NEW YORK STATE VETERANS HOME AT MONTROSE
Over 2 years since last inspection. Current conditions may differ from available data.
The New York State Veterans Home at Montrose has received a Trust Grade of F, indicating significant concerns about its quality of care. It ranks #536 out of 594 nursing homes in New York, placing it in the bottom half of facilities statewide, and #40 out of 42 in Westchester County, suggesting there are very few local options that are worse. The facility's trend appears to be improving slightly, as the number of reported issues decreased from 8 in 2023 to 7 in 2025. Staffing is a strength, with a 4 out of 5-star rating and an 18% turnover rate, which is well below the state average. However, the facility has incurred $44,850 in fines, which is concerning and higher than 83% of facilities in New York, indicating repeated compliance issues. Specific incidents include staff using physical restraints on a resident without a medical justification and failing to maintain minimum staffing requirements on multiple occasions, which raises concerns about the overall quality of care and resident safety. Overall, while there are some strengths, particularly in staffing, the serious deficiencies and fines are significant red flags for families considering this home.
- Trust Score
- F
- In New York
- #536/594
- Safety Record
- Moderate
- Inspections
- Getting Better
- Staff Stability ✓ Good
- 18% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 30 points below New York's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- Penalties ⚠ Watch
- $44,850 in fines. Higher than 95% of New York facilities. Major compliance failures.
- Skilled Nurses ✓ Good
- Each resident gets 53 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — more than average for New York. RNs are trained to catch health problems early.
- Violations ⚠ Watch
- 18 deficiencies on record. Higher than average. Multiple issues found across inspections.
The Good
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4-Star Staffing Rating · Above-average nurse staffing levels
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Low Staff Turnover (18%) · Staff stability means consistent care
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover is low (18%)
30 points below New York average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, staff retention, fire safety.
The Bad
Below New York average (3.0)
Significant quality concerns identified by CMS
Above median ($33,413)
Moderate penalties - review what triggered them
The Ugly 18 deficiencies on record
Jun 2025
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Accident Prevention
(Tag F0689)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interviews conducted during the Recertification and Abbreviated Survey NY 00331181 from 5/28/25 to 6/4/25 the facility did not ensure residents received adequate supervision...
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CONCERN
(E)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0725
(Tag F0725)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview conducted during the Recertification and Abbreviated surveys (NY 00350287) from 05/28/25 to 06/04/25, the facility did not ensure there was sufficient nursing staf...
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Apr 2025
5 deficiencies
2 Harm
SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0604
(Tag F0604)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews during an abbreviated survey (NY00375411), the facility did not ensure that a resident is ...
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SERIOUS
(G)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Actual Harm - a resident was hurt due to facility failures
Deficiency F0605
(Tag F0605)
A resident was harmed · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews during an abbreviated survey (NY00375411) the facility did not ensure that the resident wa...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Free from Abuse/Neglect
(Tag F0600)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews during an abbreviated survey (NY00375411) the facility did not ensure the resident was fre...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Report Alleged Abuse
(Tag F0609)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews during an abbreviated survey (NY00375411) , the facility did not ensure that all alleged v...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Investigate Abuse
(Tag F0610)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews during the abbreviated survey (NY00365964), the facility did not ensure that all allegatio...
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Jul 2023
8 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0565
(Tag F0565)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, interview, and record review conducted during a recertification survey and abbreviated survey (NY00301732), the facility did not consider the views of the family council and act ...
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CONCERN
(D)
📢 Someone Reported This
A family member, employee, or ombudsman was alarmed enough to file a formal complaint
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Notification of Changes
(Tag F0580)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interview during a recertification and abbreviated survey (# NY00303218) conducted from 7/20/2023-7/6...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews and record reviews conducted during the recertification survey, from 7/20/2023-7/27/2023 it was determined that for 1 of 38 residents reviewed for Comprehensive Care ...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on record review and interviews during the Recertification Survey the facility did not ensure that Comprehensive Care Plan...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0761
(Tag F0761)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, interviews, and record reviews conducted during the recertification survey from 7/20/23 to 7/27/23, it was determined that the facility did not ensure that drugs and biological'...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Food Safety
(Tag F0812)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey conducted 7/20/2023 - 7/27/2023, the facility did not ensure food was stored in accordance with professional standar...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0838
(Tag F0838)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on record review and interview during the 7/20/23-7/27/23 recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that a facility-wide assessment was conducted and documenetd to thoroughly assess th...
