St. Josephs Place
160 East Main Street, Port Jervis, NY 12771 · Orange County · (845) 856-5351
46 certified beds, about 40 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1988
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
3 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335692 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 30, 2026, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since August 2021 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.86 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.95 of those hours.
25.8% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
008/21
002/24
703/26
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 7 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
4D
3E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
March 30, 2026Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 7 citations
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure a safe clean, comfortable, environment for three (3) of six (6) residents (Resident #20, Resident #25, Resident #33,) reviewed for Environment. Specifically, 1) wheelchairs for Resident #20 and Resident #25 were soiled, the walls in Resident #25's room had holes/dents/ unfinished paint and exposed caulk and Resident #33's wheelchair had torn fabric edges, soiled/worn padding on the armrests, and 2) the end cap on the radiator in the bathroom in room [ROOM NUMBER] was not affixed leaving an exposed sharp edge.
- E 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews during the recertification and abbreviated surveys (2796313), the facility did not ensure that residents knew how to file a grievance or were informed of the response to the grievance for 12 of 12 residents (Resident #11, Resident #29, Resident #34, Resident #13, Resident #20, Resident #24, Resident #25, Resident #8, Resident #35, Resident #41, Resident #14, Resident #26) interviewed during resident council and one (1) of three (3) residents reviewed for care planning (Resident #17). Specifically, 1) Residents interviewed during resident council were not aware of the grievance process and there was no documented evidence listing the grievances and response to grievances; 2) Resident #17's representative had multiple concerns and grievances regarding Resident #17's plan of care that were inconsistently addressed and documented.
- E Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews, and record reviews during the recertification and abbreviated surveys (#2796313 and 2725477) the facility did not ensure that residents unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary assistance with toileting for one (2) of four (4) residents (Resident #27 and #17) reviewed for activities of daily living and other residents that expressed a delay in call bell times during the Resident Council meeting. Specifically, Resident #27 was not provided toileting assistance as needed to maintain or improve their ability to carry out activities of daily living. 2) Resident #17 was observed with their call bell on and not receiving care timely. 3) Other residents expressed concerns with not getting needs met due to delays in response to call bells, and delays were observed.
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review during the recertification and abbreviated surveys (2796313), the facility failed to ensure that residents received treatment and/or care in accordance with professional standards of practice for one (1) of four (4) residents (Resident #17) reviewed for Activities of Daily Living. Specifically, Resident #17 was not scheduled to have a follow up appointment with the cardiologist within the time frame indicated on the patient hospital discharge instructions.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview, the facility failed to ensure each resident received necessary respiratory care, including oxygen therapy, in accordance with professional standards of practice and physician orders for one (1)) of three (3) residents (Resident #9) reviewed for Respiratory Care. Specifically, oxygen was not administered at the correct flow rate per physician order for Resident #9.
- D Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview the facility failed to ensure proper disposal of garbage and refuse. Specifically, the recyclables front load dumpster was missing one lid, and one bag of food garbage was lying on the ground behind the kitchen loading dock.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review the facility failed to ensure that soiled linens were handled, stored, processed, and transported to prevent the spread of infection. Specifically soiled linen carts were observed stored both overflowing and closed on the unit hallway adjacent to the clean linen cart. There were bagged soiled linens observed on the floor and open bags with exposed soiled linens in the soiled utility room.
February 19, 2024Standard inspection · 0 citations
August 4, 2021Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
15 fire safety citations on file: 5 on March 30, 2026, 2 on February 19, 2024, 8 on August 4, 2021.
Every fire safety citation15 citations
- F Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- F Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
- E Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
- D To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- E Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- D Have corridors or aisles that are unobstructed and are at least 8 feet in width.
- D Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Provide outside doors or windows in every resident room.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- C Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
- C Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.86 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.95 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.36 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.07 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.84 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 25.8% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 14.3% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.69 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.05 on weekdays and 3.36 on weekends, 17% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.86 in April to June 2025 to 3.86 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.86 | 0.95 | 4.05 | 3.36 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 40 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.77 | 0.88 | 3.95 | 3.32 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 38 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.75 | 0.95 | 3.94 | 3.27 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 38 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.86 | 1.00 | 4.07 | 3.35 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 37 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New York, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.55 | 0.68 | 3.72 | 3.13 | 9.8% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 19.8 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.2 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.9 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.1 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 21.6 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.9 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 26.0 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.4 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 9.6 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.2 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BON SECOURS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bon Secours Charity Health System, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 100% | 01/01/2000 |
| Bon Secours Charity Health System, Inc. | Indirect ownership interest | Organization | 01/01/2000 | |
| Baker, Patrick | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| Costello, Anthony | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Difiglia, Mario | Corporate director | Individual | 04/01/2024 | |
| El-Rayess, Tamer | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2017 | |
| Gevertz, Susan | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Grannum, Sandra | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2014 | |
| Lubarsky, David | Corporate director | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| Madis, Mark | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Ratner, Joshua | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Rogowsky, Martin | Corporate director | Individual | 02/05/2025 | |
| Rosenblut, Michael | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Weitzman, Jonas | Corporate director | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Lubarsky, David | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| Pickens, Andrew | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/26/2025 | |
| Yezzo, Marie | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Yezzo, Marie | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Costello, Anthony | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| El-Rayess, Tamer | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Gevertz, Susan | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Grannum, Sandra | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2019 | |
| Lubarsky, David | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 02/17/2025 | |
| Ratner, Joshua | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2022 | |
| Rogowsky, Martin | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 02/05/2025 | |
| Rosenblut, Michael | Trustee of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2023 | |
| Madis, Mark | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/25/2025 | |
| Weitzman, Jonas | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 08/25/2025 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on March 30, 2026: "Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on March 30, 2026: "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."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 30, 2026: "Dispose of garbage and refuse properly."
- What changed in infection control since the last inspection, and who on staff is the infection preventionist?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on March 30, 2026: "Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program."
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New York contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in New York. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- Inspections and complaints: New York State Department of Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: NYS Health Profiles: Nursing Homes, where New York publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is St. Josephs Place's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates St. Josephs Place 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did St. Josephs Place get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on March 30, 2026. The New York average is 8.1.
- Has St. Josephs Place been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does St. Josephs Place accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns St. Josephs Place?
- CMS lists 28 owners and managers. Legal business name: BON SECOURS COMMUNITY HOSPITAL.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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