Your report for Groton Community Health Care Ctr Res Care Fac
Overall Score
CMS Five-Star Quality Rating- Much below average
- Below average
- Average
- Above average
- Much above average
Where it ranks
- New YorkLowest tier among peers593 rated homes · average 3.0★
- Tompkins CountyLowest tier among peers5 rated homes · average 2.0★
- United StatesLowest tier among peers14,574 rated homes · average 3.0★
How the rating is built
- Health inspectionsStarting point1★−1.8 vs NY avg
- StaffingCan add or remove a star1★−1.7 vs NY avg
- Quality measuresCan add or remove a star2★−1.9 vs NY avg
CMS starts from the health inspection stars, then adds or subtracts a star for staffing and for quality measures. Stars are assigned relative to other facilities in the same state.
- Special Focus Facility candidateThis facility is on the CMS candidate list for the Special Focus Facility program, meaning it is among the poorest-performing facilities in its state on recent inspections.
Ratings & measures
Tap a row to see what it meansHealth inspection ratingCMS stars from the last three on-site inspection cycles1★Lowest tier among peersNY avg2.8★U.S. avg2.8★
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.
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 turnover1★Lowest tier among peersNY avg2.7★U.S. avg2.9★
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.
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 assessments2★Above only 4% of peersNY avg3.9★U.S. avg3.6★
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.
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 staff—hrsNo dataNY avg3.65Benchmark4.10
All licensed nurse and aide hours worked, divided by the number of residents, on an average day. Reported from payroll, not self-reported.
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 only—hrsNo dataNY avg0.70Benchmark0.75
Registered nurse hours only. RNs assess residents, manage medications, and catch changes in condition; LPNs and aides deliver most hands-on care.
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 better57%Above only 14% of peersNY avg41%RN turnover38%
The share of nursing staff who left within the past year, from the same payroll data.
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$132,948Above only 5% of peersNY avg$22,640Fines · denials1 · 0
Civil money penalties CMS imposed after serious or uncorrected deficiencies, and denials of Medicare payment for new admissions.
Penalties follow the worst inspection findings. A recent fine is the clearest sign that inspectors found real harm.
Inspection history
Last three inspection cyclesCitations by monthSep 2020 – Dec 2024
- No actual harm (D–F)
- Actual harm (G–I)
- Immediate jeopardy (J–L)
- $Fine or payment denial
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Dec 4, 2024Cycle 1worst L · immediate jeopardy$132,948
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- 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 ServiceE · patternCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryF · widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalD · isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- F940Develop, implement, and/or maintain an effective training program for all new and existing staff members.AdministrationE · patternCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Resident RightsC · widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- 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 · widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Quality of Life and CareG · isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- F835Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.AdministrationF · widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- F565Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- 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 RightsC · widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- 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 Jan 17, 2025
- F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareL · widespreadCorrected Jan 17, 2025
- 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 CareK · patternCorrected Jan 17, 2025
Feb 24, 2023Cycle 2worst E · no actual harm
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Apr 10, 2023
- F577Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.Resident RightsD · isolatedCorrected Mar 26, 2023
- Assure that each residentâs assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.Resident Assessment and Care PlanningE · patternCorrected Apr 10, 2023
Sep 25, 2020Cycle 3worst E · no actual harm
- F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Quality of Life and CareD · isolatedCorrected Oct 30, 2020
- 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 Oct 30, 2020
- F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Nutrition and DietaryD · isolatedCorrected Oct 30, 2020
- F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.EnvironmentalE · patternCorrected Oct 30, 2020
- F582Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.Resident RightsB · patternCorrected Oct 30, 2020
Staffing
From quarterly payroll reportsHours per resident per day
- All nursing staffRNs, LPNs and aides combined—hrs
- Registered nursesRN hours only—hrs
- Licensed practical nursesLPN hours—hrs
- Nurse aidesCNA hours—hrs
- Weekend nursingAll staff on Saturdays and Sundays—hrs
- New York average
- Research benchmark (4.10 total, 0.75 RN)
Turnover & capacity
- Nursing staff turnoverShare who left within a year · lower is better57%Above only 14% of peersNY avg 41%
- RN turnoverRegistered nurses only38%Not ranked by CMS
- Administrators who leftIn the past year0Stable leadership
- Occupancy80 certified beds · ~72 residents a day90%Above only 34% of peersNY avg 90%
Fines & penalties
Roughly the past three yearsEnforcement summary
- $132,948In fines
- 1Fine
- 0Payment denials
- $22,640NY avg in fines
Actions on record
- Dec 4, 2024Civil money penalty$132,948
Ownership
As filed with CMSStructure
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Independent
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Location type
- Urban
- Ownership change
- None in the last 12 months
People and entities on file
- Richard Williams
- Mary Ellen Bloodgood
- Matt Duso
- Elaine Haukenes
- Lee Shurtleff
- Michael Smith
- Jean Wannal
- David Wissink
- Patrick Deptula
- Lee Shurtleff
- David Wissink
- Darshan Patel
- Patrick Deptula
- Richard Williams
Person Organization
Sources & notes
Public data, updated quarterlyData 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 335658 · 120 SYKES STREET, GROTON, NY, 13073.
- Percentiles compare this facility with every rated nursing home in New York and Tompkins 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.
