Binghamton, NY

Bridgewater Center For Rehab & Nursing L L C

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 11 recent health deficiencies with 8 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

159 163 Front Street, Binghamton, NY

(607) 722-7225

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Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

3 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

356

Certified beds

Average residents

344

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Upstate Services Group

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1967-07-05

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.44

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.76

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

2.22

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.66

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

34%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

48%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.7
1.7
About the same
1.9
0.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.9
1.3
0.4 pts better
1.8
0.9 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.3%
91.2%
8.1 pts better
93.4%
5.9 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
95.3%
4.7 pts better
95.5%
4.5 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.6%
3.0%
0.6 pts worse
3.3%
0.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 0.1%
18.5%
18.4 pts better
11.4%
11.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 5.6%
6.1%
0.5 pts better
5.4%
0.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 13.6%
13.5%
0.1 pts worse
19.6%
6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.8%
14.8%
5 pts worse
16.7%
3.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0%
0.2%
0.2 pts better
0.1%
0.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 9.6%
15.1%
5.5 pts better
16.3%
6.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 14.3%
15.5%
1.2 pts better
14.9%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 1.1%
0.6%
0.5 pts worse
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.1%
1.4%
0.3 pts better
1.7%
0.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 26.9%
20.8%
6.1 pts worse
19.8%
7.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 6.2%
6.9%
0.7 pts better
5.1%
1.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 95.9%
76.7%
19.2 pts better
81.7%
14.2 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 7.2%
9.7%
2.5 pts better
12.0%
4.8 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
1.2%
0.4 pts worse
1.6%
About the same
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 95.3%
78.8%
16.5 pts better
79.7%
15.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 26.7%
20.6%
6.1 pts worse
23.9%
2.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-02-25 · Fire 2025-02-25

11 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)

8 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Egress (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-03-28 · Fire 2023-03-28

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-10-02 · Fire 2020-10-02

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (4 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

K133 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

Corrected 2025-04-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

K161 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Use approved construction type or materials.

Corrected 2025-04-28

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

K225 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.

Corrected 2025-04-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

K252 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Provide at least two remote exits on each floor or fire section of the building.

Corrected 2025-04-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2025-04-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-28

K133 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

Corrected 2023-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-28

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2023-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-28

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

Corrected 2023-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-28

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-05-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-10-02

K325 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.

Corrected 2020-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-10-02

K131 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.

Corrected 2020-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-10-02

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2020-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-10-02

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2020-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-10-02

K351 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.

Corrected 2020-11-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-10-02

K930 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen.

Corrected 2020-11-17

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2025-04-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

Corrected 2025-05-14

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Corrected 2025-05-14

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

F691 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

F745 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2025-04-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-02-25

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-04-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-28

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-05-26

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-28

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2023-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-28

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Corrected 2023-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-28

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2023-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-28

F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Corrected 2023-05-26

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-10-02

F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2020-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-10-02

F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Corrected 2020-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-10-02

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2020-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-10-02

F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2020-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-10-02

F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Corrected 2020-11-18

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

Koenig, Uri

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

55% 17 facilities 2010-12-22
Steif, Efraim

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual

45% 17 facilities 2005-01-28
Ebeling, Jade

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2021-11-01
Steif, Efraim

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2017-08-15
Wuertzer, Amy

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2017-09-14

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