301 Nantucket Drive, Endicott, NY 13760 · Broome County · (607) 754-2705
160 certified beds, about 156 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1972
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335371 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
At its most recent standard inspection, on October 31, 2024, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 21 health citations since February 2020 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 3.82 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.58 of those hours.
55.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
CMS links it to Absolut Care, an affiliated group of 5 nursing homes.
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 21 health citations on file.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews (2989447), the facility failed to ensure that all alleged violations involving abuse are reported immediately, but not later than 2 hours after the allegation was made for one (1) of three (3) residents (Resident #1) reviewed. Specifically, Certified Nurse Aide #3 alleged on the evening of 04/18/2026, they witnessed Certified Nurse Aide #4 holding the resident's wrists firmly, banging the resident's fists into their face and bending the resident's fingers backwards. Certified Nurse Aide #3 did not report the abuse immediately and Certified Nurse Aide #4 continued to work with residents. Furthermore, Certified Nurse Aide #3 reported the incident to Certified Nurse Aide #7 and Certified Nurse Aide #7 did not report the abuse allegation timely.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, and interviews during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00351721 and NY00320653) surveys conducted 10/28/2024-10/31/2024, the facility did not ensure residents had the right to a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for 4 of 4 resident units (Units 1, 2A, 2B, and 3) reviewed. Specifically, Units 2A, 2B, and 3 had unclean hallways, bathrooms, and resident room floors; the main kitchen and unit pantry areas had unclean areas; the resident scale on Unit 2A had dried debris; Resident #102's wheelchair had ripped armrests held together with tape; the main dining room toilets were out of order and contained brown liquid; and the facility air temperature was not maintained at a comfortable level on 10/26/2024 and 10/27/2024.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00352718) surveys conducted 10/28/2024-10/31/2024, the facility did not ensure residents had the right to a dignified existence for 1 of 2 residents (Residents #411) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #411 was served their meal in their room [ROOM NUMBER] minutes after their roommate was served and had completed their meal.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 9/23/2024-9/26/2024, the facility did not provide the appropriate liability and appeal notices to Medicare beneficiaries for 2 of 3 residents (Residents #27 and #141) reviewed. Specifically, Residents #27 and #141 remained in the facility after discontinuation of Medicare Part A services and the facility did not provide the resident with timely Notice of Medicare Non-Coverage (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-10123) when Medicare Part A coverage was ending and a Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-10055) for Medicare Part A as required.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review. and interviews during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00355520 and NY00332658) surveys, the facility did not ensure residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain grooming and personal hygiene for 1 of 10 residents (Resident #9) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #9 was not shaved and dressed as care planned.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00355520, NY00352718, NY00351721, and NY00320653) surveys conducted 10/28/2024-10/31/2024 the facility did not ensure residents received treatment and care in accordance with professional standards of practice, the comprehensive person-centered care plan, and the resident's choices for 2 of 4 residents (Resident #3 and #8) reviewed. Specially, Resident #3 was administered the wrong dose of rapid-acting insulin and Resident # 8 did not have their oxygen tubing or humidifier bottle regularly changed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 10/28/2024-10/31/2024, the facility did not ensure each resident received food and drink that was palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature for 2 of 2 meal test trays reviewed (10/29/2024 and 10/30/2024 lunch meals). Specifically, food was not served at palatable and appetizing temperatures during the lunch meals on 10/29/2024 and 10/30/2024. Additionally, Residents #18 and #85 stated the food was not flavorful and was cold.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00320653 and NY00351721) surveys conducted 10/28/2024-10/31/2024, the facility did not establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program designed to provide a safe, sanitary, and comfortable environment and to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 1 staff member (Social Worker #5) and 1 resident (Resident #160) observed. Specifically, Social Worker #5 entered a COVID-19 positive room wearing an N95 mask inappropriately and Resident #160 did not have appropriate transmission-based precautions signage in place.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00304623) surveys conducted 11/15/22 -11/21/22, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for 2 of 4 nursing units (Units 3 and 2A), 12 resident rooms (Resident rooms 200, 202, 203, 204, 206, 210, 211, 214, 215, 216, 306, and 312), for 6 resident common areas (3rd floor shower room, 2A hallways, 3rd floor main elevator and elevator bank, 3rd floor soiled utility room, and 1st floor TV room common bathroom). Specifically, there were unclean/damaged floor and walls on resident nursing units, and in resident rooms and common areas.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey conducted 11/15/22-11/21/22, the facility failed to treat each resident with respect and dignity and care for each resident in a manner and in an environment that promotes maintenance or enhancement of their quality of life, recognizing each resident's individuality for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #6) reviewed. Specifically, Resident # 6 had duct tape wrapped on the arm of their wheelchair for 5 days of survey.