Map showing the location of VAN DUYN CENTER FOR REHABILITATION AND NURSING in SYRACUSE, New York
5075 WEST SENECA TURNPIKE, SYRACUSE, NY, 13215

Overall Score

CMS Five-Star Quality Rating
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  2. Below average
  3. Average
  4. Above average
  5. Much above average

Where it ranks

CMS has not published a rating for this facility, so there is no peer position to show.

How the rating is built

  • Health inspectionsStarting point
  • StaffingCan add or remove a star
  • Quality measuresCan add or remove a star

CMS withholds a rating when a facility is new, has too little inspection history, or is under review.

  • Special Focus FacilityCMS has placed this facility in the Special Focus Facility program for a history of serious quality problems. It is inspected twice as often and can lose Medicare certification if it does not improve.
  • Abuse citation flagCMS shows an abuse icon: inspectors cited the facility for abuse that led to harm within the past year, or for abuse that could have led to harm in each of the last two years.

Ratings & measures

Tap a row to see what it means
Health inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cyclesNo dataNY avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
What is health inspection rating?

Stars assigned from the last three standard surveys and every complaint investigation in that window, weighted toward the most recent and the most serious findings. CMS assigns these stars relative to other facilities in the same state.

Why it matters

It carries the most weight in the overall rating and is the only domain based on what trained inspectors saw on site rather than what the facility reported.

Staffing ratingCMS stars from payroll-reported hours and turnoverNo dataNY avg2.7★U.S. avg2.9★
What is staffing rating?

Nurse and aide hours per resident day from payroll records CMS collects every quarter, adjusted for how much care residents need, plus staff turnover and weekend coverage.

Why it matters

More hours and lower turnover are the strongest predictors of fewer falls, pressure sores, and avoidable hospital stays.

Quality measures ratingCMS stars from clinical outcomes and resident assessmentsNo dataNY avg3.9★U.S. avg3.6★
What is quality measures rating?

Clinical outcomes from resident assessments and Medicare claims: falls with injury, pressure ulcers, hospitalizations, antipsychotic use, and more, for both short-stay and long-stay residents.

Why it matters

It shows whether care is working, but part of it comes from the facility’s own assessments, so read it alongside the inspection results.

Total nurse hoursPer resident per day, all nursing staff3.75hrsAbove 66% of peersNY avg3.65Benchmark4.10
What is total nurse hours?

All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.

Why it matters

Federal research links 4.1 hours a day to fewer avoidable harms. Below about 3 hours, residents wait longer for help with basics like toileting and repositioning.

RN hoursPer resident per day, registered nurses only0.43hrsAbove only 23% of peersNY avg0.70Benchmark0.75
What is rn hours?

Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.

Why it matters

RN coverage is the staffing measure most tied to fewer hospital transfers and infections, and it is where thinly staffed facilities cut first.

Nursing staff turnoverShare of nursing staff who left within a year · lower is better48%Above only 28% of peersNY avg41%RN turnover36%
What is nursing staff turnover?

The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.

Why it matters

High turnover means residents are cared for by people who do not know them, and it is one of the strongest predictors of inspection problems.

Fines in the last three yearsCivil money penalties imposed by CMS · lower is better$498,455Lowest tier among peersNY avg$22,640Fines · denials5 · 0
What is fines in the last three years?

Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.

Why it matters

Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.

Inspection history

Last three inspection cycles
69citations
8inspection dates
3actual harm (G–I)
4immediate jeopardy (J–L)
Dec 15, 2025most recent

Citations by monthJun 2021 – Dec 2025

  • No actual harm (D–F)
  • Actual harm (G–I)
  • Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
  • $Fine or payment denial

Click a month or a year to filter the findings below. Arrow keys move between months; Esc clears.

