Establishment profile
FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME
21 FERNCLIFF DRIVE, RHINEBECK, NY, 12572
Operated by Ferncliff Nursing Home Co. Inc · 1 of 2 establishments
623110 — Nursing Care Facilities (Skilled Nursing Facilities)
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
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 section | Citations | Inspections | Total penalty | First cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 CFR 1910.0151 C | 1 | 1 | $1,875 | Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 |
| 5A0001 | 1 | 1 | $1,406 | Jan 1992 | Jan 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1926.0058 F02 I | 1 | 1 | $1,406 | Jan 1992 | Jan 1992 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0023 C03 | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C01 | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C04 | 1 | 1 | $1,125 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 D03 I | 1 | 1 | $900 | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0132 A | 1 | 1 | $750 | Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 E01 | 1 | 1 | $750 | Dec 1991 | Dec 1991 |
| 29 CFR 1904.0004 A | 1 | 1 | $500 | Dec 2010 | Dec 2010 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J04 I | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 C02 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0146 E01 | 1 | 1 | — | Jan 2009 | Jan 2009 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J07 VA | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.0147 C04 I | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J03 V | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1001 J07 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Mar 1999 | Mar 1999 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 IV | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1996 | Sep 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1030 C01 IIB | 1 | 1 | — | Sep 1996 | Sep 1996 |
| 29 CFR 1910.1200 G08 | 1 | 1 | — | Dec 1991 | Dec 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
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.
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.
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
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
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
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
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 number | Type | Filed | Closed | Status | Region |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 03-RC-011943 | Representation election | Oct 2009 | Nov 2009 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 03-CA-025618 | Unfair labor practice | Oct 2005 | Nov 2005 | Closed | Region 03, Buffalo, New York |
| 34-RC-001844 | Representation election | Aug 2000 | Sep 2000 | Closed | Region 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.
| Facility | Permits | Status | Inspections | Formal actions | Penalties | Last inspected | ECHO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FERNCLIFF NURSING HOME 21 FERNCLIFF DR · RHINEBECK, NY, 12572 | RCRA | No Violation Identified | 0 | 0 | — | — | View → |
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
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 date | F-Tag | Severity | Description | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 0600 | G (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 | Complaint | Jan 2026 |
| Feb 2025 | 0725 | E | 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 | Complaint | Apr 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | 0812 | E | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | Apr 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | 0580 | D | 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 | Complaint | Apr 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | 0584 | D | 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 | Complaint | Apr 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | 0677 | D | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Apr 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Apr 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | 0688 | D | 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 | Standard | Apr 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Apr 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | 0690 | D | 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 | Standard | Apr 2025 |
| Feb 2025 | 0692 | D | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Apr 2025 |
| Jan 2025 | 0689 | E | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | Mar 2025 |
| Mar 2024 | 0686 | E | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Jun 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0725 | E | 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 | Standard | May 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0807 | E | 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 | Standard | May 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0812 | E | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | May 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0925 | E | Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests. Environmental Deficiencies | Complaint | Jun 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0550 | D | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident Rights Deficiencies | Standard | May 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0584 | D | 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 | Standard | Jun 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0600 | D | 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 | Complaint | May 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0657 | D | 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 | Complaint | Jun 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0677 | D | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | May 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0684 | D | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | May 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0688 | D | 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 | Standard | May 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Complaint | May 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0697 | D | Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Jun 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0810 | D | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Standard | May 2024 |
| Mar 2024 | 0880 | D | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection Control Deficiencies | Standard | Jun 2024 |
| Aug 2023 | 0600 | D | 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 | Complaint | Oct 2023 |
| Apr 2021 | 0610 | D | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Standard | Jun 2021 |
| Apr 2021 | 0657 | D | 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 | Standard | Jun 2021 |
| Apr 2021 | 0685 | D | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Jun 2021 |
| Apr 2021 | 0689 | D | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Standard | Jun 2021 |
| Apr 2021 | 0760 | D | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Standard | Jun 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
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
| Date | Trigger | Violations | Serious | Penalty | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010-10-20 | Complaint | 1 | — | $500 | |
| 2008-11-20 | Planned | 7 | 6 | $4,275 | |
| 1998-12-09 | Planned | 1 | — | $0 | |
| 1998-12-09 | Planned | 3 | — | $0 | |
| 1996-07-11 | Complaint | 2 | — | $0 | |
| 1991-09-17 | Complaint | 10 | 9 | $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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Other employers in nursing care facilities (skilled nursing facilities) within NY, ordered by federal enforcement volume:
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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.
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Contact sales →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.