Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center
800 West Chestnut Street, Rome, NY 13440 · Oneida County · (315) 339-3210
100 certified beds, about 95 residents a day · For profit - Limited Liability company · Medicare and Medicaid since 1991
Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
4 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
4 of 5
Quality measures
3 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335732 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on September 11, 2024, inspectors cited 4 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 9 health citations since December 2019 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 4.02 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.48 of those hours.
31.7% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
CMS links it to The Mayer Family, an affiliated group of 11 nursing homes.
Health inspections
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.
012/19
509/22
409/24
Potential for minimal harm Potential for more than minimal harm Actual harm Immediate jeopardy Found on a complaint visit
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
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 9 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
8D
1E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
September 11, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- D Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 9/5/2024 - 9/11/2024, the facility failed to consult with the physician when there was a significant change in the resident's physical status for 1 of 4 residents (Resident #79) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #79 had a continuing, unplanned weight loss and the medical provider was not notified.
- D PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview during the recertification survey conducted 9/5/2024-9/11/2024, the facility did not ensure residents were screened for a mental disorder or intellectual disability prior to admission for 1 of 18 residents (Resident #52) reviewed. Specifically, there was no documented evidence Resident #52 had a Preadmission Screening and Resident Review (PASARR, New York State Department of Health form 695) completed by a qualified screener within the required time frame prior to admission to the facility.
- D Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 9/5/2024-9/11/2024, the facility did not ensure residents who required dialysis (a process that filters blood for the kidneys) received such services, consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #42) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #42 did not receive ongoing assessment of their condition and monitoring for complications before and after dialysis treatments, or ongoing communication and collaboration with the dialysis facility.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review during the recertification survey conducted 9/5/2024-9/11/2024, the facility did not ensure food was prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service in the facility's main kitchen. Specifically, in the main kitchen, food was not stored at safe temperatures in the walk-in cooler, there were uncleanable floor surfaces, the toaster was not clean, and the dishwasher instructions were not clean and legible.
September 13, 2022Standard inspection · 5 citations
- E Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey conducted 9/8/22-9/13/22, the facility failed to ensure food and drink was palatable, attractive, and at safe and appetizing temperatures for 3 of 3 meal test trays. Specifically, 1 breakfast tray and 2 lunch trays had hot and cold food items that were not maintained at safe temperatures and the food did not taste appetizing or palatable.
- D 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.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey conducted [DATE]-[DATE], the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment on 5 of 5 resident units (Units 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6) reviewed. Specifically, there were stained ceiling tiles, non-working overhead lights, faucets that did not shut off, an exhaust fan that did not work, stained window blinds, a leaking sink, a stained chair, damaged and soiled walls, an unclean window, a broken window screen, a clogged sink, a damaged cabinet, and uncomfortable/incorrect sized mattresses.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review during the recertification survey conducted 9/8/22-9/13/22, the facility failed to ensure a resident who was unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) received the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene for 1 of 6 residents (Residents # 7) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #7 was not assisted with shaving and was observed with long facial hair on multiple days.
- D Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey conducted 9/8/22-9/13/22, the facility failed to store, prepare, distribute, and serve food in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 kitchen (Main Kitchen) reviewed. Specifically, the main kitchen had a leaking handwash sink, and the floor and wall near the stove and preparation area was unclean.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review during the recertification survey conducted 9/8/22-9/13/22, the facility failed to 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 of 3 residents reviewed (Resident #83). Specifically, Resident #83 had an infected Stage 4 pressure injury (full thickness tissue loss with exposed bone, tendon, or muscle) on their sacrum (the bone at the base of the spine) requiring intravenous (IV) antibiotics, and a wound vacuum (vacuum assisted closure, application of negative pressure to assist with healing). During an observed wound vacuum dressing change, infection control practices were not maintained.
December 17, 2019Standard inspection · 0 citations
Fire safety inspections
22 fire safety citations on file: 15 on September 11, 2024, 2 on September 13, 2022, 5 on December 17, 2019.
Every fire safety citation22 citations
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- E To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- D Use approved construction type or materials.
- D Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- D Install proper backup exit lighting.
- D Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- D Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- D Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- D Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- D Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
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) | 4.02 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.48 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.60 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.57 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 0.97 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 31.7% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 30.8% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.93 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
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 4.19 on weekdays and 3.60 on weekends, 14% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 3.79 in April to June 2025 to 4.02 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 | 4.02 | 0.48 | 4.19 | 3.60 | 0.0% | 0 of 90 | 95 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 3.64 | 0.49 | 3.78 | 3.28 | 0.0% | 0 of 92 | 97 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 3.62 | 0.44 | 3.83 | 3.10 | 0.5% | 0 of 92 | 97 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 3.79 | 0.45 | 3.95 | 3.40 | 0.0% | 0 of 91 | 97 |
| 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.
Quality measures
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 | 13.9 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 2.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.5 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.5 | 12.5 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 8.3 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 6.3 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 30.0 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 24.7 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.3 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 2.4 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: BETHANY OPERATING CO LLC. CMS links this home to The Mayer Family, a group of 11 nursing homes averaging 3 stars overall.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estate of Alan Landa | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Organization | 10% | 05/21/2024 |
| Davidovich, Arie | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 10% | 01/01/2015 |
| Davidovich, Avraham | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 10% | 01/01/2015 |
| Davidowitch, Nachum | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 11% | 07/27/2005 |
| Eisikowicz, Sam | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 6% | 07/27/2005 |
| Gewirtz, Esther | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 10% | 07/27/2005 |
| Kirsch, Roslyn | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 13% | 07/27/2005 |
| Mayer, Andrea | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 11% | 07/27/2005 |
| Mayer, Giorgio | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 11% | 07/27/2005 |
| Ruben, Yosef | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | Individual | 11% | 07/27/2005 |
| Gewirtz, Jonathan | Corporate director | Individual | 03/01/2014 | |
| Gewirtz, Jonathan | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2010 |
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.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 11, 2024: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 11, 2024: "Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident."
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on September 11, 2024: "Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on September 11, 2024: "PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities"
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- Colonial Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Rome, 1.6 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 38 citations
- Trustees of Eastern Star Hall & Home of the N Y S Oriskany, 8.3 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 13 citations
- Presbyterian Home for Central New York Inc New Hartford, 12.5 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 24 citations
- Katherine Luther Residential Hlth Care & Rehab Clinton, 13.1 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 35 citations
- Mvhs Rehabilitation and Nursing Center Utica, 13.2 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 12 citations
New York contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: New York State Department of Health, Nursing Homes, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- State inspection reports: NYS Health Profiles: Nursing Homes, where New York publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 4 for staffing and 3 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center get at its last inspection?
- 4 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 11, 2024. The New York average is 8.1.
- Has Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Bethany Gardens Skilled Living Center?
- CMS lists 12 owners and managers, and links the home to The Mayer Family. Legal business name: BETHANY OPERATING CO LLC.
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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