ElderGrade
C

64/100

Average

Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare

Route 40, Argyle, NY 12809

CMS 3/5 stars #3 of 4 in Washington County (518) 638-8274
Certified beds
122
Occupancy
98%
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.

  • Abuse icon on record

    CMS flags this facility for citations of abuse that caused harm, or potential for harm, to residents.

  • 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.

  • $9,620 in federal fines

    CMS has fined this facility across 1 penalty action(s).

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

26/30

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

Staffing

13/30

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

  • 3.41 total nurse hours per resident per day (national median 3.77)
  • 0.42 RN hours per resident per day
  • Weekend staffing drops 11% against weekdays

Staff stability

12/15

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

  • 44% of nursing staff left in the last year

Resident outcomes

15/15

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

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

Enforcement history

8/10

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

  • $9,620 in federal fines across 1 action(s)

Grade ceiling applied

  • Capped at 64 (grade C) — CMS abuse icon 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 3.38 hrs
National average 3.86 hrs Below average
Registered nurse (RN) hours 0.42 hrs
National average 0.69 hrs Below average

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

Weekend nurse hours 3.01 hrs
National average 3.42 hrs Below average

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

Nursing staff turnover 44.30%
National average 45.80% Better than average

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

Recent inspection findings

All 12 citations

Last standard health inspection: September 12, 2025 (11 months ago).

G Sep 12, 2025 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Actual harm to a resident

D Sep 12, 2025 F0550

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 12, 2025 F0695

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 12, 2025 F0814

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Mar 26, 2024 F0600 From a complaint

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Sep 13, 2022 F0645

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 10, 2020 F0600

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

D Jan 10, 2020 F0692

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm

Who owns this home

Full record

Part of CENTERS HEALTH CARE, which operates 37 homes. Staffing budgets are usually set at chain level, not in the building.

Owner Type Role Since
GOLDMAN, NATHAN Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HENDRIX, HEIDI Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
LANTZITSKY, AHARON Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
ROZENBERG, KENNETH Individual MANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODY
HARGETT, KARA Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
JAFRI, MIKRAM Individual OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
HAGLER, DARYL Individual ADP OF THE SNF
HARGETT, KARA Individual ADP OF THE SNF
JAFRI, MIKRAM Individual ADP OF THE SNF
ROZENBERG, KENNETH Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST
SICKLICK, JEFFREY Individual 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST

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Common questions about Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare

What is the ElderGrade for Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare? +

Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare holds an ElderGrade of C (64 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 Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare? +

Residents receive an average of 3.38 nursing hours per day across all nursing staff, against a national average of 3.86 hours.

Has Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare been cited for harming residents? +

Yes. 1 of the 12 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 Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare accept Medicaid? +

Yes, Washington Center For Rehab And Healthcare 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.