Lake Placid, NY

Elderwood of Uihlein at Lake Placid

1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 12 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

185 Old Military Road, Lake Placid, NY

(518) 523-8600

Compare this facility

Overall

1 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

1 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

4 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

156

Certified beds

Average residents

150

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Elderwood

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1968-09-04

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.49

Registered nurse staffing

LPN hours / resident day

0.49

Licensed practical nurse staffing

Aide hours / resident day

1.65

Nurse aide staffing

Weekend hours

2.34

Weekend nurse staffing

RN turnover

52%

Annual RN turnover

Total nurse turnover

63%

Annual nurse turnover

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure Facility State National Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 0.7
1.7
1 pts better
1.9
1.2 pts better
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.4
1.3
1.1 pts worse
1.8
0.6 pts worse
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.5%
91.2%
3.3 pts better
93.4%
1.1 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 89.6%
95.3%
5.7 pts worse
95.5%
5.9 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.7%
3.0%
2.7 pts worse
3.3%
2.4 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 6.7%
18.5%
11.8 pts better
11.4%
4.7 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 9.7%
6.1%
3.6 pts worse
5.4%
4.3 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 24.6%
13.5%
11.1 pts worse
19.6%
5 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.6%
14.8%
2.8 pts worse
16.7%
0.9 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 14.7%
15.1%
0.4 pts better
16.3%
1.6 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.0%
15.5%
4.5 pts worse
14.9%
5.1 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.2%
0.6%
0.4 pts better
1.0%
0.8 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 1.4%
1.4%
About the same
1.7%
0.3 pts better
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 32.0%
20.8%
11.2 pts worse
19.8%
12.2 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 9.9%
6.9%
3 pts worse
5.1%
4.8 pts worse
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 58.5%
76.7%
18.2 pts worse
81.7%
23.2 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 15.8%
9.7%
6.1 pts worse
12.0%
3.8 pts worse
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.0%
1.2%
0.2 pts better
1.6%
0.6 pts better
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 70.7%
78.8%
8.1 pts worse
79.7%
9 pts worse
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 10.2%
20.6%
10.4 pts better
23.9%
13.7 pts better
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2024-10-02 · Fire 2024-10-02

12 health deficiencies

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

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2021-11-19 · Fire 2021-11-19

7 health deficiencies

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

1 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)

Cycle 3 Health 2019-08-02 · Fire 2019-08-02

10 health deficiencies

Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

K271 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have exits that are accessible at all times.

Corrected 2024-11-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

K293 · Egress Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.

Corrected 2024-11-19

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

K311 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

Corrected 2024-11-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

K341 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.

Corrected 2024-10-02

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2024-11-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

K531 · Services Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.

Corrected 2024-11-28

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-02

E24 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.

Corrected 2019-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-02

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2019-09-20

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

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 2024-11-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

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 2024-10-29

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

F814 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

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 2024-11-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

F554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

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 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

F637 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

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 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2024-11-18

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-02

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2024-11-13

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-17

F578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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.

Corrected 2023-03-17

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-17

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 2023-05-02

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-03-17

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-05-01

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

F655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

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 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-11-19

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 2022-01-11

C · Minimal harm 2021-11-19

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 2022-01-11

C · Minimal harm 2021-11-19

F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.

Corrected 2022-01-11

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-02

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2019-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-02

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2019-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-02

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2019-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-02

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 2019-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-02

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 2019-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-02

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 2019-09-20

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2019-08-02

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2019-09-20

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

Ownership

185 Old Military Road Operating Holdco LLC

5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization

100% 1 facilities 2015-04-21
Cole, Warren

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 17 facilities 2015-04-22
Rubin, Jeffrey

5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual

50% 17 facilities 2015-04-22
Cole, Warren

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2015-04-22
Cole, Warren

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2015-04-22
Quillard, Philip

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 9 facilities 2015-04-22
Rubin, Jeffrey

Operational/Managerial Control · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2015-04-22
Rubin, Jeffrey

Corporate Officer · Individual

0% 17 facilities 2015-04-22
Tart, Rachel

W-2 Managing Employee · Individual

0% 1 facilities 2020-08-01

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