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Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing

1045 West Street, Carthage, NY 13619 · Jefferson County · (315) 493-3220

90 certified beds, about 87 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1977

Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
1 of 5
Health inspections
2 of 5
Staffing
1 of 5
Quality measures
4 of 5

CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335579 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes

The record in brief

At its most recent standard inspection, on September 26, 2024, inspectors cited 12 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).

None of its 34 health citations since June 2021 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 3.25 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.33 of those hours.

68.6% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).

CMS links it to Centers Health Care, an affiliated group of 36 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.

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 34 health citations on file.

Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
23D
11E
0F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
July 24, 2026Complaint inspection · 3 citations
  1. E
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    F804 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · deficient, provider has September 19, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews (QIES Intake 3038191), the facility failed to ensure residents were provided food and drink that was palatable, flavorful, and at an appetizing temperature for two of two meals (lunch meal on 07/21/2026 and breakfast meal on 07/23/2026) and for three of nine anonymous residents present at the resident group meeting. Specifically, the 07/21/2026 and 07/23/2026 meal trays included hot foods served below 130 degrees Fahrenheit, cold foods served above 49 degrees Fahrenheit, and some foods were not palatable; and three anonymous residents at the resident group meeting stated the hot food was served cold and meals were not appetizing.
  2. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · deficient, provider has September 19, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews (iQIES Intake 2601518), the facility failed to ensure residents received care, consistent with professional standards of practice, to prevent pressure ulcers and promote healing of pressure ulcers for one of six residents (Resident #3) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #3's pressure ulcer treatment was not administered by Licensed Practical Nurse #23 as ordered, their pressure relieving boots were not implemented as planned, and their pressure reducing air mattress was not set at the appropriate weight.
  3. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · deficient, provider has September 19, 2026
    Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews (iQIES Intake 2808135), the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained free of accident hazards for one of four residents (Resident #63) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #63 had a history of a fall from bed resulting in a lumbar spine fracture and their bed was observed not in the lowest position as planned.
September 26, 2024Standard inspection, Complaint inspection · 12 citations
  1. E
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interviews during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00348460) surveys conducted 9/23/2024-9/26/2024, the facility did not ensure residents had the right to a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for 2 of 2 resident units (North and South units) reviewed. Specifically, the South unit common area had a stained carpet, four burned out lights, a broken light fixture, the unit shower was missing floor and wall tiles, and the dining room countertop was damaged; the North unit resident room [ROOM NUMBER] had a dirty floor mat that smelled of mildew and cobwebs on the wall.
  2. E
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    F804 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 9/23/2024-9/26/2024, the facility did not ensure each resident received food and drink that was palatable, flavorful, and at an appetizing temperature for 3 of 3 meals (the 9/24/2024 lunch meal, the 9/25/2024 special Fall festival meal, and the 9/25/2024 lunch meal) reviewed; for 7 of 7 anonymous residents present at the Resident Council meeting; and for 2 additional residents interviewed (Residents #178 and #180). Specifically, the 9/24/2024 and 9/25/2024 lunch meals were not flavorful; the 9/25/2024 Fall festival meal was not served at palatable and appetizing temperatures; 7 of 7 anonymous residents at the Resident Council meeting stated the food was often not appetizing and served cold; and 2 residents (Resident #178 and #180) stated the food was not flavorful and was served cold.
  3. E
    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
    F812 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 9/23/2024-9/26/2024, the facility did not ensure food was stored, prepared, distributed, and served in accordance with professional standards for food service safety for 1 of 1 main kitchen. Specifically, in the main kitchen food was not maintained at proper temperatures, there was outdated food, and the dishwasher was not in proper working order.
  4. D
    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
    F582 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview 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 1 of 3 residents (Resident #72) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #72 remained in the facility after discontinuation of Medicare Part A services and the facility did not provide the resident with a Skilled Nursing Facility Advanced Beneficiary Notice of Non-Coverage (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services-10055) for Medicare Part A as required.
  5. D
    Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
    F660 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey conducted 9/23/2024-9/26/2024, the facility did not ensure the discharge needs of each resident were identified and resulted in the development of a discharge plan for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #54) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #54 expressed the intention to be discharged to an assisted living facility and was not assisted with discharge planning or updated on the status of their discharge plan.
  6. D
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00348460 and NY00345485) surveys conducted 9/23/2024-9/26/2024, the facility did not ensure residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living received the necessary services to maintain good nutrition, grooming, and personal and oral hygiene for 2 of 7 residents (Resident #15 and #43) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #43 was not assisted with removing unwanted facial hair, and Resident #15 had unkept hair and unclean and untrimmed fingernails.
  7. D
    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
    F684 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 9/23/2024-9/26/2024, 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 1 of 1 resident (Resident #178) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #178's urinary catheter (tube that drains urine) drainage bag was observed above the level of the bladder.
  8. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 9/23/2024-9/26/2024, the facility did not ensure residents with pressure ulcers received the necessary treatment and services, consistent with professional standard of practice, to promote wound healing, prevent infection, and prevent new ulcers from developing for 2 of 2 residents (Residents #66 and #369) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #66 developed three facility acquired pressure ulcers, one vascular wound (caused by poor blood circulation) and had a low loss air mattress (specialty mattress used to relieve pressure and provide airflow) that was not accurately set to the resident's weight, and the resident was not turned and repositioned as care planned. Resident #379 had a foot wound and did not have their foot offloaded as planned.
