Mountainside Residential Care Center
Margaretville, Delaware County, New York · CCN 335339 · Non-profit (Corporation) · not part of a chain
CMS rates Mountainside Residential Care Center 2 of 5 overall as of August 2026. 82 certified beds, 70 residents a day on average. 14 citations on record from the current inspection cycles, 1 involving actual harm; 1 fine totalling $8,512 and 1 payment denial.
On record
- No health inspection in more than two years, by CMS’s own flag.
CMS’s ratings
The Five-Star Quality Rating System, as CMS publishes it. Where CMS gives no rating, the reason CMS gives is printed instead.
| Overall | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
|---|---|
| Health inspections | ★★☆☆☆ 2 of 5 |
| Staffing | ★★★☆☆ 3 of 5 |
| Quality measures | ★★★★☆ 4 of 5 |
| Quality: long-stay / short-stay | 4 / — of 5 |
Staffing
| Total nurse staffing | 3.70193 hours per resident per day |
|---|---|
| Registered nurses | 0.73552 hours per resident per day |
| Weekend total | 3.51369 hours per resident per day |
| Nursing staff turnover | 90.8% (registered nurses 88.9%) |
| Administrators who left | 1 |
Citations from health inspections
Each is a finding by a state surveyor on the date shown, in CMS’s words. The severity is CMS’s scope-and-severity grid, spelled out: harm on the left, how widespread on the right.
| Survey | Finding | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-29 complaint survey |
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 Deficiencies · tag F0600 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-07-29 complaint survey |
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0609 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-07-29 complaint survey |
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0742 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-16 |
| 2024-07-26 complaint survey |
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
G Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-07-26 | 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. Resident Rights Deficiencies · tag F0584 |
E No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; pattern | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-07-26 complaint survey |
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · tag F0610 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-07-26 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · tag F0758 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-20 |
| 2024-07-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies · tag F0880 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2024-12-20 |
| 2021-11-18 | 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 Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2022-01-24 |
| 2019-09-19 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · tag F0689 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-30 |
| 2019-09-19 | 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 Deficiencies · tag F0756 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-30 |
| 2019-09-19 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0812 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-30 |
| 2019-09-19 | Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · tag F0813 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-30 |
| 2019-09-19 | Keep all essential equipment working safely. Environmental Deficiencies · tag F0908 |
D No actual harm, with potential for more than minimal harm; isolated | Deficient, Provider has date of correction 2019-10-30 |
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-26 | Payment denial for 80 days from 2024-10-26 | — |
| 2024-07-26 | Fine | $8,512 |
Who owns and runs it
Every owner, officer and manager CMS lists, as filed. These are the names in CMS’s ownership record; anyone named in the ownership record can ask about it on the about page.
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Health Alliance Organization | 5% or greater security interest | — | 2009-03-11 |
| Kurra, Shankar Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-09-04 |
| Weir, Patrick Individual | adp of the snf | — | 2025-09-04 |
| Adams, Emilie Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Allen, Catherine Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Baker, Patrick Individual | corporate director | — | 2024-03-01 |
| Cioffi, Michael Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Difiglia, Mario Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-07-11 |
| Finch, Steve Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Kurra, Shankar Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Margulies, Fredric Individual | corporate director | — | 2012-03-10 |
| Martin, Colleen Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Mason, Diana Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Munro, Diane Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Rama, Dave Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Riedl, John Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Schwartz, Arnie Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Sickler, Craig Individual | corporate director | — | 2009-03-11 |
| Siegel, Richard Individual | corporate director | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Weir, Patrick Individual | corporate director | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Chessari, Elissa Individual | corporate officer | — | 2024-11-08 |
| Kurra, Shankar Individual | corporate officer | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Chessari, Elissa Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2024-11-08 |
| Kurra, Shankar Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2023-01-01 |
| Weir, Patrick Individual | operational/managerial control | — | 2025-05-01 |
| Finch, Steve Individual | trustee of the snf | — | 2023-01-01 |
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Provider Data Catalog (public domain), files dated 2026-08-01. Ratings are CMS’s; citations are state surveyors’ findings; nothing here is estimated or a recommendation. Every nursing home in Delaware County.