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St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility
813 Fay Road, Syracuse, NY 13219
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.
Certified for 284 beds, St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility serves Syracuse in Onondaga County, New York and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1969.
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 4.
Inspectors recorded 24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 12, 2 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 8.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 11.0.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $40K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day (0.4 RN), close to the New York median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 37.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Onondaga Co. median | New York median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 24 | 30 | 17 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 8.5 | 19.2 | 11.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.5 | 3.7 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.4 | 0.5 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 37.4% | 46.7% | 38.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $39,754 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 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: 9 Jan 2026, 20 Nov 2023.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×15 E ×8
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | 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 | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0554 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0604 | Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | 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 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 9 Jan 2026 | F0806 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. | D | Standard survey | 6 Mar 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 1 Mar 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | 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. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0725 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0582 | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 20 Nov 2023 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 Jan 2024 |
| 30 Jul 2021 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Sep 2021 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 22 Jan 2024 | Fine | $39,754 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the New York average. Turnover: nursing staff 37.4%, RNs 52.0%; 0 administrators 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 | 20.0% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.5% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.7% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 4.8% | 2.7% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.2% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 22.6% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 6.7% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.4% | 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: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: St. Camillus Residential Health Care Facility.
No organisations are listed in the CMS ownership record for this facility.
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 Onondaga County
| 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 |
| 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 |
All 14 facilities in Onondaga County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility been cited for?
24 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The New York median is 17 per facility.
Has St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $40K in the period covered.
How does staffing at St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.5 hours per resident per day against a New York median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Jan 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 9 Jan 2026.
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.