  9. D
    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.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews, during the recertification survey conducted 9/23/2024-9/26/2024, the facility did not ensure residents with limited range of motion received appropriate treatment and services to prevent further decrease in range of motion for 2 of 2 residents (Resident #7 and #15) reviewed. Specifically, Residents #15 and #7 resting palm (hand) guards were not applied appropriately as recommended by occupational therapy for hand and finger contractures (shortening of muscle or tendons preventing normal movement).
  10. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00321293 and NY00321801) surveys conducted 9/23/2024-9/26/2024, the facility did not ensure each resident received adequate supervision for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #1) reviewed for falls. Specifically, Resident #1 was transferred without the use of a lift device as planned. The facility policy, Therapy Services, created 10/12/2021, documented therapy services would conduct a comprehensive patient centered evaluation which included the development of a plan of care with appropriate interventions to reach specified resident goals. The facility policy, Lift-Full Body Mechanical Lift, last reviewed 8/20/2023, documented at a minimum, two trained staff members were needed to safely move a resident with a floor based full body mechanical lift. [...]
  11. D
    Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
    F698 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 9/23/2024-9/26/2024, the facility did not ensure that residents who required dialysis services (filtration of blood when the kidneys do not work) received such services consistent with professional standards of practice for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #17) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #17 received hemodialysis treatments at a community-based dialysis center and did not have on-going assessments and oversight before and after dialysis treatments. Additionally, staff documented the resident had an arteriovenous fistula (surgical connection between an artery and a vein often used for dialysis access) which the resident did not have.
  12. D
    Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
    F805 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) November 5, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 9/23/2024-9/26/2024, the facility did not ensure each resident received and the facility provided food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #383) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #383 had a physician order for a nectar thick consistency for all liquids and was served thin liquids.
February 23, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
  1. D
    Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
    F624 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) March 20, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview during the abbreviated survey (NY00312672), the facility did not provide and document sufficient preparation and orientation to residents to ensure safe and orderly transfer or discharge from the facility for 1 of 6 residents (Resident #6) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #6 was discharged without a documented discharge plan. Additionally, there were recommendations for equipment and post-discharge services there were not established by the facility prior to discharge.
December 8, 2023Complaint inspection · 2 citations
  1. E
    Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
    F921 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 3, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview during the abbreviated survey (NY00328705) the facility did not provide a safe, functional, sanitary, and comfortable environment for residents, staff, and the public for 1 of 2 nursing units (South Unit) reviewed. Specifically, the heat stopped working on the South Unit on 11/22/2023 and was not restored until 11/24/2023. During the time the heat was not functional, there was no documented evidence the facility routinely monitored and addressed cold air temperatures and no documented evidence a consistent plan was implemented to ensure resident comfort was maintained.
  2. D
    Ensure 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.
    F836 · Administration · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · found on a complaint visit · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) January 3, 2024
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview during the abbreviated survey (NY00328705) the facility did not operate and provide services in compliance with Federal, State, and Local Laws and Professional Standards for 1 of 2 nursing units (South Unit) reviewed. Specifically, the heat stopped working on the South Unit on 11/22/2023 and was not restored until 11/24/2023 and the facility did not report the outage to the New York State Department of Health (NYS DOH) as required.
March 16, 2023Standard inspection · 9 citations
  1. E
    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.
    F584 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interview during the recertification survey conducted 3/12/23-3/16/23, the facility failed to provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment for 33 of 50 resident rooms (rooms 101, 102, 103, 104, 105, 106, 107, 108, 109, 110, 111, 112, 113, 114, 115, 116, 117, 118, 119, 120, 121, 122, 208, 209, 211, 215, 216, 218, 219, 221, 222, 223, and 228) and for 3 resident common areas (north unit shower room, smoke door near resident room [ROOM NUMBER], and the corridor between the main kitchen access door and the dining room). Specifically, there were unclean and/or damaged floors and walls in 33 resident rooms, and in 3 common areas.
  2. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00271814, NY00301775, and NY00288954) surveys conducted 3/12/23-3/16/23, 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 2 of 18 residents (Residents #6 and 73) reviewed and an additional 7 residents (Residents #14, 18, 19, 25, 29, 37, and 58) observed. Specifically, Resident #73 was not assisted with incontinence care, was not provided oral care, and was not provided a shower as scheduled; Resident #6 was not assisted with placement of their dentures for eating; and Residents #14, 18, 19, 25, 29, 37, and 58 were observed in bed wearing hospital gowns during the lunch meal.
  3. E
    Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
    F725 · Nursing and Physician Services · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification and abbreviated (NY00288954) surveys conducted 3/12/23-3/16/23 the facility failed to have sufficient nursing staff to provide nursing and related services to attain or maintain the highest practicable physical, mental, and psychosocial well-being for 3 of 10 residents (Residents #6, 19, and 73) reviewed for activities of daily living (ADLs). Specifically, Residents #6, 19, and 73 did not have their ADL needs addressed timely. During a confidential group meeting (resident council) residents stated they had to wait 3-4 hours in the morning for assistance with ADLs. This was a result of insufficient staff to care for all 88 residents in the facility.
  4. E
    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
    F804 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interview during the recertification survey conducted 3/12/23-3/16/23, the facility failed to ensure each resident received and the facility provided food and drink that was palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature for 3 of 3 meals reviewed (3/13/23, 3/14/23, and 3/15/23 lunch meal trays). Specifically, lunch meals test trays on 3/13/23, 3/14/23, and 3/15/23 were not served at palatable and appetizing temperatures.
  5. E
    Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
