ElderGrade
C

55.4/100

Average

Putnam Ridge

46 Mt Ebo Road North, Brewster, NY 10509

CMS 1/5 stars #2 of 2 in Putnam County (845) 278-3636
Certified beds
160
Occupancy
93%
Ownership
For-profit
Accepts
Medicare + Medicaid

What to ask about before you visit

These are findings in the public CMS record for this home. They are not our opinion — each one comes straight from a federal inspection or enforcement file.

  • 1 citation(s) involving actual harm or immediate jeopardy

    Inspectors found violations at scope/severity G or above, meaning residents were harmed or placed in immediate jeopardy.

  • Last inspection was more than 2 years ago

    Ratings here are based on older survey data than at most facilities.

How this grade was calculated

Every point is shown. Nothing is weighted behind the scenes — the full formula is on How we grade.

Inspection safety

20.4/30

Citations from state health inspections over the last three surveys, weighted by how much harm CMS says they caused.

  • -4 for 1 actual-harm citation(s) in the last 3 years
  • -5.6 for 33 total citations against a national median of 17

Staffing

13/30

Nursing hours per resident per day, adjusted for how sick the residents are, plus RN cover and weekend consistency.

  • 3.5 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.57 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 9% against weekdays

Staff stability

7/15

How much of the nursing team leaves in a year. High turnover means a resident rarely sees the same face twice.

  • 45% of nursing staff left in the last year
  • -2 for 2 administrator departures

Resident outcomes

5/15

The CMS quality-measure rating, built from resident outcomes like falls, pressure ulcers, infections and antipsychotic use.

  • 2 of 5 stars on the CMS quality-measure rating

Enforcement history

10/10

Fines and payment denials CMS has imposed. A denial of payment means CMS stopped paying for new admissions.

  • No federal fines on record

Staffing, against the national average

Full detail

Hours of nursing care each resident receives per day. The marker on each bar is the national average.

Total nurse hours per resident per day 3.62 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.57 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

RNs are the licence level most likely to catch a resident deteriorating.

Weekend nurse hours 3.30 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

The shift most families visit, and the one thinned first.

Nursing staff turnover 45.40%
National average 45.80% Better than average

The share of nursing staff who left over the last year.

Recent inspection findings

All 44 citations

Last standard health inspection: October 25, 2023 (2 years ago).

G Sep 29, 2025 F0689 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Actual harm to a resident

E Sep 29, 2025 F0656 From a complaint

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 29, 2025 F0561 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 29, 2025 F0609 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 29, 2025 F0679 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 29, 2025 F0741 From a complaint

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Ensure that the facility has sufficient staff members who possess the competencies and skills to meet the behavioral health needs of residents.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Jul 7, 2025 F0584 From a complaint

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

E Apr 23, 2025 F0725 From a complaint

Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record
Owner Type Role Since
LEVIN, JANET Individual W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
WILLINGER, CHAYA Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
GREENBERGER, ERIC Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Putnam Ridge

What is the ElderGrade for Putnam Ridge? +

Putnam Ridge holds an ElderGrade of C (55.4 out of 100), which we describe as "average". The grade combines its inspection citations, nurse staffing levels, staff turnover, resident outcomes and enforcement history from the federal CMS record.

How many nursing hours does each resident get at Putnam Ridge? +

Residents receive an average of 3.62 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Putnam Ridge been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 44 citations on record were scored at scope and severity G or above, meaning inspectors found actual harm to a resident or immediate jeopardy to resident safety.

Does Putnam Ridge accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Putnam Ridge is certified to accept Medicaid, which is the programme that pays for long-term custodial care once a resident meets their state's income and asset limits.