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Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility

170 LAKE STREET, LIBERTY, NY, 12754
(845) 292-4200
www.achieverehabny.com
140 licensed beds

CMS rates Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility 1 out of 5 overall. Federal inspectors issued 64 citations across 11 inspections in the last three years, with no federal fines. Listing last updated 2026-11-06.

★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Public record summary

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Bed capacity
140
CMS facility ID
335449
Care type
Nursing home
County
Sullivan
Facility name
Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility
Street address
170 LAKE STREET
City / state / ZIP
Liberty, NY 12754
Phone
(845) 292-4200
Website
www.achieverehabny.com

About this facility — Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility

Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Liberty, New York. It is licensed for 140 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 4 senior care facilities in Liberty and 596 skilled nursing facilities across New York. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.

Federal inspectors have cited Achieve Rehab and Nursing Facility 64 times across 11 inspections in the last three years, including 5 food-safety citations; no federal fines are on record. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.

This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on November 6, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.

Facility background

What the public record shows.

Ownership & operator

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company

Registered owners & officers

Ostreicher, Sandra
Direct owner — 45% stake — since 2007
Scheiner, Eliezer
Direct owner — 45% stake — since 2007
Zelman, Eliezer
Direct owner — 10% stake — since 2007
Wood, Ryan
Governing body · Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025
Younesi, Peyman
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2025

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since
1975-06-05
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
21 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
None on record
Last standard inspection
2026-05-22
Nurse staffing
3.3 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges
$817 per day (≈ $24,840/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
69% Medicaid · 20% Medicare · 11% private/other
Occupancy
93% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
68% above the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds
140
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-11-06. Facilities can submit a correction.

Inspection record

Every citation, dated and graded.

Kitchen & food safety

Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 5 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2026-05-22Health inspectionComplaint-triggered19 citations
F-0550
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2026-07-17
F-0553
D · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2026-07-17
F-0568
E · No harm found
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected 2026-07-17
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2026-07-17
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2026-07-17
F-0604
D · No harm found
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Corrected 2026-08-14
F-0640
F · No harm found
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2026-07-17
F-0677
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2026-07-17
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-08-14
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2026-07-17
F-0693
G · Actual harm
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2026-07-17
F-0695
D · No harm found
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2026-08-14
F-0732
D · No harm found
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected 2026-07-17
F-0759
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected 2026-07-17
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2026-07-17
F-0803
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.
Corrected 2026-08-14
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2026-07-17
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2026-08-14
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2026-07-17
2026-03-30Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations
F-0838
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Conduct 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.
Corrected 2026-05-22
F-0842
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2026-05-22
7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (43 citations)
2025-01-16Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-03-14
2024-10-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0567
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0641
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0656
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0730
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure 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.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0804
D · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0880
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0925
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F-0943
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Give their staff education on dementia care, and what abuse, neglect, and exploitation are; and how to report abuse, neglect, and exploitation.
Corrected 2024-12-20
2023-10-11Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-08
2022-09-27Health inspection5 citations
F-0622
D · No harm found
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected 2022-10-24
F-0657
D · No harm found
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected 2022-10-24
F-0684
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2022-10-24
F-0686
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-10-24
F-0925
D · No harm found
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2022-10-24
2026-05-22Fire-safety inspection9 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2027-09-17
K-0222
D · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2027-09-17
K-0241
D · No harm found
Have correct number of accessible exits for each story.
Corrected 2027-09-17
K-0252
D · No harm found
Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.
Corrected 2027-09-17
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2026-07-17
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-07-17
K-0362
E · No harm found
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2027-09-17
K-0374
D · No harm found
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2026-07-17
K-0761
F · No harm found
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-07-17
2024-10-23Fire-safety inspection8 citations
K-0321
E · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2024-12-27
K-0324
E · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-12-27
K-0353
E · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-12-27
K-0363
E · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-12-27
K-0531
E · No harm found
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2024-12-27
K-0712
E · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-12-27
K-0741
E · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2024-12-27
K-0923
D · No harm found
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2024-12-27
2022-09-27Fire-safety inspection8 citations
E-0004
C · No harm found
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Corrected 2022-11-25
E-0009
C · No harm found
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2022-11-25
K-0222
E · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2022-11-25
K-0347
E · No harm found
Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
Corrected 2022-11-25
K-0351
D · No harm found
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2022-11-25
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-11-25
K-0918
E · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-11-25
K-0920
D · No harm found
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-11-25
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 335449.

