Skilled NursingContinuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)CMS verified

Woodland Pond at New Paltz

100 Woodland Pond Circle, New Paltz, NY 12561 · Ulster County

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Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates strong.

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Availability outlook● Fills quickly

Typically 94% full (38 of 40 beds occupied on an average day).

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Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.

Our evaluation

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A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in New Paltz

Woodland Pond at New Paltz is a non-profit skilled nursing facility in New Paltz, NY, with 40 certified beds and an average of about 38 residents per day. It is part of a continuing care retirement community, so residents can often move between levels of care on one campus.

Medicare rates it 4 out of 5 stars overall — above the national average of about 3 stars. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 5/5 on staffing, 3/5 on quality measures.

Staff provide about 5.47 total nurse hours per resident each day (1.16 of them from registered nurses), above the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. Annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.6%, better than the ~52% national average — a sign of staffing stability. On the safety record, CMS notes 5 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey, and 3 federal fines totaling $13,099 in the recent record.

Strengths

✓Above-average nurse staffing (5.47 hrs/resident/day)
✓Low staff turnover (continuity of care)
✓Full sprinkler system
✓Active resident & family council

Things to ask about

None noted in the public data.

Best for: Families who want a highly rated, well-staffed setting in New Paltz for 24/7 skilled nursing or post-hospital rehabilitation.

At a glance

Certified beds: 40
Avg. residents/day: 38
Ownership: Non profit - Other
Part of a chain: Independent
Continuing care: Yes — multiple care levels
CMS provider #: 335858

Federal quality ratings

From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.

Overall rating

Health inspections

Staffing

Quality measures

Pricing & cost

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Level of care	Monthly cost	Source
Skilled Nursing	$13,050–$15,970/mo (median $14,130)	Local market estimate
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)	$2,840–$8,470/mo (median $5,880)	Local market estimate

2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Kingston prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs

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Staffing & care

More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.

Total nurse hrs / resident / day: 5.47; National avg ≈ 3.9
RN hrs / resident / day: 1.16; National avg ≈ 0.75
Nursing staff turnover: 30.6%; National avg ≈ 52%

Safety & inspection record

Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.

Health deficiencies (last survey): 5
Federal fines: 3 ($13,099)
Total penalties: 3
Last standard survey: 2025-04-24
Sprinkler system: Yes
Resident & family council: Both

What inspectors found

The most recent findings from federal health inspections (10 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.

2025-04-24Severity F — potential for harmFrom a complaintNursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

2025-04-24Severity E — potential for harmResident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

2025-04-24Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

2025-04-24Severity D — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

2025-04-24Severity D — potential for harmInfection Control Deficiencies

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

2020-02-28Severity F — potential for harmAdministration Deficiencies

Establish a governing body that is legally responsible for establishing and implementing policies for managing and operating the facility and appoints a properly licensed administrator responsible for managing the facil…

2020-02-28Severity F — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

2020-02-28Severity E — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

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

Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.

Penalty history

Federal fines and Medicare/Medicaid payment denials on record.

Date	Type	Amount
2024-02-20	Fine	$3,011
2024-01-30	Fine	$6,836
2023-12-26	Fine	$3,252

Services & amenities

✓ Continuing care community (multiple care levels on one campus)
✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
✓ Rehabilitation services
✓ Memory care
✓ Respite / short-term stays
✓ Restaurant-style dining
✓ Fitness center
✓ Wellness programs
✓ Concierge services

Location

100 Woodland Pond Circle, New Paltz, NY

Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours

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Common questions about Woodland Pond at New Paltz

How much does Woodland Pond at New Paltz cost?

Woodland Pond at New Paltz does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the New Paltz, NY area typically runs $13,050–$15,970 per month (median $14,130, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.

What is Woodland Pond at New Paltz's Medicare rating?

Medicare (CMS) rates Woodland Pond at New Paltz 4 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 5/5 for staffing, 3/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.

How is the staffing at Woodland Pond at New Paltz?

Staff provide about 5.47 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9), and annual nursing-staff turnover is about 30.6% (national average ≈ 52%). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.

What did inspectors find at Woodland Pond at New Paltz?

Woodland Pond at New Paltz has 10 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-04-24). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.

Does Woodland Pond at New Paltz have availability?

Typically 94% full (38 of 40 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.

What types of care does Woodland Pond at New Paltz offer?

Woodland Pond at New Paltz in New Paltz, NY offers skilled nursing, continuing care (ccrc / life plan) and is licensed for 40 beds.

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