Cycle 1
Health 2024-11-19 · Fire 2024-11-19
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
16 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (5 deficiencies)
New Hartford, NY
Charles T Sitrin Health Care Center Inc
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $171,860 in total fines with 14 recent health deficiencies with 16 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
2050 Tilden Ave, New Hartford, NY
(315) 797-3114
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
4 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
188
Certified beds
Average residents
170
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1975-12-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.38
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.51
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.55
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.95
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
43%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
45%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.5 |
1.7
0.2 pts better
|
1.9
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.0 |
1.3
0.3 pts better
|
1.8
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% |
91.2%
8.5 pts better
|
93.4%
6.3 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 | 4.4% |
3.0%
1.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.9% |
18.5%
17.6 pts better
|
11.4%
10.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 7.1% |
6.1%
1 pts worse
|
5.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 19.9% |
13.5%
6.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.7% |
14.8%
5.9 pts worse
|
16.7%
4 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 | 13.1% |
15.1%
2 pts better
|
16.3%
3.2 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 | 0.0% |
0.6%
0.6 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 1.7% |
1.4%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
About the same
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 31.3% |
20.8%
10.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
11.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.1% |
6.9%
2.8 pts better
|
5.1%
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.1% |
76.7%
21.4 pts better
|
81.7%
16.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 12.7% |
9.7%
3 pts worse
|
12.0%
0.7 pts worse
|
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 | 96.8% |
78.8%
18 pts better
|
79.7%
17.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 23.5% |
20.6%
2.9 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.4 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-01-31 · Fire 2023-01-31
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
8 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2020-01-29 · Fire 2020-01-29
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K133 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2025-02-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2025-01-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
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 2025-01-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-01-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-01-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2025-01-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-01-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2025-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K163 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install noncombustible or limited-combustible interior walls.
Corrected 2025-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K223 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Corrected 2025-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2025-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2025-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
K781 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have restrictions on the use of portable space heaters.
Corrected 2025-01-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
K133 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2023-03-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2023-03-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
K291 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
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 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2023-03-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-01-29
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2020-03-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-01-29
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2020-03-26
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-01-29
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2020-03-26
Inspection history
Recent health citations
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-28
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-07-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-05-28
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-07-27
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-02-12
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-03-18
J · Immediate jeopardy
2025-02-12
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2025-03-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-01-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
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 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F585 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.
Corrected 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
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 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Corrected 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
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 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-19
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2025-01-18
B · Minimal harm
2024-11-19
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 2025-01-18
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-06-05
F925 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Corrected 2024-08-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-01
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-03-29
J · Immediate jeopardy
2023-01-31
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-03-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
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 2023-03-31
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
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 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-01-31
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-03-31
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-01-29
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 2020-03-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-01-29
F679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2020-03-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-01-29
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2020-03-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-01-29
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2020-03-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-01-29
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 2020-03-27
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$171,860
2025-02-12
Fine
Fine · fine $171,860
Fine
Ownership
Charles T. Sitrin Network Of Homes And Services, Inc.
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
Blatt, Susan
Corporate Director · Individual
Charles T. Sitrin Network Of Homes And Services, Inc.
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Cobane, Brenda
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cohen, Chet
Corporate Director · Individual
Cominsky, Michael
Corporate Officer · Individual
Dinerstein, Andrea
Corporate Officer · Individual
Geier, Gustavo Daniel
Corporate Director · Individual
Goldbas, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Kaplan Felice, Lori
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Kaplan Felice, Lori
Corporate Director · Individual
Kowalsky, Edward
Corporate Officer · Individual
Pearlman, Victor
Corporate Officer · Individual
Pollack, Morey
Corporate Officer · Individual
Pylman, John
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rockford, Randy
Corporate Director · Individual
Rosenfeld, Stephen
Corporate Director · Individual
Serafin, Christa
Corporate Officer · Individual
Silverman, Marsha
Corporate Officer · Individual
Smith, Mark
Corporate Director · Individual
Smith, Mark
Corporate Officer · Individual
Sossen, Adele
Corporate Director · Individual
Wallace, James
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Young, Lynn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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