Mostly short-term rehab stays
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie is a 160-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility at 965 Dutchess Turnpike in Poughkeepsie, New York, operated by a non-profit in Dutchess County. 24-hour staffing and on-site physician services exist. The facility provides skilled nursing, short- and long-term care, memory care, and respite services, with Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay accepted.
CMS scores the facility 3 stars, with a health inspection sub-rating 29.6 percent below New York average. Staffing and quality measure sub-ratings run above state average. Nurse hours stand at 3h 58m per resident per day, 14 percent above the New York average, placing the facility 84th of 388 state SNFs. Across three inspections since early 2024, the facility averaged 12 deficiencies per year, 135 percent above the state average of 5.1. A February 2024 inspection cited 19 deficiencies covering food safety, infection control, medication storage, and extensive life safety systems, all corrected by April 2024. A January 2025 inspection cited a free-from-abuse-and-neglect deficiency, corrected by February 2025. No fines, immediate jeopardy findings, or substantiated complaints are on record. Occupancy is at 93 percent, above New York’s 88.3 percent average.
Programs include Adult Foster Family Care, spiritual care, and therapeutic recreation.
The community, with above-average staffing and strong local demand, fits residents needing skilled nursing, memory care, or short-term rehabilitation within a non-profit setting in Dutchess County.
Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie, Inc is legally operated by Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie, Inc (Not for Profit).
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.
Citations
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Total citations
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15 | 13 | This facility has 15% more total citations than a typical New York nursing home (15 vs. NY avg 13).↑ 15% worse |
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Health citations
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13 | 20 | This facility has 35% fewer health citations than a typical New York nursing home (13 vs. NY avg 20).↓ 35% better |
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Life safety citations
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2 | 4 | This facility has 50% fewer life safety citations than a typical New York nursing home (2 vs. NY avg 4).↓ 50% better |
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Citations per year
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2.5 | 2.2 | This facility has 14% more citations per year than a typical New York nursing home (2.5 vs. NY avg 2.2).↑ 14% worse |
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Citations per inspection
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2.5 | 1.4 | This facility has 79% more citations per inspection than a typical New York nursing home (2.5 vs. NY avg 1.4).↑ 79% worse |
Inspections
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This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total inspections
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6 | 9 | This facility has 33% fewer total inspections than a typical New York nursing home (6 vs. NY avg 9).↓ 33% better |
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Inspections with citations
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4 | 4 | This facility has inspections with citations in line with the New York average (4 vs. NY avg 4).— At avg |
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Inspection citation rate
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67% | 44% | This facility has 23 percentage points higher inspection citation rate than a typical New York nursing home (67% vs. NY avg 44%).↑ 23% worse |
Complaints & Investigations
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This Facility | NY Average | vs. NY Avg |
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Total complaints
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41 | 79 | This facility has 48% fewer total complaints than a typical New York nursing home (41 vs. NY avg 79).↓ 48% better |
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Complaints per year
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6.8 | 13.2 | This facility has 48% fewer complaints per year than a typical New York nursing home (6.8 vs. NY avg 13.2).↓ 48% better |
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Complaints per bed
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0.27 | 0.50 | This facility has 46% fewer complaints per bed than a typical New York nursing home (0.27 vs. NY avg 0.5).↓ 46% better |
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Complaint investigations
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11 | 15 | This facility has 27% fewer complaint investigations than a typical New York nursing home (11 vs. NY avg 15).↓ 27% better |
New York average 3.6
Last Health inspection on Jan 2025
New York average 18.5
New York average 5.05
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
9 of 18 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 18 resulted from complaint investigations; and 5 of 18 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
New York average: 0.2
New York average: 0.2
How this facility protects residents through staff vaccination policies and immunization practices.
Percentage of facility employees vaccinated against influenza.
Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.
Source: State court e-filing records
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
978 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 94 | 24 | 118 | 27,656 | 92 | 100% | 8.1 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 42 | 0 | 42 | 15,335 | 92 | 100% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 11 | 0 | 11 | 3,159 | 92 | 100% | 7 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,067 | 91 | 99% | 7.8 |
| Dietitian | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,533 | 90 | 98% | 7.3 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 849 | 63 | 68% | 7.4 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 3 | 0 | 3 | 847 | 66 | 72% | 7.6 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 0 | 2 | 843 | 70 | 76% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 0 | 5 | 712 | 82 | 89% | 7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 438 | 58 | 63% | 7.6 |
| Other Social Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 434 | 62 | 67% | 7 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 413 | 59 | 64% | 7 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 385 | 55 | 60% | 7 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 364 | 52 | 57% | 7 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 1 | 2 | 87 | 19 | 21% | 4.6 |
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database
No penalties in the past 3 years
No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
64% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
34% of new residents, often for short stays.
2% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie, Inc based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents typically stay for a few weeks or months before returning home or moving on.
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Estimated distance in miles from Poughkeepsie's city center to Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie, Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie, Inc is located in Poughkeepsie, New York.
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| Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie, Inc |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Poughkeepsie | - |
160
Facility
160
NY AVG
160
Rank
#298 / 748
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90
Facility
90
NY AVG
63
Rank
#261 / 1173
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| The Pines at Poughkeepsie Center for Nursing & Rehabilitation |
NH
Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL
Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. |
Poughkeepsie | - |
200
Facility
200
NY AVG
160
Rank
#170 / 748
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90
Facility
90
NY AVG
63
Rank
#261 / 1173
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The legal owner and operator of Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie, Inc is Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie, Inc (Not for Profit).
Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie, Inc has a walk score of 90. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to NY state health department records, Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie, Inc's license number is 1302306N.
Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie, Inc's occupancy is 93%.
Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie, Inc has 160 beds.
Lutheran Center at Poughkeepsie, Inc has had 15 recently reported deficiencies.
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