    F919 · Environmental · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey conducted 3/12/23-3/16/23, the facility failed to ensure they were adequately equipped to allow residents to call for staff assistance through a communication system which relayed the call directly to a staff member for 16 of 50 resident rooms (rooms 101, 105, 106, 108, 110, 113, 119, 121, 207, 214, 221, 223, 224, 225, 226, and 227); and for 13 of 28 residents (Resident #11, 14, 17, 19, 25, 30, 36, 37, 41, 58, 69, 236, and 387) reviewed. Specifically, resident rooms 101, 105, 106, 108, 110, 113, 119, 121, 207, 214, 221, 223, 224, 225, 226, and 227 call bells were not properly installed and/or not long enough for resident use; and Residents #11, 14, 17, 19, 25, 30, 36, 37, 41, 58, 69, 236, and 387 were observed with call bells that were not in reach.
  6. D
    Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
    F558 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review during the recertification survey conducted 3/12/23-3/16/23, the facility failed to ensure the right to reside and receive services with reasonable accommodation of resident needs and preferences for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #385) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #385 was observed on multiple occasions lying in a bed that was too short for their height with both of their heels pressed up against the footboard of the bed.
  7. D
    Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
    F577 · Resident Rights · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation and interview during the recertification survey conducted 3/12/23-3/16/23, the facility failed to post in a place readily accessible to residents, family members, and to legal representatives of residents, the results of the most recent survey of the facility conducted by Federal or State surveyors and any plan of correction with respect to the facility. Specifically, the survey results and plan of correction for the most recent Life Safety Code Federal survey conducted on 6/24/21 were not available for examination.
  8. D
    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
    F689 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification and abbreviated surveys (NY00283545 and NY00271814) conducted 3/12/23-3/16/23, the facility failed to ensure the resident environment remained as free of accident hazards as possible and residents received adequate supervision to prevent accidents for 2 of 5 residents (Residents #11 and 25) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #11 had a physician order for nectar thick liquids and aspiration (inhaling food/fluid into lungs) precautions and was observed with thin liquids at their bedside and was not supervised during meals; Resident #29 was on aspiration precautions with altered diet consistency and was observed eating unsupervised in bed in their room and required assistance of 2 for transfers and was observed being transferred by one.
  9. D
    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
    F800 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) May 1, 2023
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey conducted 3/12/23 - 3/16/23 the facility failed to provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets their daily nutritional and special dietary needs for 2 of 2 meals observed. Specifically, Resident #19 was not provided with a nutritional supplement for 2 lunch meals as planned.
June 24, 2021Standard inspection · 7 citations
  1. E
    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
    F677 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, pattern · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 4, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification and abbreviated surveys (NY00275626, NY00275702, and NY00276385) conducted on 6/22/21-6/24/21, the facility did not ensure residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADL) received the necessary services to maintain good grooming for 3 of 8 residents (Residents #7, 39, and 329) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #7 was not assisted with dressing, oral hygiene, and eye wear cleaning. Resident #329 was not assisted with nail care and Resident #39 was not provided with facial grooming or nail care.
  2. D
    Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
    F635 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 4, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on record review and interview during the recertification and abbreviated surveys (NY00276793) conducted on 6/22/21-6/24/21, the facility did not ensure physician orders for the resident's immediate care were in place on admission for 1 of 7 (Resident #279) residents reviewed. Specifically, Resident #279 arrived to the facility from the hospital and did not have admission orders, including medication and dietary orders, obtained and implemented timely after admission.
  3. D
    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
    F686 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 4, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey conducted on 6/22/21-6/24/21, the facility did not develop and implement a comprehensive person-centered care plan for each resident that included measurable objectives and timeframes to meet a resident's medical nursing, mental and psychosocial needs that are identified in the comprehensive assessment for 1 of 3 residents (Resident #329) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #329 was at low risk for skin impairments, developed a reddened area, was not reassessed, and pressure injury prevention interventions were not re-evaluated.
  4. D
    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.
    F688 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 4, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey conducted on 6/22-6/24/21, the facility did not ensure a resident with limited range of motion (ROM) received appropriate services, equipment, and assistance to maintain or improve mobility with the maximum practicable independence unless a reduction in mobility was demonstrably unavoidable for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #52) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #52 was provided rehabilitation and gained the ability to walk, and the facility did not ensure a plan was implemented to maintain the resident's mobility.
  5. D
    Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
    F690 · Quality of Life and Care · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 4, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification and abbreviated surveys (NY00275702) conducted on 6/22/21-6/24/21, the facility did not ensure a resident with an indwelling catheter received the necessary services and treatment for catheter use for 1 of 2 (Resident #63) residents reviewed. Specifically, Resident #63 did not have an order in place for a catheter, the resident's catheter leaked frequently and the leaking was not addressed timely by the facility.
  6. D
    Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
    F810 · Nutrition and Dietary · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 4, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interview during the recertification survey conducted on 6/22/21-6/24/21, the facility did not provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance to ensure that the resident can use the assistive devices when consuming meals and snacks for 1 of 2 residents (Resident #329) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #329's adaptive cup(s) were not provided at meals.
  7. D
    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
    F842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning · No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolated · Corrected (the home has a date of correction) August 4, 2021
    Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey conducted on 6/22/21-6/24/21, the facility did not maintain medical records on each resident that were complete and accurately documented in accordance with accepted professional standards and practices for 1 of 23 residents (Resident #39) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #39's plan of care documented to provide an edema glove to the resident's left hand, the glove was no longer required, was not removed from the plan of care, and staff continued to document the glove was provided when it was unavailable for use.