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Safe Environment
(Tag F0921)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observations, record review and interviews during the recertification survey from 7/20/2023 - 7/27/2023, the facility did not ensure a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment ...
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Jun 2019
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0558
(Tag F0558)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that the call bell system was accessible for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for Environment....
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CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observation, interview and record review conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that ...
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Jul 2018
1 deficiency
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0657
(Tag F0657)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on observations, record reviews and interviews conducted during a recertification survey, the facility did not insure that...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • 18% annual turnover. Excellent stability, 30 points below New York's 48% average. Staff who stay learn residents' needs.
- • 18 deficiencies on record, including 2 serious (caused harm) violations. Ask about corrective actions taken.
- • $44,850 in fines. Higher than 94% of New York facilities, suggesting repeated compliance issues.
- • Grade F (35/100). Below average facility with significant concerns.
About This Facility
What is New York State Veterans Home At Montrose's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns NEW YORK STATE VETERANS HOME AT MONTROSE an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is considered much below average nationally. Within New York, this rating places the facility higher than 0% of the state's 100 nursing homes. A rating at this level reflects concerns identified through health inspections, staffing assessments, or quality measures that families should carefully consider.
How is New York State Veterans Home At Montrose Staffed?
CMS rates NEW YORK STATE VETERANS HOME AT MONTROSE's staffing level at 4 out of 5 stars, which is above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 18%, compared to the New York average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at New York State Veterans Home At Montrose?
State health inspectors documented 18 deficiencies at NEW YORK STATE VETERANS HOME AT MONTROSE during 2018 to 2025. These included: 2 that caused actual resident harm and 16 with potential for harm. Deficiencies causing actual harm indicate documented cases where residents experienced negative health consequences.
Who Owns and Operates New York State Veterans Home At Montrose?
NEW YORK STATE VETERANS HOME AT MONTROSE is owned by a government entity. Government-operated facilities are typically run by state, county, or municipal agencies. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 252 certified beds and approximately 199 residents (about 79% occupancy), it is a large facility located in MONTROSE, New York.
How Does New York State Veterans Home At Montrose Compare to Other New York Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in New York, NEW YORK STATE VETERANS HOME AT MONTROSE's overall rating (1 stars) is below the state average of 3.0, staff turnover (18%) is significantly lower than the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (1 stars) is much below the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting New York State Veterans Home At Montrose?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is New York State Veterans Home At Montrose Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, NEW YORK STATE VETERANS HOME AT MONTROSE has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 1-star overall rating and ranks #100 of 100 nursing homes in New York. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at New York State Veterans Home At Montrose Stick Around?
Staff at NEW YORK STATE VETERANS HOME AT MONTROSE tend to stick around. With a turnover rate of 18%, the facility is 27 percentage points below the New York average of 46%. Low turnover is a positive sign. It means caregivers have time to learn each resident's needs, medications, and personal preferences. Consistent staff also notice subtle changes in a resident's condition more quickly. Registered Nurse turnover is also low at 27%, meaning experienced RNs are available to handle complex medical needs.
Was New York State Veterans Home At Montrose Ever Fined?
NEW YORK STATE VETERANS HOME AT MONTROSE has been fined $44,850 across 1 penalty action. The New York average is $33,527. While any fine indicates a compliance issue, fines under $50,000 are relatively common and typically reflect isolated problems that were subsequently corrected. Families should ask what specific issues led to these fines and confirm they've been resolved.
Is New York State Veterans Home At Montrose on Any Federal Watch List?
NEW YORK STATE VETERANS HOME AT MONTROSE is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.