Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care FacCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 120 Sykes Street, Groton, NY 13073
- CCN
- 335658
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 80
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 69
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac an overall rating of 1 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 6 Feb 2026. The latest survey cycle has 7 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New York is 7. CMS lists 1 fine of $132,948 for this home in its penalties file.
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Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Five-Star Quality Rating System: Technical Users' Guide, July 2026. CMS processed this record on .
Since the last CMS update
The site has no recorded change for this home. In each CMS update, the site compares the ratings, the penalties and the citations of each home.
Ratings
CMS gives each home 1 to 5 stars for health inspections, for staffing and for quality measures, and one overall rating.
| Rating (1 to 5 stars) | This home | Tompkins County median | New York median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 1 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 3 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 1 | 3.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 5 homes in the county, 593 homes in the state. What the CMS star ratings measure
Citations by survey cycle
CMS keeps the last three cycles, and cycle 1 is the latest. A cycle has one standard survey. Citations from complaint and infection control inspections go into cycles of 12 months.
| Survey cycle | Standard survey | Citations | New York median |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (latest) | 6 Feb 2026 | 7 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 4 Dec 2024 | 16 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 3 | 5 |
Health citations
The record of one deficiency in an inspection. One inspection can give many citations.
Scope and severity. A letter from A to L on each citation. Scope is the number of residents that the deficiency affected. Severity is the level of harm.
| Severity | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
|---|---|---|---|
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J0 | ||
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | |||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 | B0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 7 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
| 6 Feb 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard survey | 27 Mar 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 16 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | C | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0565 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | 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. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0585 | 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. | C | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 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 | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | L | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0700 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. | K | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 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. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0835 | Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently. | F | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
| 4 Dec 2024 | F0940 | Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2025 |
Survey cycle 3: 3 citations
The CMS provider file has no standard survey date for this cycle.
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 24 Feb 2023 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | D | Standard survey | 26 Mar 2023 |
| 24 Feb 2023 | F0638 | Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months. | E | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2023 |
| 24 Feb 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 10 Apr 2023 |
The requirement text is the CMS summary of the F-tag. It is not the report of the surveyor. How to read an inspection report
Penalties
A fine, or a payment denial: a period in which Medicare or Medicaid does not pay for new admissions. The CMS penalties file holds three years.
| Date | Type | Fine | Days without payment |
|---|---|---|---|
| 4 Dec 2024 | Fine | $132,948 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day. The nurse hours for one resident on an average day. CMS calculates the figure from the hours that the home reports for a quarter.
| Staff | This home | New York median | New York average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nurse staff | 3.86 | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.52 | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 1.20 | 0.76 | |
| Nurse aides | 2.14 | 2.15 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 3.15 | 3.10 | 3.18 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 62.8%
- Nurse staff turnover, New York median
- 38.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 33.3%
- Administrators who left in a year
- 0
Homes report the hours to CMS in the Payroll-Based Journal.
Quality measures
A figure that CMS calculates from the assessments of residents. One example is the percentage of long-stay residents with a fall and a major injury.
| Measure (CMS text) | Residents | This home | New York median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.4% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.9% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.8% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.5% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 17.4% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.6% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 27.3% | 12.4% | 13.4% |
For each measure in this table, CMS gives more points in the quality measure rating for a lower percentage. The site calculates the medians from the CMS file. What the CMS star ratings measure
Ownership
An organisation in the CMS ownership file. CMS records its role, for example an ownership interest, operational or managerial control, or a mortgage interest.
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Legal business name
- Groton Community Health Care Center Inc
The CMS ownership record of this home lists no organisation.
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Other homes in Tompkins County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kendal at Ithaca | Ithaca | 4 of 5 | 7 | $0 | 19 Dec 2024 | |
| Cayuga Nursing and Rehabilitation Center | Ithaca | 2 of 5 | 10 | $41,616 | 24 Jan 2025 | |
| Beechtree Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing | Ithaca | 2 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 29 Aug 2025 | |
| Oak Hill Rehabilitation and Nursing Care Center | Ithaca | 2 of 5 | 6 | $0 | 19 Mar 2025 |
Official channels
- Care Compare record of this nursing homeMedicare.gov. The official CMS record of this home.
- Contact information for State Survey AgenciesCMS. The web address and the telephone number of the State Survey Agency of each state. These agencies investigate complaints about nursing homes.
- Filing a complaintMedicare.gov. The page names the State Survey Agency as the place for a complaint about nursing home care or facility conditions.
- Eldercare LocatorAdministration for Community Living. A public service that connects older adults and their families to local services. Telephone: 1-800-677-1116.
Cite this page
Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare. Record of Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac (CCN 335658). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/groton-community-health-care-ctr-res-care-fac-groton-ny-335658/
Provenance
- Licence
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- CMS processed the data on
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Questions
- When was Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 6 Feb 2026. It was a standard survey. It gave 7 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 4 Dec 2024.
- Who operates Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac?
- The CMS record gives the ownership type as non-profit, corporation. CMS lists no chain for the home. The CMS ownership file names no organisation for this home. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac a Special Focus Facility?
- No. The CMS provider file lists no Special Focus status for this home. CMS lists 3 homes in New York as Special Focus Facilities and 15 as candidates.
- Where does the data on this page come from?
- The data comes from the CMS Care Compare files for nursing homes. CMS processed the files on 1 Aug 2026. The Care Compare record on Medicare.gov is the official record of the home.