The Cottages at Garden Grove, A Skilled Nrsg CommCMS ratings, inspections and fines
- Address
- 5460 Meltzer Court, Cicero, NY 13039
- CCN
- 335340
- Ownership type
- Non-profit, corporation
- Certified beds
- 156
- Chain
- None in the CMS record
- Residents per day
- 138
- CMS flags
- None in the CMS record
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CMS gives The Cottages at Garden Grove, A Skilled Nrsg Comm an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars. The last standard survey was on 1 May 2026. The latest survey cycle has 13 health citations. The median for nursing homes in New York is 7. CMS lists no fines 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 | Onondaga County median | New York median | US average (CMS) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 3.0 |
| Health inspection rating | 2 | 2.0 | 3.0 | 2.8 |
| Staffing rating | 4 | 3.0 | 3.0 | 2.9 |
| Quality measure rating | 3 | 4.0 | 4.0 | 3.6 |
A median is the middle value of the homes in the group: 14 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) | 1 May 2026 | 13 | 7 |
| Cycle 2 | 16 Jul 2024 | 9 | 5 |
| Cycle 3 | No date | 8 | 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 | K0 | L0 |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | H0 | I0 | |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | F0 | ||
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A0 |
Survey cycle 1 (latest): 13 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0577 | Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies. | B | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | 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 | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | B | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 1 May 2026 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 29 Jun 2026 |
| 19 Nov 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 7 Jan 2026 |
Survey cycle 2: 9 citations
Standard survey of this cycle: .
| Survey date | F-tag | Requirement (CMS text) | Scope and severity | Survey type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 Apr 2025 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 May 2025 |
| 1 Apr 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 19 May 2025 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Standard survey | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
| 16 Jul 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 4 Sep 2024 |
Survey cycle 3: 8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 May 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | E | Complaint investigation | 19 Jun 2024 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | 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 | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0696 | Provide appropriate care/assistance for a resident with a prosthesis. | D | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | 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 | 22 Jul 2022 |
| 10 Jun 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 22 Jul 2022 |
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.
CMS lists no fine and no payment denial for this home in its penalties file.
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 | 4.41 | 3.50 | 3.62 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.66 | 0.60 | 0.71 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.72 | 0.76 | |
| Nurse aides | 3.04 | 2.15 | |
| All nurse staff, weekends | 4.12 | 3.10 | 3.18 |
- Nurse staff turnover in a year
- 48.0%
- Nurse staff turnover, New York median
- 38.4%
- RN turnover in a year
- 39.3%
- 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 | 25.1% | 13.2% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 1.2% | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 4.2% | 0.8% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 6.1% | 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 | 25.8% | 11.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 5.7% | 6.2% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 10.3% | 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
- Plaza Nursing Home Company Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plaza Corporation of Central New York, Inc. | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 3 Sep 2014 |
| Iroquois Nursing Home, Inc | Adp of the snf | 3 Sep 2014 |
The site shows organisations only. It does not show the names of persons.
Other homes in Onondaga County
| Nursing home | City | Overall rating | Citations, latest cycle | Fines | Last standard survey | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elderwood at Liverpool | Liverpool | 2 of 5 | 9 | $56,921 | 10 Feb 2026 | |
| Sunnyside Care Center | East Syracuse | 2 of 5 | 8 | $0 | 12 Sep 2025 | |
| Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing CenterSpecial Focus candidate | Syracuse | 1 of 5 | 17 | $699,602 | 5 May 2026 | |
| Onondaga Center for Rehabilitation and NursingSpecial Focus candidate | Minoa | 1 of 5 | 12 | $191,992 | 20 Nov 2025 | |
| Central Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center | Syracuse | 1 of 5 | 12 | $0 | 5 May 2025 | |
| Syracuse Home Association | Baldwinsville | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 27 Jan 2026 | |
| Jewish Home of Central New York | Syracuse | 2 of 5 | 11 | $121,573 | 10 Mar 2026 | |
| St Camillus Residential Health Care Facility | Syracuse | 2 of 5 | 10 | $39,754 | 9 Jan 2026 | |
| Loretto Health and Rehabilitation Center | Syracuse | 1 of 5 | 14 | $0 | 29 Aug 2025 | |
| Nottingham R H C F | Jamesville | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 12 Sep 2025 | |
| Upstate University Hosp at Community General T C U | Syracuse | 5 of 5 | 1 | $0 | 25 Jul 2025 | |
| Van Duyn Center for Rehabilitation and NursingSpecial Focus Facility | Syracuse | Not rated | 35 | $783,273 | 13 May 2026 |
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 The Cottages at Garden Grove, A Skilled Nrsg Comm (CCN 335340). Data processed 1 Aug 2026. Elder Care Record, https://eldercarerecord.com/facility/the-cottages-at-garden-grove-a-skilled-nrsg-comm-cicero-ny-335340/
Provenance
- Licence
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Questions
- When was The Cottages at Garden Grove, A Skilled Nrsg Comm last inspected?
- The latest inspection with a citation in the CMS record was on 1 May 2026. It was a standard survey and a complaint investigation. It gave 12 citations. The standard survey before the last one was on 16 Jul 2024.
- Who operates The Cottages at Garden Grove, A Skilled Nrsg Comm?
- 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 operational or managerial control. This site does not show the names of persons.
- Is The Cottages at Garden Grove, A Skilled Nrsg Comm 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.