Quality of care & staffing

How it compares in New York.
Inspection citations, 3 years
64
More than 92% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 33
Federal fines, 3 years
$0
No federal fines on record
State median: $0
Nurse staffing, hours per resident per day
3.3
Higher than 27% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 3.6
Nursing staff turnover, annual
49%
Higher than 71% of nursing homes in the state
State median: 38%

Resident outcomes

On 21 federal quality measures, this facility does better than the New York average on 9 and worse on 5. Differences within 10% of the average are shown as near average.

Long-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Need for help with daily activities has increased10.0%13.7%13.5%Better than state
Lose too much weight7.6%5.7%5.1%Worse than state
With a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.3%0.5%0.7%Better than state
With a urinary tract infection0.5%1.2%1.5%Better than state
Have depressive symptoms8.5%20.1%13.5%Better than state
Were physically restrained0.0%0.2%0.1%Better than state
Experiencing one or more falls with major injury5.5%3.1%3.2%Worse than state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine95.7%91.8%93.7%Near state average
Ability to walk independently worsened8.0%11.1%12.7%Better than state
Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication12.6%13.2%19.5%Near state average
Assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine91.7%95.2%95.3%Near state average
With pressure ulcers6.0%6.5%4.5%Near state average
With new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence11.4%18.6%18.3%Better than state
Received an antipsychotic medication10.2%13.7%15.4%Better than state
Hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days1.901.671.81Worse than state
Outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days2.271.291.69Worse than state
Short-stay residentsThis facilityStateUSCompared with state
Assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine69.9%77.6%82.3%Near state average
Newly received an antipsychotic medication0.7%1.1%1.5%Better than state
Were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine74.8%78.9%80.1%Near state average
Were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission19.3%20.6%23.4%Near state average
Had an outpatient emergency department visit12.0%9.4%11.8%Worse than state
Source: CMS MDS and Medicare claims quality measures, measure period 2025Q3-2026Q2. Averages are computed from all nursing homes reporting each measure.

Cited more than once

The same rule cited at separate inspections can point to a problem that wasn't fully fixed.

  • F-0684 3 inspections. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
  • F-0689 3 inspections. Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
  • F-0761 2 inspections. Ensure 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.
  • F-0804 2 inspections. Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
  • F-0812 2 inspections. Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
  • F-0880 2 inspections. Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Verify & compare

Where to check, and what's nearby.

Who to contact in New York

  • Licensing: New York State Department of Health
  • File a complaint: 888-201-4563 · Online
  • Long-Term Care Ombudsman: 855-582-6769. A free advocate for residents and families.
  • Adult Protective Services: 844-697-3505. Some states send facility cases to licensing instead. In an emergency, call 911.
  • Eldercare Locator: 800-677-1116, a federal service for local aging help.

Nearest emergency hospitals

  • Ellenville Regional Hospital, about 20 miles.
  • Margaretville Memorial Hospital, about 25 miles.
  • Wayne Memorial Hospital, about 30 miles. CMS rating 2 of 5.
Source: CMS Hospital General Information. Straight-line distance.

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Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.
4.396 ratings on Google
★★★★★Janet Halprin · 2026-08-07 · via Google

“While we are visiting a dear friend at Achieve, we have much experience with nursing rehab facilities and this facility is rated 5 plus! Very impressed with the cleanness and, most importantly, the health care staff, and other staff as well. They all show such compassion and genuine care. Kudos to everyone and we surely hope that everyone knows just how much they are appreciated! This is a tough t…”

★★★★★mary · 2026-07-09 · via Google

“I have been visiting when I am in town . The resident is a wife and sister in law of my dear friend . I have been a nurse for more than 50 yrs and have seen many long term Nursing Facilities, in several states. Achieve is by far , the best I have encountered. A Caring staff is what really stands out. The atmosphere is cheerful and clean.. I hope other facilities can take note.”

★★★★★Abraham Schuster · 2026-06-25 · via Google

“The therapy provided by the staff here is unreal. As well I was in awe how welcoming and accommodating the staff were when reaching out to them. Would highly recommend.”

Ratings and reviews are from Google and reflect visitor opinions, not our verification. See all reviews on Google

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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-11-06
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