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FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME

21 FERNCLIFF DRIVE, RHINEBECK, NY, 12572
Operated by Ferncliff Nursing Home Co. Inc · 1 of 2 establishments
623110Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)

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OSHA inspections
6
over 34 years
Violations
24
$10,963 in penalties
Penalties
$10,963
$457 avg
Violations across 2 federal agencies
Enforcement actions from multiple agencies may indicate systemic compliance issues across functions.
Accident investigations on record
4 National Emphasis Program inspections

Summary

FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME has accumulated 24 OSHA violations across 6 inspections over 34 years of recorded history, with $10,963 in total assessed penalties.

The establishment sits in the 96th percentile for violations within its industry-state peer group of 523 employers. Inspection frequency runs at the 95th percentile. The most recent enforcement activity was recorded 15 years ago.

Federal records were found in 2 of 15 sources. Sources without matching records returned empty for this establishment.

Agency coverage

FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME appears in OSHA workplace safety, NLRB labor relations, and CMS nursing home enforcement records only. No matching records were found in WHD wage enforcement, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental compliance, OFLC visa and labor certification (historical), FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov federal debarment, CPSC product recalls, or NHTSA vehicle recalls.

OSHA workplace safety

Inspections
6
0.2 / yr · last 34 yrs
Violations
24
0.7 / yr
Penalties
$10,963
$457 avg / violation
63% serious37% other
Inspection trigger · complaint
3 of 6
Inspection trigger · planned
3 of 6

100% of inspections at this establishment produced violations, with 2 inspections producing serious-or-greater violations.

Most-cited OSHA standards

Top OSHA standards cited at this employer, ranked by citation count. Standards (CFR sections) cluster citations into safety themes -- machine guarding, lockout-tagout, hazard communication, fall protection, process safety, etc. A concentration on one or two sections reveals a pattern that individual citations don’t. 20 distinct standards shown · 20 citations in this view · $10,963 in penalties.

CFR sectionCitationsInspectionsTotal penaltyFirst citedLast cited
29 CFR 1910.0151 C11$1,875Dec 1991Dec 1991
5A000111$1,406Jan 1992Jan 1992
29 CFR 1926.0058 F02 I11$1,406Jan 1992Jan 1992
29 CFR 1910.0023 C0311$1,125Jan 2009Jan 2009
29 CFR 1910.0146 C0111$1,125Jan 2009Jan 2009
29 CFR 1910.0146 C0411$1,125Jan 2009Jan 2009
29 CFR 1910.1030 D03 I11$900Jan 2009Jan 2009
29 CFR 1910.0132 A11$750Dec 1991Dec 1991
29 CFR 1910.1200 E0111$750Dec 1991Dec 1991
29 CFR 1904.0004 A11$500Dec 2010Dec 2010
29 CFR 1910.1001 J04 I11Jan 2009Jan 2009
29 CFR 1910.0146 C0211Jan 2009Jan 2009
29 CFR 1910.0146 E0111Jan 2009Jan 2009
29 CFR 1910.1001 J07 VA11Mar 1999Mar 1999
29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I11Mar 1999Mar 1999
29 CFR 1910.1001 J03 V11Mar 1999Mar 1999
29 CFR 1910.1001 J07 IV11Mar 1999Mar 1999
29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 IV11Sep 1996Sep 1996
29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 IIB11Sep 1996Sep 1996
29 CFR 1910.1200 G0811Dec 1991Dec 1991

Source: OSHA inspection citations (violation_detail). CFR section codes can be looked up at osha.gov/laws-regs for the formal standard text. Per-inspection detail and the specific violation descriptions are available by expanding individual inspections below.

Peer comparison

96th

Worse on violations than nearly every other employer in NAICS 6231 within NY. Peer group: 523 employers. This establishment has 24 OSHA violations; peer median is 3.

Fewer violationsMore violations
Penalty percentile
89th
peer median: $1,554
Inspection frequency
95th
peer median: 2

Safety self-report (OSHA 300A)

Recordable injury rates the employer filed with OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application. DART covers cases with days away, restricted, or transferred; TRIR is the total recordable case rate.

DART rate
2.1
vs industry
−2.4
TRIR
2.1
vs industry
−4.2

Reported for 274 average annual employees at this establishment.

Source: OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported). Rates are per 100 full-time equivalent workers. Establishments below the ~10-FTE threshold are not required to report.

