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Nursing homes in Onondaga County, New York
Onondaga County, New York, has 14 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,930 certified beds.
64% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, a larger share than the state (41%). Inspectors recorded 437 health deficiencies over three cycles, 14.9 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $1.9M across 13 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Onondaga County | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 14 | 593 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 64% | 41% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 2 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 14.9 | 10.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $1.9M | $14M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham R H C F | Jamesville | 40 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 8 | 20.0 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
| Syracuse Home Association | Baldwinsville | 120 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 8 | 6.7 | — | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Upstate University Hosp At Community General T C U | Syracuse | 20 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 20.0 | — | 25 Jul 2025 |
| Iroquois Nursing Home Inc | Jamesville | 160 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 14 | 8.8 | — | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Elderwood At Liverpool | Liverpool | 160 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 17 | 10.6 | $57K | 10 Feb 2026 |
| Jewish Home of Central New York | Syracuse | 132 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 42 | 31.8 | $122K | 20 May 2026 |
| St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility | Syracuse | 284 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 24 | 8.5 | $40K | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Sunnyside Care Center | East Syracuse | 80 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 26 | 32.5 | — | 12 Sep 2025 |
| The Cottages At Garden Grove, A Skilled Nrsg Comm | Cicero | 156 | 2 | 2 | 4 | 30 | 19.2 | — | 1 May 2026 |
| Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterSFF Candidate | Syracuse | 440 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 50 | 11.4 | $700K | 12 May 2026 |
| Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Syracuse | 160 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 40 | 25.0 | — | 2 Jun 2026 |
| Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center | Syracuse | 583 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 39 | 6.7 | — | 10 Mar 2026 |
| Onondaga Center For Rehabilitation and NursingSFF Candidate | Minoa | 82 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 48 | 58.5 | $192K | 20 Nov 2025 |
| Van Duyn Center For Rehabilitation and Nursingabuse iconSFF | Syracuse | 513 | — | — | — | 87 | 17.0 | $783K | 13 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 26 |
| F0584 | 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. | 24 |
| F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | 23 |
| F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | 21 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 21 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 7 |
| For profit | 6 |
| Government | 1 |
Chains present: Upstate Services Group (2), Elderwood (1), Centers Health Care (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Onondaga County, New York?
14 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 2,930 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Onondaga County have the highest CMS ratings?
Nottingham R H C F (5 stars), Syracuse Home Association (5 stars), Upstate University Hosp At Community General T C U (5 stars)
How do Onondaga County nursing homes compare with New York?
64% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 41% statewide; citations run at 14.9 per 100 beds against 10.8 statewide.