Dutchess Care
Dutchess Care
Dutchess Care is a senior living community on Washington Street in downtown Poughkeepsie, New York. It has a Walk Score of 90, so residents can easily walk to run errands. The city location also makes it simple for visitors to get there by public transit.
The building has 92 beds; this is a medium size for a senior home, helping the facility stay organized while serving plenty of people. The staff is a key feature; unlike many other care homes, Dutchess Care has licensed nurses and assistants on duty 24 hours a day. This means they can watch a resident’s health closely at all times. They also have a “Skilled Caregiving” program to help people with more serious health needs.
The New York State Department of Health checks the facility often. They inspect things like care plans, medical records, and food service to make sure the home meets safety rules.
Dutchess Care is a smart choice for those who need medical care in the heart of the city. With 24/7 nursing and a great location, it stands out from more isolated or less medical-focused options. It is a solid choice for anyone looking for both clinical help and easy access to downtown Poughkeepsie.
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
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 Score
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the New York state average. The score below shows how many points this facility sits above or below the typical New York nursing home score (the benchmark); higher is better.This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
8 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)
Rank #144 / 591 in New York Inspection Score — State benchmarked This home is ranked 144th out of 591 homes in New York for Inspection Score. Shows this facility's inspection score compared to the New York average among 591 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Rankings are based only on facilities in New York that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score. Inspection score: 91 out of 100. Letter grade A-. 8 points above the New York average for nursing homes (83/100)
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
5 Worse
Metrics worse than New York average:
• Total citations (92% above)
• Citations per year (92% above)
• Citations per inspection (157% above)
• Inspections with citations (75% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above) 4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total complaints (90% below)
• Complaints per year (90% below)
• Complaints per bed (82% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
• Total citations (92% above)
• Citations per year (92% above)
• Citations per inspection (157% above)
• Inspections with citations (75% above)
• Inspection citation rate (127% above) 4 Better Metrics better than New York average:
• Total complaints (90% below)
• Complaints per year (90% below)
• Complaints per bed (82% below)
• Complaint investigations (100% below)
Latest Inspection
July 15, 2025
Other An inspection that falls outside standard annual surveys and formal complaint investigations. May include administrative compliance checks, documentation reviews, focused surveys on specific concerns, or revisit surveys to verify prior corrections.
Citations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total citations
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 25 | 13 | This facility has 92% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (25 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 92% worse |
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Citations per year
Average citations per year since 2021.
| 5 | 2.6 | This facility has 92% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (5 vs. NY avg 2.6).↑ 92% worse |
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Citations per inspection
Average citations per inspection.
| 3.6 | 1.4 | This facility has 157% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (3.6 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 157% worse |
Inspections
| 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 had 22% fewer total inspections than the New York average (7 vs. NY avg 9). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 22% fewer |
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Inspections with citations
Inspections that resulted in at least one regulatory citation.
| 7 | 4 | This facility has 75% more inspections with citations than a typical New York nursing home (7 vs. NY avg 4).↑ 75% worse |
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Inspection citation rate
Percentage of inspections that resulted in at least one citation.
| 100% | 44% | This facility has 56 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (100% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 56% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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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 nursing home (8 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 90% better |
|
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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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 nursing home (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, found one deficiency related to records and reports.
- The October 11, 2024 relicensure survey cited 15 deficiencies across admission standards, resident services, food service, personnel, environmental standards, and emergency planning.
- Several inspections since 2021 noted repeated single deficiencies in resident services supervision and records, with no substantiated complaints reported.
Lawsuit 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
Cases that have been disposed of — dismissed, settled, or decided. Shows how the facility has historically resolved disputes.
12
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
Most recent filing on record. Recent activity means legal disputes are still being raised against this facility.
2023
Most recent filing on record. 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.
Jul 29, 2026Places of interest near Dutchess Care
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The information below is reported by the New York State Department of Health.
| The Landing Of Poughkeepsie | AL MC RC | Poughkeepsie (City Of Poughkeepsie) | 121 | No | 15 | Landing Senior Care, LLC | - | 2 | 50%
Facility
50%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#190 / 321 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
6
Rank
#58 / 321 | 1
Facility
1
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#105 / 321 | 0.5
Facility
0.5
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#146 / 321 | Studio / 1 Bed |
| Dutchess Care | AL | Poughkeepsie | 92 | No | 90 | - | 91
Facility
91
NY AVG
83
Rank
#144 / 591 | 13 | 0%
Facility
0%
NY AVG
44.4%
Rank
#1 / 321 | 0
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0
NY AVG
6
Rank
#246 / 321 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
14.5
Rank
#1 / 321 | 0
Facility
0
NY AVG
1.6
Rank
#1 / 321 | - |
| PAZ Health Care | AL HC NH | Poughkeepsie (City Of Poughkeepsie) | - | No | 45 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
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Dutchess Care is located in Poughkeepsie, New York State.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Dutchess Care
Who is the owner of Dutchess Care?
Dutchess Care is legally operated by 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 2 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, Poughkeepsie, NY 12601.
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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