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey conducted 11/15/22-11/21/22, the facility failed to ensure the resident has the right to and the facility must make prompt efforts to resolve grievances the resident may have for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #40) reviewed. Specifically, Resident # 40 had seven (7) pairs of sweatpants misplaced in the laundry and they were not recovered or replaced. The facility policy, Lost and Missing Items dated 8/2020 documented when a resident, resident representative, or any person reports a lost or missing item to staff, the social worker will be contacted immediately. The social worker will start a Lost/Missing Item Report and email it to the registered nurse (RN) Unit Manager or designee, Housekeeping Supervisor, other departments (only as necessary), and the Administrator. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview during the recertification survey conducted 11/15/22-11/21/22, the facility failed to develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident, that included measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical and nursing needs for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #16) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #16's comprehensive care plan (CCP) did include anticoagulant (blood thinner) use.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification and abbreviated (NY003040689 and NY00304922) surveys conducted 11/15/22-11/21/22, the facility failed to ensure residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) received the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene for 5 of 16 residents (Residents #37, 41, 88, 111, and 121) reviewed. Specifically: - Resident #121 was not provided a shower in 2 months. - Resident #111 was observed wearing the same clothes and was unshaven for 3 days. - Resident #37 did not have a documented shower since 9/2022, was observed with a long beard, and unclean/ stained linens and gowns. - Resident #41 did receive ADL assistance in a timely manner to attend a desired activity program, causing a delay in the activity for the residents in attendance. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey conducted 11/15/22-11/21/22, the facility failed to ensure a resident who displayed or was diagnosed with a mental disorder received appropriate treatment and services to correct the assessed problem or to attain the highest practicable mental and psychological well-being for 1 of 5 (Resident #31) residents reviewed. Specifically, Resident #31 expressed complaints of worsening irritability and depression, and had a physician order for a psychological evaluation that was not completed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review during the recertification survey conducted 11/15/22-11/21/22, the facility failed to ensure that drug records were in order and that an account of all controlled drugs was maintained and periodically reconciled for 1 emergency medicine storage area (nursing supervisor's office) observed; and failed to ensure drugs and biologicals were stored in accordance with currently accepted professional principles and included the expiration date when applicable for 1 of 4 medication carts (Unit 2A B side) and 2 of 2 medication storage rooms (Units 1 and 2). Specifically, the emergency medication storage area in the nursing supervisor's office contained a vial of Ativan (sedative, Scheduled IV controlled substance) that was not accounted for. [...]
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review during the recertification survey conducted 11/15/22-11/21/22, the facility failed to ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for the main kitchen, 2 of 3 unit pantries, and 1 of 2 test trays. Specifically, potentially hazardous foods (PHF) were not stored and/or discarded properly (frozen raw chicken stored over other meats and ground beef was past the documented use by date) in the main kitchen; the floors in the main kitchen were unclean; the ice machines in Unit 2's and 3's pantry were unclean; and a test tray was not served at palatable and appetizing temperatures.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey conducted 11/15/22-11/21/22, the facility failed to be adequately equipped to allow residents to call for staff assistance through a communication system which relays the call directly to a staff member or to a centralized staff work area from each resident's bedside, toilet, and bathing facilities for 1 of 4 nursing units (Unit 3). Specifically, the call bell system panel for Unit 3 was missing/removed from the nursing station desk.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure all residents had the right to a dignified existence for 2 of 3 residents (Residents #19 and 114) reviewed for dignity. Specifically, Resident #19 was not assisted to the dining table in a dignified manner and staff were observed addressing Resident #114 in an undignified manner.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey, the facility did not ensure residents were assessed by an interdisciplinary team to determine their ability to safely self-administer medication when clinically appropriate for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #5) reviewed for medication self administration. Specifically, Resident #5 was observed with a prescription topical medication on the bedside stand and there was no documented evidence of an assessment determining the resident's ability to self-administer medications or a physician order for medication self-administration.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey the facility did not provide the necessary care and services to ensure that a resident's abilities in activities of daily living (ADLs) did not diminish for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #129) reviewed for ADLs. Specifically, Resident #129 had a decline in self-feeding ability that was not addressed.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey, the facility did not establish and maintain an infection prevention and control program to help prevent the development and transmission of communicable diseases and infections for 1 of 4 residents (Residents #90) reviewed for transmission-based precautions and 2 of 2 residents (Residents #26 and 90) reviewed for urinary catheters. Specifically, Residents #26 and 90 had urinary catheter bags and tubing laying directly on the floor. In addition, the facility staff did not don appropriate personal protection equipment (PPE) during care for Resident #90, who was on contact precautions.
