts Medicaid, SSI, and private pay.
The New York State Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care has conducted 7 inspections, producing 25 total deficiencies across the record. The most recent inspection on July 15, 2025, an Other survey, cited 1 deficiency related to records and reports. An October 2024 relicensure survey cited multiple deficiencies spanning admission standards, resident services, food service, personnel, environmental standards, and emergency planning. Two formal enforcement actions appear in the public record: Stipulation and Order ACF-25-022, dated March 17, 2025, and Stipulation and Order ACF-22-043, dated August 23, 2022, both requiring correction of serious or repeated violations. Eight complaints have been filed at a rate consistent with the New York state average of 49.9 per 100 occupied beds. Complaint investigations were generally unsubstantiated. No fines appear in available public record.
Staffing includes licensed nurses and CNAs with 24-hour on-site coverage. The facility operates a care program called Skilled Caregiving. Confirmed services include nursing, medication management, assistance with bathing, dressing, and toileting, incontinence care, ambulatory care, diabetes management, visiting podiatry, and acceptance of residents with psychiatric diagnoses. Transportation is available at cost for medical and non-medical destinations. Meals and housekeeping are provided.
MidHudson Regional Hospital and Vassar Brothers Medical Center are located in the greater Poughkeepsie area, each holding Level II trauma center designations.
Dutchess Care is suited for seniors requiring assisted living support with clinical services including diabetes management, podiatry, and psychiatric care acceptance. Families should ask about corrective actions taken following the October 2024 relicensure deficiencies in admission standards, resident services, food service, personnel, and environmental standards, and should request detailed information about the two enforcement actions and their status before placement.
92-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 90 / 100
Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
About this community
Facility TypeAdult Home
StatusActive
CountyDutchess
License Number230-F-044
Owner NameAzzy Reckess Paula Reckess
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
24-Hour Staffing
Specific ProgramsSkilled Caregiving
Food DescriptionPersonalized support for daily activities, helping residents maintain independence with compassionate care.
Inspection History
In New York, the Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care performs unannounced onsite inspections to monitor compliance with state and federal healthcare regulations.
Since 2021 · 5 years of data
0 enforcement actions
25 citations
8 complaints
7 inspections
0 complaint investigations
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the New York state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Since 2021 vs. New York state average
Overall vs. NY average
3 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Citations per inspection (13% above)
• Inspections with citations (40% above)
• Inspection citation rate (79% above) 7 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total citations (14% below)
• Citations per year (14% below)
• Total inspections (22% below)
• Total complaints (90% below)
• Complaints per year (90% below)
• Complaints per bed (82% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
• Citations per inspection (13% above)
• Inspections with citations (40% above)
• Inspection citation rate (79% above) 7 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total citations (14% below)
• Citations per year (14% below)
• Total inspections (22% below)
• Total complaints (90% below)
• Complaints per year (90% below)
• Complaints per bed (82% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
Latest Inspection
July 15, 2025
Other
Citations
Citations are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 25 | 29 | This facility has 14% fewer total citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (25 vs. NY avg 29).↓ 14% better |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 5 | 5.8 | This facility has 14% fewer citations per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (5 vs. NY avg 5.8).↓ 14% better |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 3.6 | 3.2 | This facility has 13% more citations per inspection than a typical New York assisted living residence (3.6 vs. NY avg 3.2).↑ 13% worse |
Inspections
State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 7 | 9 | This facility has 22% fewer total inspections than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 22% better |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 7 | 5 | This facility has 40% more inspections with citations than a typical New York assisted living residence (7 vs. NY avg 5).↑ 40% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 100% | 56% | This facility has 44 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York assisted living residence (100% vs. NY avg 56%).↑ 44% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
Complaints are formal concerns filed by residents, families, or staff. Investigations are on-site follow-ups.
| Metric | This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 8 | 79 | This facility has 90% fewer total complaints than a typical New York assisted living residence (8 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 90% better |
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Complaints per year
Average complaints per year since 2021.
| 1.6 | 15.8 | This facility has 90% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York assisted living residence (1.6 vs. NY avg 15.8).↓ 90% better |
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Complaints per bed
Size-adjusted complaint rate based on occupied beds.
| 0.09 | 0.50 | This facility has 82% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York assisted living residence (0.09 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 82% better |
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Complaint investigations
On-site investigations triggered by complaints filed with New York regulators.
| 0 | 15 | This facility has 100% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York assisted living residence (0 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 100% better |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
The most recent inspection on July 15, 2025, cited one deficiency related to records and reports. Earlier inspections showed a mix of results, including a relicensure survey in October 2024 with multiple deficiencies across admission standards, resident services, food service, personnel, environmental standards, and emergency planning. Prior reports also noted issues mainly with resident services supervision, environmental standards, and documentation, but no fines or enforcement actions were listed in the available reports. Complaint investigations during this period were unsubstantiated or did not result in deficiencies. The pattern suggests some recurring challenges in resident services and recordkeeping, with no clear trend of improvement or decline.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsLawsuit overview for Dutchess Care
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Total Cases
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
12
Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure.
12
Active Cases
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Lawsuits still moving through the courts. Active claims can affect day-to-day operations, settlement risk, and insurance posture.
0
Closed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
12
12 Disposed
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
12
12 Disposed
Since
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2010
Year of the earliest case on record. A long history with steady filings suggests persistent issues; a recent first filing means newer exposure.
2010
Most Recent
Year of the most recent filing. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023
Year of the most recent filing. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023
Next Court Date
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
Jul 29, 2026
Next scheduled court appearance on record across active cases.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dutchess Care
Who is the owner of Dutchess Care?
The legal owner and operator of Dutchess Care is Azzy Reckess Paula Reckess.
Is Dutchess Care in a walkable area?
Dutchess Care has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
What is the license number of Dutchess Care?
According to NY state health department records, Dutchess Care's license number is 230-F-044.
How many beds does Dutchess Care have?
Dutchess Care has 92 beds.
Are there photos of Dutchess Care?
Yes — there are 11 photos of Dutchess Care in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Dutchess Care?
Dutchess Care is located at 186 Washington Street.
What is the phone number of Dutchess Care?
(845) 471-7930 will put you in contact with the team at Dutchess Care.
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