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)
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
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
Chain footprint
17 facilities
Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 4 quality stars
Changed ownership
No
Within the last 12 months
Family council
Yes
Resident and family council reported
Sprinklers
Yes
Automatic sprinklers in all required areas
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.49
Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68
LPN hours / resident day
0.49
Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87
Aide hours / resident day
1.65
Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35
Total nurse hours
2.63
All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89
Licensed hours
0.99
RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54
Weekend hours
2.34
Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43
Weekend RN hours
0.25
Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47
Physical therapist
0.12
Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07
Adjusted RN hours
0.48
CMS adjusted RN staffing hours
Adjusted total hours
2.58
CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours
Case-mix index
1.39
Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity
RN turnover
52%
Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%
Total nurse turnover
63%
Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%
SNF VBP
Value-based purchasing
Program rank
2,772
Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.
Performance score
47.83
Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.
Payment multiplier
1.0015
Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.
Program components
How the VBP score is built
Readmission
10
Baseline 17.52% · Performance 16.93% · Measure score 10 · Achievement 10 · Improvement 9
Healthcare-associated infections
7.72
Baseline 6.17% · Performance 5.53% · Measure score 7.72 · Achievement 7.72 · Improvement 4.96
Total nurse turnover
0
Baseline 62.50% · Performance 75.91% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0
Adjusted total nurse staffing
1.41
Baseline 3.76 hours · Performance 3.48 hours · Measure score 1.41 · Achievement 1.41 · Improvement 0
SNF QRP
Medicare quality reporting measures
| Measure | Facility | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|
| Potentially preventable 30-day readmission | 8.98% |
10.72%
1.7 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 116 · Observed rate 4.31% · Lower 95% interval 6.04% |
| Discharge to community | 49.37% |
50.57%
1.2 pts worse
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 104 · Observed rate 44.23% · Lower 95% interval 40.17% |
| Medicare spending per beneficiary | 0.98 |
1.02
About the same
|
|
| Drug regimen review with follow-up | 100% |
95.27%
4.7 pts better
|
Numerator 75 · Denominator 75 |
| Falls with major injury | 0% |
0.77%
0.8 pts better
|
Numerator 0 · Denominator 75 |
| Discharge self-care score | 53.73% |
53.69%
About the same
|
Numerator 36 · Denominator 67 |
| Discharge mobility score | 55.22% |
50.94%
4.3 pts better
|
Numerator 37 · Denominator 67 |
| Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened | 5.33% |
2.29%
3 pts worse
|
Numerator 4 · Denominator 75 · Adjusted rate 5.9% |
| Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization | 5.53% |
7.12%
1.6 pts better
|
No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 70 · Observed rate 1.43% · Lower 95% interval 2.99% |
| Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage | 17.47% |
8.2%
9.3 pts better
|
Numerator 29 · Denominator 166 |
| Staff flu vaccination coverage | 26.82% |
42%
15.2 pts worse
|
Numerator 81 · Denominator 302 |
| Discharge function score | 62.69% |
56.45%
6.2 pts better
|
Numerator 42 · Denominator 67 |
| Transfer of health information to provider | Not Available |
95.95%
|
Numerator Not Available · Denominator 7 · Too few residents or stays to report publicly. |
| Transfer of health information to patient | 100% |
96.28%
3.7 pts better
|
Numerator 35 · Denominator 35 |
| Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date | 33.33% |
25.2%
8.1 pts better
|
Numerator 17 · Denominator 51 |
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 · Adjusted 0.7 · Observed 0.6 · Expected 1.6 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Adjusted 2.4 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.4 · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 96.0% · Q2 91.1% · Q3 97.6% · Q4 93.3% · 4Q avg 94.5% |
| 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 · 4Q avg 89.6% |
| 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 · Q1 5.6% · Q2 4.0% · Q3 5.6% · Q4 7.5% · 4Q avg 5.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 2.5% · Q3 5.0% · Q4 15.6% · 4Q avg 6.7% |
| 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 · Q1 14.9% · Q2 16.7% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 4.3% · 4Q avg 9.7% |
| 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 · Q1 24.6% · Q2 24.2% · Q3 26.3% · Q4 23.3% · 4Q avg 24.6% |
| 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 · Q1 21.6% · Q2 15.7% · Q3 18.9% · Q4 14.5% · 4Q avg 17.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% |
| 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 · Q1 23.9% · Q2 20.0% · Q3 7.8% · Q4 9.5% · 4Q avg 14.7% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 21.8% · Q2 21.1% · Q3 15.5% · Q4 21.6% · 4Q avg 20.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.7% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.2% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 2.5% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.8% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 34.4% · Q2 35.4% · Q3 25.3% · Q4 32.7% · 4Q avg 32.0% |
| 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 · Q1 9.1% · Q2 13.7% · Q3 8.6% · Q4 8.2% · 4Q avg 9.9% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 62.9% · Q2 61.2% · Q3 69.3% · Q4 42.2% · 4Q avg 58.5% |
| 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 · Adjusted 15.8% · Observed 14.9% · Expected 10.6% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 1.9% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 1.7% · 4Q avg 1.0% · Used in QM five-star |
| 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 · 4Q avg 70.7% |
| 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 · Adjusted 10.2% · Observed 9.2% · Expected 21.5% · Used in QM five-star |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
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
Cole, Warren
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Rubin, Jeffrey
5% Or Greater Indirect Ownership Interest · Individual
Cole, Warren
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Cole, Warren
Corporate Officer · Individual
Quillard, Philip
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rubin, Jeffrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Rubin, Jeffrey
Corporate Officer · Individual
Tart, Rachel
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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