Ideal Senior Living Center
601 High Avenue, Endicott, NY 13760 · Broome County · (607) 786-7300
150 certified beds, about 117 residents a day · Non profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1976
CMS high performing icon Certified for Medicaid Certified for Medicare
Overall
5 of 5
Health inspections
4 of 5
Staffing
5 of 5
Quality measures
5 of 5
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 335520 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on February 23, 2026, inspectors cited 2 health deficiencies (the New York average is 8.1, the national average 9.2).
None of its 8 health citations since February 2022 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy.
CMS lists 1 fine totaling $28,140 in the last three years; the largest was $28,140, and the latest is dated April 5, 2024.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.55 hours per resident per day, against 3.63 across New York and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.67 of those hours.
30.2% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (New York average 40.3%).
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.
202/22
404/24
202/26
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 8 health citations on file.
Severity
Isolated
Pattern
Widespread
Immediate jeopardy
0J
0K
0L
Actual harm
0G
0H
0I
Potential for more than minimal harm
7D
0E
1F
Potential for minimal harm
0A
0B
0C
February 23, 2026Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey, the facility failed to ensure each resident received adequate supervision to prevent accidents for one (1) of five (5) residents(Resident #36) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #36 had dysphagia (difficulty swallowing) and was not supervised during meals as ordered.
- D Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Inspectors wroteBased on observations, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey, the facility failed to ensure residents maintained acceptable parameters of nutritional status for one (1) of two (2) residents (Resident #9) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #9 had significant weight loss and did not have nutritional assessments reflecting current nutritional needs and interventions to prevent further weight loss; and the medical provider did not address the resident's weight loss.
April 5, 2024Standard inspection · 4 citations
- F Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview and record review during the recertification survey conducted 4/1/2024-4/5/2024, the facility did not ensure staff were educated on the policy and procedure regarding the use and storage of foods brought to residents from outside the facility to ensure safe and sanitary storage, handling, and consumption for 3 of 3 resident units (Units 1, 2, and 3). Specifically, staff were not aware of the policy and procedure to properly reheat, and measure temperatures of resident food brought in from outside the facility. Refer to F 561 Self Determination.
- D Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted 4/1/2024 - 4/5/2024, the facility did not ensure residents had the right to make choices about aspects of their life in the facility that were significant to 1 of 1 resident (Resident #87) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #87 was not allowed to have cheese (brought in from the outside) melted on a bagel in the facility's microwave oven when they were relocated to different unit in the facility. Findings Include: The facility policy Use and Storage of Food Brought to Residents from the Outside dated 1/2021, documented training would be provided by dining services on safe food handling practice and on the policy regarding food brought to residents from the outside. If prepared food must be reheated before service, it may be reheated in the microwave oven available on the resident unit. [...]
- D Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, and interviews during the recertification survey conducted [DATE]- [DATE], the facility failed to establish mechanisms for documenting and communicating the resident's choice regarding advance directives to the staff responsible for the resident's care for 1 of 24 residents (Resident #87) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #87 updated their Medical Orders for Life Sustaining Treatment (MOLST) during a hospitalization to reflect a change from wanting cardiopulmonary resuscitation (CPR) to do-not-resuscitate (DNR) code status. When the resident was readmitted to the facility their medical record and code status indicators were not revised to reflect the resident's advance directive wishes and the facility continued with cardiopulmonary resuscitation orders.
- D Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review during the recertification survey conducted 4/1/2024-4/5/2024, the facility did not ensure residents were provided special eating equipment when consuming meals and snacks for 1 of 1 resident (Resident #57) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #57 was not provided with a two handled cup with a spout lid at meals as ordered.
February 4, 2022Standard inspection · 2 citations
- 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 and interview during the recertification survey conducted 2/1/22-2/4/22, the facility failed to provide housekeeping and maintenance services necessary to maintain a sanitary, orderly, and comfortable interior for 3 of 3 residents (Residents #19, 25 and 91) reviewed. Specifically, Residents #19, 25 and 91 had unclean room floors and Resident #19 had a torn/stained floor mattress.
- D Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, record review and interview during the recertification survey conducted 2/1/22-2/4/22, the facility failed to ensure residents who were unable to carry out activities of daily living (ADLs) received the necessary services to maintain personal grooming for 1 of 5 residents (Resident #34) reviewed. Specifically, Resident #34 was not provided with facial hair grooming per their preference.
Fire safety inspections
9 fire safety citations on file: 4 on February 23, 2026, 3 on April 5, 2024, 2 on February 4, 2022.
Every fire safety citation9 citations
- F Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
- F Have proper power supply for life support equipment.
- E Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- D Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
- D Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
- D Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Fines and payment denials
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| April 5, 2024 | Fine | $28,140 |
A payment denial means Medicare and Medicaid stopped paying for new admissions for that period.
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) | 4.55 | 3.63 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.67 | 0.71 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.93 | 3.18 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.68 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.20 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 30.2% | 40.3% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 17.6% | 39.8% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 0 |
CMS expects 3.34 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 4.81 on weekdays and 3.93 on weekends, 18% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 0.4% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.40 in April to June 2025 to 4.55 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 | 4.55 | 0.67 | 4.81 | 3.93 | 0.4% | 0 of 90 | 117 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.42 | 0.61 | 4.63 | 3.88 | 0.3% | 0 of 92 | 118 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.40 | 0.60 | 4.63 | 3.79 | 0.2% | 0 of 92 | 119 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.40 | 0.61 | 4.67 | 3.72 | 0.2% | 0 of 91 | 121 |
| 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 | 10.2 | 14.1 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 1.3 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 3.1 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 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 | 3.1 | 6.5 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 10.3 | 13.7 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 19.1 | 20.6 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 8.2 | 9.6 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.0 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 0.3 | 1.4 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: IDEAL SENIOR LIVING CENTER, INC.
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Beckles, Luk | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2024 | |
| Boland, Elizabeth | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2013 | |
| Fisher, Justin | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2024 | |
| Levy, Lillian | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2021 | |
| Moyer, Trevor | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2024 | |
| Roma, Christopher | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Thalacker, Gail | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2024 | |
| Thomas, Peggy | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Wiesner, Lawrence | Corporate officer | Individual | 06/01/2023 | |
| Yaple, Sharon Lee | Corporate officer | Individual | 07/01/2014 | |
| Barbieri, Marilyn | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 10/14/2014 | |
| Eisenberg, Spencer | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Shadduck, James | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 11/19/2021 | |
| Stank, Lisa | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/07/2019 | |
| Eisenberg, Spencer | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2024 | |
| Shadduck, James | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 02/24/2025 |
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.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on February 23, 2026: "Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents."
- How do residents and families raise a complaint or grievance, and how fast is it answered?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on April 5, 2024: "Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 2 problems in this area, most recently on April 5, 2024: "Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors."
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New York contacts for a concern about a nursing home
These are the official offices in New York. NursingHomeClear cannot take or act on complaints.
- 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 Ideal Senior Living Center's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Ideal Senior Living Center 5 out of 5 stars overall, with 4 for health inspections, 5 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Ideal Senior Living Center get at its last inspection?
- 2 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on February 23, 2026. The New York average is 8.1.
- Has Ideal Senior Living Center been fined?
- Yes. CMS lists 1 fine totaling $28,140 in the last three years.
- Does Ideal Senior 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 Ideal Senior Living Center?
- CMS lists 16 owners and managers. Legal business name: IDEAL SENIOR LIVING CENTER, INC.
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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