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2090 Albany Post Road Montrose, NY 10548 · Westchester County

(914) 788-6000

Cited for abuse Accepts Medicare 252 certified beds Government

CMS certification number 335832 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare

CMS abuse icon CMS marks this nursing home with its abuse icon. CMS shows the icon for homes with abuse citations in recent inspections: an abuse citation where residents were harmed (scope and severity G or higher) within the past year, or abuse citations at D or higher (potential for harm) in each of the last two years. Shown as of October 2026. Details on Care Compare.

Ratings come from CMS and are updated monthly; these are from October 2026. Check the latest inspection report and visit in person before you decide.

Is New York State Veterans Home at Montrose a good nursing home? Reviews, ratings and inspection record

There are no official resident reviews of nursing homes: Medicare's Care Compare publishes inspections, staffing and quality data instead. Here is what that record shows for New York State Veterans Home at Montrose as of October 2026.

CMS rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the New York average of 3.1. Inspectors issued 22 citations in the last three years. CMS imposed 1 penalty, including $29,153 in fines, in that time. For short-term rehab patients CMS rates quality 4 out of 5; for long-term residents, 3 out of 5. CMS currently shows its abuse icon for this home (see above).

Online reviews from families and residents are on Google Maps and other sites; they reflect individual experiences and aren't checked by CMS. The full inspection reports, including what inspectors observed, are on Medicare Care Compare.

Staffing

Nursing staff spend about 4.34 hours per resident per day at New York State Veterans Home at Montrose, above the New York median of 3.57 (US median: 3.72). About 1.18 of those hours are from registered nurses. On weekends it falls to 3.66 hours, 16% below its all-week average. Ask how weekends are staffed. 27.6% of nursing staff left within a year (New York median 38.3%). That is lower than most homes in New York, a sign of a steadier team.

Nursing care per resident per day 4.34 hours
Above the New York median of 3.57 Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses and aides combined, from payroll records.
Registered nurse hours 1.18 per resident a day RNs handle assessments, medications and changes in condition.
Weekend nursing care 3.66 hours Per resident a day. A big drop from weekdays can mean thin weekend staffing.
Nursing staff turnover 27.6% a year Share of nursing staff who left over a year. Lower usually means steadier care.
Registered nurse turnover 34.8% a year Share of registered nurses who left over a year.
Administrators who left — Frequent leadership changes are worth asking about on a visit.

About this nursing home

Certified beds252
Residents per day 189 About 75% of beds filled, on average
OwnershipGovernment - State
Payment acceptedMedicare
Certified sinceOctober 2001
Part of a chainState of New York Comptroller's Office
Legal business nameSTATE OF NEW YORK COMPTROLLERS OFFICE

Paying for care at New York State Veterans Home at Montrose: Medicare and Medicaid

New York State Veterans Home at Montrose is certified for Medicare but not Medicaid. It can provide short-term skilled nursing and rehab covered by Medicare Part A, but if long-term care is needed and Medicaid becomes the payer, a move to a Medicaid-certified home would be needed. Nursing homes that accept Medicaid in New York.

In 2026 Medicare covers days 1–20 in full after the Part A deductible ($1,736 per benefit period); for days 21–100 you pay $217 a day; after day 100 you pay all costs. Medicare doesn't pay for long-term custodial care. Medicare's coverage rules.

Health inspections

The most recent standard inspection was on July 27, 2023 and found 8 deficiencies, plus 4 from complaint inspections in the same period. CMS notes that this home's most recent inspection was more than two years ago. In total, inspectors issued 22 citations in the last three years.

Each citation has a scope and severity letter from A to L. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.

What the inspections found

Over the last three years, inspectors issued 22 citations at New York State Veterans Home at Montrose across 7 inspection dates, 11 of them from complaint investigations. 4 were at the actual-harm level (G–I), most recently on March 24, 2026. The most common areas cited were freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation (6) and resident rights (6). The most serious was cited under the CMS rule to "ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents" (tag F0689, level G, March 24, 2026). 6 citations were under CMS's abuse, neglect and exploitation rules.

March 24, 2026 · 3 citations · includes complaint inspection

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

Actual harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0561 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

DHonor 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.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0585 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 8, 2026)

March 11, 2026 · 1 citation, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

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

Actual harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Apr 17, 2026)

June 4, 2025 · 2 citations · includes complaint inspection

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies · Tag F0725 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · Tag F0689 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 31, 2025)

April 3, 2025 · 5 citations, includes actual harm · includes complaint inspection

GEnsure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.

Actual harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0604 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2025)

GPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Actual harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0605 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0600 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2025)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0609 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2025)

DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · Tag F0610 · Complaint inspection · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 23, 2025)

July 27, 2023 · 8 citations

DHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0565 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2023)

DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0580 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0656 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2023)

DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2023)

DEnsure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · Tag F0761 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2023)

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

Potential for more than minimal harm · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · Tag F0812 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2023)

DConduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Administration Deficiencies · Tag F0838 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2023)

DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Environmental Deficiencies · Tag F0921 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2023)

June 22, 2019 · 2 citations

DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0558 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 15, 2019)

DHonor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Rights Deficiencies · Tag F0578 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 15, 2019)

July 13, 2018 · 1 citation

DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Potential for more than minimal harm · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · Tag F0657 · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Sep 12, 2018)

Questions to ask on a tour of New York State Veterans Home at Montrose

  1. Inspectors cited the home at the actual-harm level on March 24, 2026 under the rule on quality of life and care. What changed afterwards, and can I see the plan of correction?
  2. CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on March 11, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
  3. Weekend staffing is 16% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
  4. The last standard inspection was more than two years ago. Can I see any recent complaint inspection results?
  5. When is the first care-plan meeting, and can family attend?

Questions come from this home's CMS data: its inspections, staffing and ownership record.

Fines and payment denials

1 penalty in the last three years, including $29,153 in fines.

DateTypeAmount or length
Apr 3, 2025 Fine $29,153

Rating history

CMS monthOverallInspectionStaffingQuality
October 2026 2/5 1/5 5/5 3/5
August 2026 2/5 1/5 5/5 3/5
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