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The Eleanor Nursing Care Center

1 of 5 overall from CMS

419 North Quaker Lane, Hyde Park, NY 12538

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At a glance

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The Eleanor Nursing Care Center is a 120-bed nursing home in Hyde Park, New York (Dutchess County). CMS rates it 1 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 2.67 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the New York average of 3.63. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $132,957 in the past three years.

Certified beds
120
Residents per day (average)
98.1
Certified since
1971 (55 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidCMS Special Focus: SFF CandidateCMS abuse citation icon: Yes

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

These labels are shown as CMS publishes them. They describe the inspection record, not what has changed since.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask The Eleanor Nursing Care Center

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. CMS lists this home as a candidate for its Special Focus Facility program, which means it qualifies but has not been selected. What has changed since the inspections behind that listing?Special Focus status in CMS data
  2. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $132,957 in the past three years. What changed after the most recent one?Penalties in CMS data
  3. CMS counts 32 health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle (the standard inspection on Apr 28, 2026 plus complaint and infection-control inspections); the New York average is 8.1. Which have been corrected?Inspection results in CMS data

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CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the New York average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 12 hours. The vertical line marks the New York average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the New York and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeNew YorkU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 24.2% 14.1% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.3% 5.8% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.9% 0.5% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0% 1.3% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 2.0% 19.5% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.2% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0% 3.1% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0% 91.5% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 24.6% 12.5% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 26.9% 13.2% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 99.0% 95.3% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 5.4% 6.5% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 27.3% 19.5% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 32.9% 13.7% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.88 1.70 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.66 1.36 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeNew YorkU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.4% 77.4% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 2.0% 1.2% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.8% 78.8% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 23.6% 20.6% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 6.7% 9.6% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 94 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. Of these, 1 was at the immediate jeopardy level; the rest were graded as no actual harm. 42 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation. The most recent citation at the harm level or above was on Sep 17, 2024: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Apr 28, 20263217
May 6, 20253018
Sep 17, 20243227

New York homes averaged 8.1 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (94)

  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Complaint investigation · Environmental · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction (Sep 17, 2026)

  2. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Let each resident or the resident's legal representative access or purchase copies of all the resident's records.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

  3. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

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

    Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction

  4. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facility.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction

  5. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 22, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2026)

  6. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction

  7. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Complaint investigation · Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

  12. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

    Complaint investigation · Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 22, 2026)

  13. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 22, 2026)

  14. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

  15. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

    Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

  16. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

  17. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

  18. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2026)

  19. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

  20. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jun 18, 2026)

  21. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2026)

  22. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

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

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2026)

  23. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has plan of correction

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Keep all essential equipment working safely.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction

  25. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Complaint investigation · Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jan 30, 2026)

Showing the 30 most recent of 94.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

DateTypeAmount
Sep 17, 2024Fine$132,957

New York homes averaged 0.5 fines and $23,070 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

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Compared within New York

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for The Eleanor Nursing Care Center?

The Eleanor Nursing Care Center has an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 1, staffing is 2 and quality measures is 3.

How many beds does The Eleanor Nursing Care Center have?

The Eleanor Nursing Care Center has 120 certified beds. It averages 98.1 residents per day, about 81.8% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at The Eleanor Nursing Care Center?

The home reports 2.67 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.35 hours from registered nurses. The New York average is 3.63 hours and 0.71 hours from registered nurses.

Has The Eleanor Nursing Care Center been fined?

Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $132,957 in the past three years.

Does The Eleanor Nursing Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 335323. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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