Dec 15, 20255 citationsCycle 1worst F · no actual harm$117,000
  1. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsF · widespreadCorrection pending
  2. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrection pending
  3. F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrection pending
  4. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrection pending
  5. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsF · widespreadCorrection pending
Jul 14, 20251 citationCycle 1worst D · no actual harm
  1. F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 19, 2025
Apr 18, 202525 citationsCycle 1worst K · immediate jeopardy$158,555
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  2. Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  3. F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  4. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  5. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  6. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  7. F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  8. F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  9. F806Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  10. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  11. F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  12. F697Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  13. F700Try 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.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  14. F711Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  15. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceF · widespreadCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  16. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  17. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  18. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlK · patternCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  19. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsH · patternCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  20. F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Resident RightsK · patternCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  21. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  22. F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  23. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  24. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
  25. F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Jun 3, 2025
Jan 23, 20251 citationCycle 2worst G · actual harm$9,620
  1. F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationG · isolatedCorrected Jan 23, 2025
Oct 26, 20231 citationCycle 3worst D · no actual harm
  1. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Nov 29, 2023
Sep 13, 20232 citationsCycle 3worst J · immediate jeopardy$186,513
  1. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2023
  2. F624Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.Resident RightsJ · isolatedCorrected Sep 14, 2023
Jul 28, 202315 citationsCycle 2worst K · immediate jeopardy$26,767
  1. F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  2. F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  3. F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  4. F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  5. F729Verify that a nurse aide has been trained; and if they haven't worked as a nurse aide for 2 years, receive retraining.Nursing and Physician ServicesD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  6. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  7. F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  8. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  9. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsE · patternCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  10. F585Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  11. F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  12. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  13. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareK · patternCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  14. F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
  15. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Aug 30, 2023
Jun 21, 202119 citationsCycle 3worst E · no actual harm
  1. F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Oct 14, 2021
  2. F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  3. F584Honor 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.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  4. F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and ExploitationD · isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  5. F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  6. F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningD · isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  7. F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  8. F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Quality of Life and CareE · patternCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  9. F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  10. F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  11. F692Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  12. F761Ensure 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.Pharmacy ServiceD · isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  13. F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.Nutrition and DietaryE · patternCorrected Oct 14, 2021
  14. F836Ensure 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.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  15. F838Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  16. F840Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.AdministrationD · isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  17. F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Infection ControlD · isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  18. F908Keep all essential equipment working safely.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Aug 11, 2021
  19. F925Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Aug 11, 2021

Staffing

From quarterly payroll reports

Hours per resident per day

  • All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined3.75hrsAbove 66% of peers+0.10 vs NY avg
  • Registered nursesRN hours only0.43hrsAbove only 23% of peers−0.27 vs NY avg
  • Licensed practical nursesLPN hours0.79hrs
  • Nurse aidesCNA hours2.53hrs
  • Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays3.15hrs
  • New York average
  • Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)

Turnover & capacity

  • Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better48%Above only 28% of peersNY avg 41%
  • RN turnoverRegistered nurses only36%Not ranked by CMS
  • Administrators who leftIn the past year
  • Occupancy513 certified beds · ~485 residents a day94%Above 59% of peersNY avg 90%

Fines & penalties

Roughly the past three years

Enforcement summary

  • $498,455In fines
  • 5Fines
  • 0Payment denials
  • $22,640NY avg in fines
Lowest tier among peersMore in fines than nearly every rated home in New York

Actions on record

  1. Dec 11, 2025Civil money penalty$117,000
  2. Apr 18, 2025Civil money penalty$158,555
  3. Jan 23, 2025Civil money penalty$9,620
  4. Sep 13, 2023Civil money penalty$186,513
  5. Jul 28, 2023Civil money penalty$26,767

Ownership

As filed with CMS

Structure

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain
Upstate Services Group17 facilities in the chain1.9★ chain average
Certification
Medicare and Medicaid
Location type
Urban
Ownership change
None in the last 12 months

People and entities on file

Direct owners (5%+)
  • Uri Koenig
  • Efraim Steif
Operational or managerial control
  • Efraim Steif
Corporate officers
  • Jack Augenstein
  • Amy Wuertzer

Person Organization

Sources & notes

Public data, updated quarterly

Data sources

  • CMS Care Compare · Provider InformationStar ratings, staffing hours, turnover, penalties and flags · processed February 2026.
  • CMS Health CitationsEvery deficiency from the last three inspection cycles, with scope, severity and inspection cycle.
  • CMS Penalties and Ownership filesCivil money penalties, payment denials, and the owners and managers on file.

Notes

  • CMS Certification Number 335184 · 5075 WEST SENECA TURNPIKE, SYRACUSE, NY, 13215.
  • Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in New York and Onondaga County. Turnover and fines are inverted so a high percentile is always good.
  • This is an informational summary of public data, not medical, legal, or placement advice. Facilities cannot pay to change it; a facility that believes a record is wrong can dispute it with CMS.

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