46 Brookmeade Drive, Rhinebeck, NY 12572 · Dutchess County · (845) 876-2071
120 certified beds, about 112 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1977
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335613 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on March 11, 2024, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 7 health citations since April 2019 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 3.06 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.49 of those hours.
28.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
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.
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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview conducted during the recertification survey from 3/5/24- 3/11/24, the facility did not ensure that the call bell system was accessible for 1 of 27 residents reviewed for environment. Specifically, Resident #4 was observed on two occasions with the call bell system not within the resident's reach.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, interviews and record review conducted during a recertification survey 3/5/24-3/11/24, the facility did not ensure that the comprehensive person-centered care plan was developed for 1 of 1 residents (#92) reviewed for eye infections. Specifically, there was no care plan in place to address Resident #92's medical needs for an eye infection.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview conducted during a recertification survey from 3/5/24 to 3/11/24, the facility did not ensure that the necessary assistance and care were provided to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) for 1 of 2 residents reviewed for dignity. Specifically (Resident #261) was not toileted or provided with continent care from 3/4/23 at 6:00 PM until 3/5/24 at 11:40 AM the following day after asking for assistance and using call bell.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record reviews and staff interviews on the recertification and abbreviated surveys (NY00328105) from 3/5/24 to 3/11/24, the facility did not ensure that necessary medications were administered according to the physician order for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #92) reviewed for medications. Specifically, Resident #92 was prescribed antibiotic eye drops for 3 days but was given 8 extra doses beyond the three days.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that food contact and non-food contact equipment and kitchenware were maintained in sanitary condition in accordance with standards for food service safety. Chapter 1 Sub-Part 14-1 of the State Sanitary Code states that food contact surfaces are to be washed, rinsed and sanitized after each use and when contaminated; non-food contact surfaces are to be cleaned as often as necessary to keep the equipment free of accumulation of dust, dirt, food particles and other debris.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interviews conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that staff followed facility protocol and standards of practice to ensure safe delivery of medication. Specifically, (1) a randomly observed resident was not provided direct supervision of the medication administration by the medication nurse (2) the resident was not assessed by the interdisciplinary team to determine if the resident can safely self-administer medication. (Resident #31).
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview conducted during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure that staff followed proper gloving, handwashing technique, and protection of unused items that would be returned to the treatment cart, to prevent cross contamination and the spread of infection. This was evident for 1 of 2 residents (Resident # 99) reviewed for pressure ulcers on the B Unit.
5 fire safety citations on file: 2 on March 11, 2024, 3 on September 14, 2021.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
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) | 3.06 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.49 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 2.82 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 1.88 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.68 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 28.9% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 25.0% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.52 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
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 3.15 on weekdays and 2.82 on weekends, 10% 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 2.76 in April to June 2025 to 3.06 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 | 3.06 | 0.49 | 3.15 | 2.82 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 112 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 2.84 | 0.48 | 2.93 | 2.63 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 114 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 2.89 | 0.46 | 3.01 | 2.60 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 112 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 2.76 | 0.43 | 2.80 | 2.64 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 110 |
| 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.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $23.36 | $21.04 to $24.99 | 87,990 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $32.30 | $29.52 to $37.00 | 39,400 |
| Registered nurses | $52.62 | $45.60 to $62.34 | 205,810 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
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 | 0.0 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 7.8 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.2 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.5 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.8 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 12.8 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 3.0 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for The Baptist Home at Brookmeade's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it better than the national rate (61.2% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
61.2% this home
Better than the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · New York: 101 better, 157 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 208 eligible stays.
8.2% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · New York: 12 better, 5 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 202 eligible stays.
5.5% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · New York: 7 better, 21 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 149 eligible stays.
73.8% this home
Median of homes: New York60.6% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 107 residents counted.
0.4% this home
Median of homes: New York0.6% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 235 residents counted.
0.0% this home
Median of homes: New York2.0% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 235 residents counted.
100.0% this home
Median of homes: New York98.5% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 150 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: THE BAPTIST HOME OF BROOKLYN NY.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Albrecht, Andrew | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/09/2021 | |
| Bernitt, Carolyn | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/09/2021 | |
| Drake, Daniel | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/09/2021 | |
| Green, Michael | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/10/2020 | |
| Hoey, John | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/13/2020 | |
| Johnsen, Arnold | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 08/21/2021 | |
| Morelle, Allison | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 12/25/2025 | |
| Peixoto, Joseph | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 04/09/2021 | |
| Seymour, Philip | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/20/2024 | |
| Webb, Michael | Managing control - governing body | Individual | 10/14/2023 | |
| Aierstock, William | Corporate director | Individual | 02/14/2026 | |
| Albrecht, Andrew | Corporate director | Individual | 04/09/2021 | |
| Bernitt, Carolyn | Corporate director | Individual | 04/09/2021 | |
| Drake, Daniel | Corporate director | Individual | 04/09/2021 | |
| Intervallo, Francis | Corporate director | Individual | 02/14/2026 | |
| Johnsen, Arnold | Corporate director | Individual | 08/21/2021 | |
| Morelle, Allison | Corporate director | Individual | 12/25/2025 | |
| Peixoto, Joseph | Corporate director | Individual | 04/09/2021 | |
| Seymour, Philip | Corporate director | Individual | 10/20/2024 | |
| Green, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/10/2020 | |
| Hoey, John | Corporate officer | Individual | 04/13/2020 | |
| Stritt, Karen | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/14/2011 | |
| Traudt, Roland | Corporate officer | Individual | 02/14/2026 | |
| Webb, Michael | Corporate officer | Individual | 10/14/2023 | |
| Chisholm, Antoine | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 03/16/2022 | |
| Jaeger, Michael | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Stritt, Karen | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 02/14/2011 | |
| Zeidan, Brian | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 04/16/2024 | |
| The Community at Brookmeade, Inc. | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 07/07/2025 | |
| Chisholm, Antoine | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 03/16/2022 | |
| Jaeger, Michael | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2021 | |
| Stritt, Karen | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/14/2011 | |
| Zeidan, Brian | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 04/16/2024 |
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.
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