Fire safety inspections

30 fire safety citations on file: 17 on September 26, 2024, 9 on March 16, 2023, 4 on June 24, 2021.

Every fire safety citation30 citations
  1. F
    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
    K 918 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  2. F
    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    K 921 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  3. E
    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
    E 18 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  4. E
    Establish policies and procedures for sheltering.
    E 22 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  5. E
    Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
    K 223 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  6. E
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  7. E
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · September 26, 2024 · Waiver
  8. E
    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
    K 324 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  9. E
    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
    K 345 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  10. E
    Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
    K 351 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  11. E
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  12. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  13. E
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  14. D
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  15. D
    Have exits that are accessible at all times.
    K 271 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  16. D
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  17. D
    Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
    K 374 · September 26, 2024 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  18. E
    Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
    K 372 · March 16, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  19. E
    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
    K 741 · March 16, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  20. E
    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
    K 923 · March 16, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  21. D
    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
    K 353 · March 16, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  22. D
    Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
    K 355 · March 16, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  23. D
    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
    K 363 · March 16, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  24. D
    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
    K 712 · March 16, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  25. D
    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
    K 920 · March 16, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  26. D
    Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
    K 921 · March 16, 2023 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  27. D
    Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
    K 211 · June 24, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  28. D
    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
    K 291 · June 24, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  29. D
    Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
    K 311 · June 24, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)
  30. D
    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
    K 321 · June 24, 2021 · Corrected (the home has a date of correction)

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.