Industry benchmark

Industry avg TRIR
6.3
BLS SOII 2024
Industry avg DART
4.5
BLS SOII 2024
Self-reported TRIR
2.1
OSHA ITA Form 300A (employer self-reported)

BLS rates reflect industry-wide averages. Self-reported figures come from OSHA’s Injury Tracking Application; absence of self-reported data does not necessarily indicate non-compliance — many establishments fall below the ITA reporting threshold.

Inspection breakdown

Planned
3
Complaint
3

Complaint- and accident-triggered inspections are stronger risk signals than routine planned inspections.

OSHA severe injury reports

No severe injury reports (hospitalization, amputation, or loss of an eye) on file under 29 CFR 1904.39 for FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME. Verify directly with Occupational Safety and Health Administration

Activity timeline

Data refreshed
Weekly
First OSHA inspection
Most recent activity
15 years ago

No federal enforcement activity has been recorded against this establishment in 15+ years. Most recent activity: 15 years ago. Data on this page is refreshed weekly.

Wage & Hour Division (WHD)

No WHD wage, overtime, or child-labor enforcement cases on file for FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME. Verify directly with Wage and Hour Division

Mine safety (MSHA)

No MSHA mine safety violations on file for FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME. Verify directly with Mine Safety and Health Administration

Labor relations (NLRB)

Company-level in NY — for Ferncliff Nursing Home Co. Inc, not this location alone

Total cases
3
Unfair labor practice
1
Representation (union)
2

National Labor Relations Board — unfair labor practice charges and union representation cases. The NLRB records cases at the company/regional level (no worksite address), so these are matched by company name and state and may span other Ferncliff Nursing Home Co. Inc locations in the same state.

NLRB cases

National Labor Relations Board cases involving this employer. Includes unfair labor practice (ULP) filings and representation election proceedings. NLRB enforcement is process-driven; no per-case monetary penalty is assessed (remedies are case-by-case backpay orders, posting requirements, election re-runs, etc.). 3 cases · 1 ULP · 2 representation

Case numberTypeFiledClosedStatusRegion
03-RC-011943Representation electionOct 2009Nov 2009ClosedRegion 03, Buffalo, New York
03-CA-025618Unfair labor practiceOct 2005Nov 2005ClosedRegion 03, Buffalo, New York
34-RC-001844Representation electionAug 2000Sep 2000ClosedRegion 01, Boston, Massachusetts

Source: NLRB case files. Rows shown are those the agency has published. Region numbers (1–31) correspond to NLRB's geographic offices.

Visa & labor certification (OFLC) — historical

No H-1B, H-2A, or H-2B labor condition applications on file (historical data only — DOL ended OFLC publication) for FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME. Verify directly with Office of Foreign Labor Certification

Environmental compliance (EPA)

No EPA inspections or formal enforcement actions on file for FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME. Verify directly with Environmental Protection Agency

EPA-registered facilities

Every EPA ECHO facility associated with this employer, sorted most-significant first. Each row links to EPA’s Detailed Facility Report for the source-of-truth record. Permits column lists active programs (Air = Clean Air Act, Water = Clean Water Act, RCRA = hazardous waste, TRI = Toxics Release Inventory reporting). 1 facility.

FacilityPermitsStatusInspectionsFormal actionsPenaltiesLast inspectedECHO
FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME
21 FERNCLIFF DR · RHINEBECK, NY, 12572
RCRANo Violation Identified00View →

Source: EPA ECHO (Enforcement and Compliance History Online). Compliance status follows EPA’s own labels (“Sig Violation” = significant noncompliance; QNCR = quarters of noncompliance over the recent reporting window). Inactive facilities (struck through) retain historical enforcement records even after operations ceased.

CMS nursing-home record

CCN 335405 · Chain: ARCHCARE

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Overall rating
2 of 5 stars
Certified beds
309
Deficiencies (3y)
28
CMS fines
$0

Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (Care Compare) — health-inspection deficiencies, fines, and ratings. Full nursing-home record →

CMS Care Compare deficiencies

Every Health Deficiency citation issued by CMS surveyors during this facility’s annual and complaint-triggered surveys. F-tags reference 42 CFR 483 regulatory requirements (resident rights, staffing, infection control, medication management, etc.). Scope-severity letters grade citations from A (isolated potential harm) through L (widespread immediate jeopardy); immediate-jeopardy citations are the critical signal. 34 citations across 6 surveys · 1 actual-harm · 12 complaint-triggered · 34 marked corrected.

