MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER

Mountainside Residential Care Center is a long-term care facility located at 42158 State Highway 28 in Margaretville, New York (zip code 12455), within Delaware County. The facility operates under non-profit corporate ownership and is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. It has a total of 82 certified beds and is currently active. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) assigns star ratings to nursing facilities based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Mountainside Residential Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5. The health inspection component received a rating of 2 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5, placing it at the national average. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5, which is above the national average. These ratings are based on data reported to CMS and reflect performance across distinct operational categories. Mountainside Residential Care Center is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid as forms of payment. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care following a qualifying hospital stay, subject to eligibility requirements and coverage limits. Medicaid may cover longer-term custodial care for residents who meet financial and medical eligibility criteria. Individuals and families seeking placement should contact the facility directly at (845) 586-1800 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay options, and any additional accepted insurance plans. When compared to the national average overall CMS rating of 3.0 stars, Mountainside Residential Care Center's overall rating of 2 stars falls below that benchmark. However, its quality measure rating of 4 stars indicates above-average performance in clinical outcome metrics tracked by CMS, such as rates of hospitalization, medication use, and resident functional status. The health inspection rating of 2 stars suggests a higher-than-average number or severity of deficiencies identified during state inspection surveys. The staffing rating of 3 stars reflects staffing levels consistent with the national norm. Prospective residents and their representatives are encouraged to review the full CMS Nursing Home Care Compare profile for detailed inspection reports and staffing data specific to this facility.