MeasureThis homeNew YorkUnited States
All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides)3.253.633.86
Registered nurses0.330.710.69
All nursing staff on weekends2.413.183.42
Nurse aides1.88
Licensed practical nurses1.04
Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year)68.6%40.3%45.8%
Registered nurse turnover55.6%39.8%42.9%
Administrators who left0

CMS expects 3.97 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 3.59 on weekdays and 2.41 on weekends, 33% 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 3.35 in April to June 2025 to 3.25 in January to March 2026.

QuarterAll nursing staffRegistered nursesWeekdaysWeekendsContract staff shareDays with no RN hoursResidents a day
Jan to Mar 20263.250.333.592.41 0.0%0 of 9087
Oct to Dec 20253.550.313.812.89 0.0%0 of 9285
Jul to Sep 20253.390.233.712.58 0.0%2 of 9285
Apr to Jun 20253.350.243.612.71 0.0%2 of 9186
United States, Jan to Mar 20263.750.623.923.335.3%0.5% of days
New York, Jan to Mar 20263.550.683.723.139.8%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 Carthage Center for Rehabilitaiton and Nursing CNA training on CareerFunded, our sister site for career training.

Staff pay reports

Staff pay at this home

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.

Official wage estimates for New York

JobMedianMiddle halfEmployed
New York, all employers
CNAs (nursing assistants)$23.36$21.04 to $24.9987,990
LPNs and LVNs$32.30$29.52 to $37.0039,400
Registered nurses$52.62$45.60 to $62.34205,810
United States, nursing care facilities
CNAs (nursing assistants)$20.67$17.91 to $22.55534,270
LPNs and LVNs$33.86$30.05 to $37.40188,210
Registered nurses$41.11$37.85 to $47.68142,270

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.

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Quality measures

The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.

MeasureThis homeNew YorkUS
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
12.614.113.9
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.00.50.8
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
1.11.31.6
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.33.13.2
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
0.01.21.6
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
9.612.514.1
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
6.96.54.6
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1
7.313.715.4
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
20.720.623.8
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit
Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
18.89.612.0
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
1.21.71.9
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days
Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231
4.01.41.8

Short-term rehab results

For a stay to recover after a hospital visit, these are the results CMS publishes for Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing's Medicare short-stay residents. On returning residents home or to the community, CMS rates it no different from the national rate (50.1% of residents, after adjusting for how sick they were). How to read these, and what Medicare pays for.

Went home or back to the community

50.1% 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. 115 eligible stays.

Potentially preventable readmissions

10.1% 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. 115 eligible stays.

Infections that led to a hospital stay

6.0% 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. 74 eligible stays.

Self-care and mobility at discharge

60.2% 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. 93 residents counted.

Falls with major injury

2.0% 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. 146 residents counted.

New or worsened pressure ulcers

1.2% 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. 146 residents counted.

Medication list given at discharge

98.3% 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. 57 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.

Owners and operators

Legal business name: CLR CARTHAGE LLC. CMS links this home to Centers Health Care, a group of 36 nursing homes averaging 2.2 stars overall.

NameRoleTypeShareSince
Abramchik, Amir5% or greater direct ownership interestIndividual06/01/2022
Goldman, NathanManaging control - governing bodyIndividual01/01/2025
Hendrix, HeidiManaging control - governing bodyIndividual01/01/2025
Lantzitsky, AharonManaging control - governing bodyIndividual01/01/2025
Rozenberg, KennethManaging control - governing bodyIndividual01/01/2025
Klinger, BarryOperational/managerial controlIndividual12/05/2022
Rogowski, JerzyOperational/managerial controlIndividual10/01/2021
Abramchik, AmirAdp of the SNFIndividual09/01/2017
Klinger, BarryAdp of the SNFIndividual12/05/2022
Rogowski, JerzyAdp of the SNFIndividual10/01/2021

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.

  1. How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 14 problems in this area, most recently on July 24, 2026: "Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing."
  2. Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 7 problems in this area, most recently on July 24, 2026: "Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature."
  3. How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 6 problems in this area, most recently on September 26, 2024: "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."
  4. When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on September 26, 2024: "Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs."
  5. Who is on the floor on Saturday and Sunday, and how many residents does each aide care for?Weekend nurse staffing here was 2.41 hours per resident per day, below the New York average of 3.18.

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Common questions

What is Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing's Medicare star rating?
CMS rates Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing 1 out of 5 stars overall, with 2 for health inspections, 1 for staffing and 4 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
How many deficiencies did Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing get at its last inspection?
12 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on September 26, 2024. The New York average is 8.1.
Has Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing been fined?
CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
Does Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing 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 Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing?
CMS lists 10 owners and managers, and links the home to Centers Health Care. Legal business name: CLR CARTHAGE LLC.

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