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Elderwood At Ticonderoga
101 Adirondack Drive, Ticonderoga, NY 12883
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. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Elderwood At Ticonderoga, in Ticonderoga, New York, is certified for 84 beds under for-profit, limited liability company ownership and belongs to the Elderwood chain.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the New York median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 5, 12 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 32.1 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $5K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.6 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 48.6%.
CMS flags that the facility has not had a standard health inspection in more than two years.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Essex Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 26 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.1 | 19.0 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.0 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 48.6% | 61.3% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $4,516 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (3 in the county, 593 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: New York average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 15 Jul 2024, 23 Sep 2021.
Severity mix: D ×18 E ×5 F ×2 C ×2
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 20 Aug 2025 | F0690 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Sep 2025 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | F | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | F | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 6 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 10 Sep 2024 |
| 15 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 14 Aug 2024 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0761 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | 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. | C | Standard survey | 22 Oct 2021 |
| 23 Sep 2021 | F0814 | Dispose of garbage and refuse properly. | C | Standard survey | 20 Oct 2021 |
| 26 Apr 2019 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2019 |
| 26 Apr 2019 | F0836 | Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 24 May 2019 |
| 26 Apr 2019 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2019 |
| 26 Apr 2019 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2019 |
| 26 Apr 2019 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2019 |
| 26 Apr 2019 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2019 |
| 26 Apr 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2019 |
| 26 Apr 2019 | F0692 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2019 |
| 26 Apr 2019 | F0756 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2019 |
| 26 Apr 2019 | F0757 | Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2019 |
| 26 Apr 2019 | F0758 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. | D | Standard survey | 25 Jun 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30 Jan 2024 | Fine | $4,516 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 48.6%, RNs 52.9%; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 19.8% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.3% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.4% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 2.9% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.2% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 4.9% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.2% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: 1019 Wicker Street Operating Company Llc. Chain: Elderwood (17 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1019 Wicker Street Operating Holdco LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 06/27/2016 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Essex County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Essex Center For Rehabilitation and Healthcare | Elizabethtown | 100 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 19 | 19.0 | — | 13 Nov 2024 |
| Elderwood of Uihlein At Lake Placid | Lake Placid | 156 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 26 | 16.7 | — | 2 Oct 2024 |
All 3 facilities in Essex County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Elderwood At Ticonderoga been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has Elderwood At Ticonderoga been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $5K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Elderwood At Ticonderoga compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Elderwood At Ticonderoga?
It is part of the Elderwood chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include 1019 Wicker Street Operating Holdco LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Elderwood At Ticonderoga last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 Aug 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 15 Jul 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.