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2090 Albany Post Road Montrose, NY 10548 · Westchester County
CMS certification number 335832 · See this home on Medicare Care Compare
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.
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.
About this nursing home
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.
DHonor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
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.
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.
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.
DEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
GPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
DProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
DTimely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
DRespond appropriately to all alleged violations.
July 27, 2023 · 8 citations
DHonor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
DImmediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
DDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
DDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
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.
DProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
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.
DMake sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
June 22, 2019 · 2 citations
DReasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
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.
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.
Questions to ask on a tour of New York State Veterans Home at Montrose
- 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?
- CMS cited the home under its abuse and neglect rules on March 11, 2026. How are staff trained, and how are concerns reported?
- Weekend staffing is 16% below the all-week average. Who is on duty on Saturday nights?
- The last standard inspection was more than two years ago. Can I see any recent complaint inspection results?
- 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.
| Date | Type | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 3, 2025 | Fine | $29,153 |
Rating history
| CMS month | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Quality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| October 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
| August 2026 | 2/5 | 1/5 | 5/5 | 3/5 |
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Hospitals near New York State Veterans Home at Montrose
The Medicare-certified hospitals closest to this nursing home, with their CMS data. Ask the home which hospital it usually sends residents to.
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0.5 mi
VA Hudson Valley Healthcare System MontroseNo ER listed in Medicare data ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5
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3.7 mi
Hudson Valley Hospital Center Cortlandt ManorEmergency room ★★★★★ Medicare overall 5 of 5Median ER visit 3h 22m for patients treated and sent home
- 3.9 mi
Hospital ratings, ER visit times and more at Hospitals In Each State
Source: CMS Care Compare. Distances are approximate.
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