Federal nursing home survey record · CMS-certified nursing home· Not a state assisted-living licensing record
THE PINES AT CATSKILL CENTER FOR NURSING & REHAB
CATSKILL, NY · 136 certified beds · Last Life Safety survey July 3, 2025
CMS Certification Number 335256 · first certified January 1972
Ownership
Operated by NATIONAL HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATES · For profit - Limited Liability company
No change of ownership on CMS record since January 1, 2016, when the records begin.
Position within NY
15 citations — more than 56% of the 593 certified nursing homes in NY. Compared within NY rather than nationally because which state a facility is in explains about 30% of the variation in citation counts between facilities, while bed count explains under 1%. State survey agencies differ far more than the buildings do. How this is calculated
The latest survey found 8 citations; the earlier surveys in the window averaged 3.5. With 3 surveys on file this is a direction of travel, not a conclusion.
When is the next survey likely?
The window opens December 2026 — about 3 months from now. This facility’s last Life Safety survey was July 2025. Facilities in NY are typically surveyed 18–25 months after the last one (median 22), measured over 523 consecutive surveys in the last two years of CMS records.
A range the record supports, not a prediction of a date. State agencies vary widely — from about 11 months in Pennsylvania to three years in Maryland. How the window is measured
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1 inspection-and-testing tag has been cited here at more than one survey. Nationally, that pattern is common: about three quarters of cited facilities have at least one repeated tag, and half of the facilities ever cited for sprinkler inspection and testing are cited for it again. A repeat is usually a recordkeeping gap rather than a new hazard.
Emergency preparedness
2 of the 15 citations on file are Emergency Preparedness E-tags. E-tags are cited under 42 CFR §483.73 and concern the emergency plan, training, drills, communications and supplies. Nationally about half of certified facilities have at least one. The Emergency Preparedness Index
Physical environment (health survey)
2 physical-environment citations on the health survey. Cited by the health surveyors under Appendix PP, not the Life Safety Code surveyor: equipment in safe operating condition, the call system, bed rails, pest control, hazards, the environment. Counted separately from the 15 Life Safety citations above. The Physical Environment Index
- F-0584 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.
- F-0689 Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
How that compares
Compared with the median facility in NY, and nationally. Surveyors differ markedly between states, so the NY figure is the meaningful one.
| Measure | Citations |
|---|---|
| This facility | 15 |
| Median facility in NY | 13 |
| Median facility nationally | 11 |
Survey history
| Survey date | Citations |
|---|---|
| September 9, 2019 | 6 |
| March 18, 2022 | 1 |
| July 3, 2025 | 8 |
Most-cited tags
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Times cited | Last cited |
|---|---|---|---|
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | 3 | 2025-07-03 |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | 2 | 2025-07-03 |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | 1 | 2025-07-03 |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | 1 | 2019-09-09 |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | 1 | 2019-09-09 |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | 1 | 2019-09-09 |
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | 1 | 2025-07-03 |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | 1 | 2025-07-03 |
What the citations cover
- Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies 5
- Services Deficiencies 3
- Smoke Deficiencies 3
- Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies 2
- Other 2
| Category | Citations |
|---|---|
| Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | 5 |
| Services Deficiencies | 3 |
| Smoke Deficiencies | 3 |
| Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | 2 |
| Egress Deficiencies | 2 |
Every citation on file
As published by CMS, newest survey first. Descriptions are CMS’s own wording.
July 3, 2025 — 8 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| E-0007 | Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 21, 2025) |
| E-0039 | Conduct testing and exercise requirements. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 21, 2025) |
| K-0271 | Have exits that are accessible at all times. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 21, 2025) |
| K-0281 | Install proper backup exit lighting. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 21, 2025) |
| K-0353 | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 21, 2025) |
| K-0363 | Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 21, 2025) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 21, 2025) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (August 21, 2025) |
March 18, 2022 — 1 citation
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (May 2, 2022) |
September 9, 2019 — 6 citations
| Tag | What the surveyor checks | Status |
|---|---|---|
| K-0372 | Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 1, 2019) |
| K-0511 | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 1, 2019) |
| K-0531 | Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 1, 2019) |
| K-0911 | Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 1, 2019) |
| K-0921 | Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 1, 2019) |
| K-0926 | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. | Deficient, Provider has date of correction (November 1, 2019) |
Reflects the CMS posting of August 1, 2026. Surveys conducted in the last few months may not appear yet.