Survey dateF-TagSeverityDescriptionTypeCorrected
Nov 20250600G (harm)
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
ComplaintJan 2026
Feb 20250725E
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
ComplaintApr 2025
Feb 20250812E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
StandardApr 2025
Feb 20250580D
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
ComplaintApr 2025
Feb 20250584D
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
ComplaintApr 2025
Feb 20250677D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
StandardApr 2025
Feb 20250684D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
StandardApr 2025
Feb 20250688D
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
StandardApr 2025
Feb 20250689D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
ComplaintApr 2025
Feb 20250690D
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
StandardApr 2025
Feb 20250692D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
StandardApr 2025
Jan 20250689E
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
ComplaintMar 2025
Mar 20240686E
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
StandardJun 2024
Mar 20240725E
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
StandardMay 2024
Mar 20240807E
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides drinks consistent with resident needs and preferences and sufficient to maintain resident hydration.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
StandardMay 2024
Mar 20240812E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
StandardMay 2024
Mar 20240925E
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Environmental Deficiencies
ComplaintJun 2024
Mar 20240550D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident Rights Deficiencies
StandardMay 2024
Mar 20240584D
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
StandardJun 2024
Mar 20240600D
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
ComplaintMay 2024
Mar 20240657D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
ComplaintJun 2024
Mar 20240677D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
StandardMay 2024
Mar 20240684D
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
ComplaintMay 2024
Mar 20240688D
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
StandardMay 2024
Mar 20240689D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
ComplaintMay 2024
Mar 20240697D
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
StandardJun 2024
Mar 20240810D
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
StandardMay 2024
Mar 20240880D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection Control Deficiencies
StandardJun 2024
Aug 20230600D
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
ComplaintOct 2023
Apr 20210610D
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
StandardJun 2021
Apr 20210657D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
StandardJun 2021
Apr 20210685D
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
StandardJun 2021
Apr 20210689D
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
StandardJun 2021
Apr 20210760D
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
StandardJun 2021

Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies dataset. Standard survey citations come from routine annual inspections; complaint citations come from CMS investigations of resident or family complaints; infection control citations come from focused infection-prevention surveys. F-tag definitions are at cms.gov/medicare/quality-initiatives-patient-assessment-instruments/nursinghomequalityinits.

Federal contracts

This location

Obligated (5-yr)
$0
Obligated (all-time)
$3K
Awards
2
Top agency
Department of Veterans Affairs
$3K

Federal contract dollars to this establishment. Primary NAICS: 623110 - NURSING CARE FACILITIES. Last action: 2011-11-08. Source: USAspending.gov, net obligations. Recipient address is the SAM registration / HQ address, not necessarily the worksite.

Inspection history

DateTriggerViolationsSeriousPenalty
2010-10-20Complaint1$500
2008-11-20Planned76$4,275
1998-12-09Planned1$0
1998-12-09Planned3$0
1996-07-11Complaint2$0
1991-09-17Complaint109$6,188

Source: OSHA IMIS. Citation amounts reflect initially assessed penalties; final amounts after appeal may differ.

In the news

Part of a larger organization

FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME is one of 2 establishments rolled up under the parent organization Ferncliff Nursing Home Co. Inc.

Federal enforcement records on this page represent activity at this specific establishment only. The full enforcement footprint of Ferncliff Nursing Home Co. Inc across all 2 of its tracked locations is viewable on the parent profile.

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About this data

This profile aggregates federal enforcement records on FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME from every major federal compliance and enforcement source. OSHA workplace safety inspections, WHD wage cases, MSHA mine safety, EPA environmental enforcement, NLRB labor relations, OFLC visa/labor certification, FMCSA motor carrier registration, SAM.gov debarments, CMS nursing-home records, BLS industry safety benchmarks, OSHA ITA self-reported injury rates, SEC enforcement and financial disclosures, CPSC and NHTSA recalls.

Establishments are matched across agencies using normalized employer name, state, and ZIP code. This establishment resolves to the parent rollup Ferncliff Nursing Home Co. Inc, which operates 2 establishments in our dataset.

OSHA citations typically appear 3–8 months after the inspection, so very recent enforcement actions may not yet be reflected. Profiles may be incomplete if the establishment operates under multiple legal names or files under variations our entity-matching rules don’t yet cover. To report a missing record or correction, email corrections@fastdol.com.

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Frequently asked

What is FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME's OSHA violation history?
FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME has 6 OSHA inspections on record with 24 violations and $10,962.5 in total penalties.
How does FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME's safety record compare to its industry?
FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME operates in the nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) industry. The industry average Total Recordable Incident Rate (TRIR) is 6.3. FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME's self-reported DART rate is 2.06 compared to an industry average of 4.5.