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Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie

965 DUTCHESS TURNPIKE, POUGHKEEPSIE, NY, 12603

(845) 486-9494

www.lutherancarecenter.org

160 licensed beds

★★★★★3/5CMS Five-Star overall2/5 health inspections4/5 staffing5/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare

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Address

965 Dutchess Turnpike

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

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Bed capacity

160

CMS facility ID

335810

Care type

Nursing home

County

Dutchess

Facility name

Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie

Street address

965 DUTCHESS TURNPIKE

City / state / ZIP

Poughkeepsie, NY 12603

Phone

(845) 486-9494

Website

www.lutherancarecenter.org

About this facility — Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie

Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Poughkeepsie, New York. It is licensed for 160 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in New York (160 beds).

It is one of 11 senior care facilities in Poughkeepsie 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 Lutheran Center At Poughkeepsie 45 times across 10 inspections in the last three years, including 1 food-safety citation; 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 August 31, 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 - Individual

Registered owners & officers

Eisgruber, Johna

Managing employee · Director — since 2007

Fellegara, Laraine

Managing employee · Officer — since 2010

Ludington, Patricia

Managing employee · Director — since 2018

Regulatory standing

Licensed / certified since

1998-09-02

CMS overall rating

3 of 5 stars

Health deficiencies

13 at the last standard inspection

Federal fines

None on record

Last standard inspection

2024-02-06

Nurse staffing

4.1 hours per resident per day

Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)

Average billed charges

$515 per day (≈ $15,660/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.

Payer mix (resident days)

56% Medicaid · 17% Medicare · 27% private/other

Occupancy

91% (fiscal year 2023)

Vs. state median

6% above the NY median of $486/day — full state cost breakdown

Services & coverage

Licensed beds

160

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 2026-08-31. 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 1 food-safety citation on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.

2026-04-14Health inspectionComplaint-triggered2 citations

F-0684

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-06-13

F-0689

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2026-06-13

2025-12-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations

F-0641

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Corrected 2026-02-23

F-0686

G · Actual harmFrom a complaint

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2026-02-23

F-0835

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.

Corrected 2026-02-23

7 earlier / fire-safety inspections (40 citations)

2025-01-23Health inspectionComplaint-triggered4 citations

F-0550

D · 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 2025-02-18

F-0600

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-02-18

F-0609

E · No harm foundFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2025-02-18

F-0656

D · 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 2025-02-18

2024-02-06Health inspectionComplaint-triggered8 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F-0609

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2024-04-10

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 2024-04-10

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 2024-04-10

F-0812

D · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint

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

Corrected 2024-04-10

F-0880

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F-0883

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

Corrected 2024-04-10

F-0908

D · No harm foundFrom a complaint

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2024-04-10

2021-04-16Health inspection4 citations

F-0609

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-06-16

F-0656

D · No harm found

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

Corrected 2021-06-16

F-0690

D · No harm found

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2021-06-16

F-0761

D · No harm found

Corrected 2021-06-16

2020-02-07Health inspection2 citations

F-0550

D · No harm found

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2020-03-03

F-0623

B · No harm found

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2020-03-03

2024-02-06Fire-safety inspection11 citations

K-0291

E · No harm found

Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

Corrected 2024-04-01

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 2024-04-01

K-0345

D · No harm found

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-04-01

K-0351

E · No harm found

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2024-04-01

K-0353

E · No harm found

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2024-04-01

K-0521

E · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2024-04-01

K-0761

E · No harm found

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2024-04-01

K-0901

E · No harm found

Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Corrected 2024-04-01

K-0908

D · No harm found

Ensure gas and vacuum systems are inspected and tested as part of a maintenance program.

Corrected 2024-04-01

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2024-04-01

K-0920

D · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2024-04-01

2021-04-16Fire-safety inspection6 citations

E-0007

E · No harm found

Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

Corrected 2021-06-17

E-0015

E · No harm found

Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.

Corrected 2021-06-17

K-0363

E · No harm found

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2021-06-17

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2021-06-17

K-0920

E · No harm found

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2021-06-17

K-0921

D · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2021-06-17

2020-02-07Fire-safety inspection5 citations

K-0225

D · No harm found

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2020-04-23

K-0321

D · 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 2020-04-23

K-0521

E · No harm found

Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

Corrected 2020-04-23

K-0918

E · No harm found

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2020-04-23

K-0921

D · No harm found

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2020-04-23

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 335810.

Visitor reviews

What people say on Google.

3.655 ratings on Google

★Lauri Politi · 2026-07-13 · via Google
“My relative was admitted to the rehabilitation unit at Lutheran Care following a fall at home, with the goal of regaining her strength and independence. Unfortunately, during her stay, she had repeated interactions with a tech named Marsha whose behavior was consistently unprofessional and discourteous. Rather than treating patients with the compassion, patience, and respect they deserve, she ofte…”

★Deb Raphael · 2026-07-07 · via Google
“I was appalled ! Screens broken on the window..So the patients can enjoy misquotes!!!! Dirty blinds window sills. Hasn't had a paint job since it open Dated and Dirty! Aids with attitudes that didnt understand basic words in english such as "up and down". Food looked OK. Its a disgrace!!!! I felt bad for those in their care. .”

★★A “AM” M · 2026-07-21 · via Google
“Old facility. Terrible cold food. Eggs are powered not freesh. Food more often than not ineatable. My friend is getting very poor care. Staff lies to cover up the fact the home does NOT have many working AC Units in the rooms. They move people and tell them and their family it's because their AC is broken. After the move someone else was put in that bed, with broken AC. My friend has said most of…”

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