12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Lake Placid, NY
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
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
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
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
| 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
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Top issue: Resident Rights (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2024-11-19
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Fire Safety
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
Corrected 2024-10-02
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2024-11-28
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2022-01-11
Fire Safety
Establish policies and procedures for volunteers.
Corrected 2019-09-20
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2019-09-20
Inspection history
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
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
Health
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected 2024-11-13
Health
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2024-11-29
Health
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected 2024-11-13
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
Health
Assess the resident when there is a significant change in condition
Corrected 2024-11-13
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
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
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2024-11-13
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2024-11-18
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2024-11-13
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-11-13
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
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2023-05-02
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-05-01
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
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-01-11
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-01-11
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-01-11
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
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2022-01-11
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
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
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2019-09-20
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2019-09-20
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
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
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-09-20
Penalties and ownership
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Organization
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Corporate Officer · Individual
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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