36 fire safety citations on file: 27 on October 31, 2024, 6 on November 21, 2022, 3 on February 14, 2020.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | New York | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 3.82 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.58 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.00 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.30 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.94 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 55.2% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 33.3% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 3.13 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.15 on weekdays and 3.00 on weekends, 28% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 7.7% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.91 in April to June 2025 to 3.82 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.82 | 0.58 | 4.15 | 3.00 | 7.7% | 0 of 90 | 156 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.72 | 0.54 | 4.03 | 2.92 | 7.9% | 0 of 92 | 156 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.73 | 0.54 | 4.04 | 2.95 | 10.6% | 0 of 92 | 156 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.91 | 0.50 | 4.26 | 3.03 | 8.6% | 0 of 91 | 155 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| New York, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.55 | 0.68 | 3.72 | 3.13 | 9.8% | 0.1% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Trains nurse aides: this home runs a state-approved CNA program for its own hires (state list: NYS DOH Nurse Aide Training Programs (nursing homes), as of October 1, 2026). A nursing home cannot charge aides it employs, or has offered a job, for state-approved training (42 CFR 483.152(c)). See Absolut Center at Endicott, LLC CNA training on CareerFunded, our sister site for career training.
Staff pay reports
No staff pay figure for this home has passed review yet. A figure appears only after at least 5 reports from at least 3 different people, sent over at least 60 days, have passed review. If you work here, your report helps start one.
| Job | Median | Middle half | Employed |
|---|---|---|---|
| New York, all employers | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $23.36 | $21.04 to $24.99 | 87,990 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $32.30 | $29.52 to $37.00 | 39,400 |
| Registered nurses | $52.62 | $45.60 to $62.34 | 205,810 |
| United States, nursing care facilities | |||
| CNAs (nursing assistants) | $20.67 | $17.91 to $22.55 | 534,270 |
| LPNs and LVNs | $33.86 | $30.05 to $37.40 | 188,210 |
| Registered nurses | $41.11 | $37.85 to $47.68 | 142,270 |
Hourly wages; the middle half runs from the 25th to the 75th percentile. Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025. BLS has no separate estimate for medication aides. These are survey estimates for whole occupations, not figures for any one home.
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | New York | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 11.1 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.5 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.6 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 1.7 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.9 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.1 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 16.9 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 20.4 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 4.7 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.4 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.7 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Absolut Ctr for Nursing & Rehab Endicott L L C's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (41.6% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.
41.6% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 51.5% · New York: 101 better, 157 worse
Rate of successful return to home or community from a SNF (risk-standardized discharge to community rate). Higher is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 100 eligible stays.
12.1% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 10.7% · New York: 12 better, 5 worse
Rate of potentially preventable hospital readmissions 30 days after discharge from a SNF (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2022 to September 2024. 98 eligible stays.
6.6% this home
No different from the national rate
US median of homes 7.1% · New York: 7 better, 21 worse
Percentage of infections residents got during their SNF stay that resulted in hospitalization (risk-standardized rate). Lower is better. October 2023 to September 2024. 63 eligible stays.
62.1% this home
Median of homes: New York60.6% · US 56.6%
Percentage of residents who are at or above an expected ability to care for themselves and move around at discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 58 residents counted.
1.4% this home
Median of homes: New York0.6% · US 0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience one or more falls with major injury during their SNF stay. Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 74 residents counted.
3.1% this home
Median of homes: New York2.0% · US 1.7%
Percentage of residents with pressure ulcers or pressure injuries that are new or worsened (adjusted rate). Lower is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 74 residents counted.
97.3% this home
Median of homes: New York98.5% · US 98.7%
Percentage of residents where the SNF provided a current medication list to the resident, family, and/or caregiver at final discharge. Higher is better. October 2024 to September 2025. 37 residents counted.
Source: CMS Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program - Provider Data, released 2026-09-30. Better, no different and worse are CMS's own comparisons with the national rate, after adjusting for how sick residents were. Medians of homes and the state counts are worked out by us from the same file.
Legal business name: ABSOLUT CENTER FOR NURSING AND REHABILITATION AT ENDICOTT, LLC. CMS links this home to Absolut Care, a group of 5 nursing homes averaging 3.2 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sherman, Israel | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 45% | 06/07/2007 |
| Wuertzer, Amy | Corporate officer | Individual | 03/01/2018 | |
| Sherman, Samuel | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 06/07/2007 | |
| Sherman, Samuel | Limited partnership interest | Individual | 06/07/2007 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
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