MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER
42158 STATE HIGHWAY 28, Margaretville, NY 12455
Based on 2026 CMS Data
Official Government Ratings
Health Inspections
Frequency & severity of deficiencies
Staffing Levels
Nurse hours per resident per day
Quality Measures
Clinical outcomes & care quality
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Care Quality Indicators
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How MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER Compares
MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER is a 82-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Margaretville, New York. It holds an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the New York average of 3.0 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures (4 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (7.7%) is above the New York average of 3.1% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 82 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
By the numbers vs. New York average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.7% — worse than the New York average of 13.7% (29% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 7.7% — worse than the New York average of 3.1% (148% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 3.4% — better than the New York average of 6.5% (49% lower).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against New York averages across 593 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER with other nursing homes in Margaretville.
How is MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What is MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.7% here versus 13.7% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 7.7% here versus 3.1% across New York. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at MOUNTAINSIDE RESIDENTIAL CARE CENTER?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Margaretville
Margaretville sits in Delaware County, where adults 65 and older make up about 24.5% of the population — a higher share of seniors than New York as a whole (16.5% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 10,947 (24.5%)
- Median age
- 48.3 years
- Median household income
- $49,945
- Median home value
- $144,000
Demographics for Delaware County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Margaretville.
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