Binghamton, NY

Good Shepherd-Fairview Home Inc

3-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $16,153 in total fines with 8 recent health deficiencies with 6 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

80 Fairview Avenue, Binghamton, NY

(607) 724-2477

Compare this facility

Overall

3 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

3 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

4 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

2 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

54

Certified beds

Average residents

50

Average occupied residents

Ownership

Non-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

No chain reported

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1976-07-01

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

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

0.72

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.70 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

1.25

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.78 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.67

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.20 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

4.64

All reported nurse hours · state 3.65 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.97

RN + LPN hours · state 1.47 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

4.37

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.16 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.58

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.47 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.27

Reported PT staffing · state 0.11 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.69

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

4.42

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.43

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

57%

Annual RN turnover · state 41% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

59%

Annual nurse turnover · state 41% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

11,247

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

17.54

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9818

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

0

Baseline 18.02% · Performance 21.31% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

0.59

Baseline 6.62% · Performance 7.66% · Measure score 0.59 · Achievement 0.59 · Improvement 0

Total nurse turnover

Not reported

This facility did not meet this measure's case minimum policy requirement and therefore no measure data is publicly reported.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

4.67

Baseline 4.79 hours · Performance 4.41 hours · Measure score 4.67 · Achievement 4.67 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	10.55%	10.72% 0.2 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 257 · Observed rate 8.17% · Lower 95% interval 7.83%
Discharge to community	53.29%	50.57% 2.7 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 271 · Observed rate 51.29% · Lower 95% interval 48.02%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	0.81	1.02 0.2 pts better
Drug regimen review with follow-up	100%	95.27% 4.7 pts better	Numerator 192 · Denominator 192
Falls with major injury	4.17%	0.77% 3.4 pts worse	Numerator 8 · Denominator 192
Discharge self-care score	58.67%	53.69% 5 pts better	Numerator 88 · Denominator 150
Discharge mobility score	62%	50.94% 11.1 pts better	Numerator 93 · Denominator 150
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	3.13%	2.29% 0.8 pts worse	Numerator 6 · Denominator 192 · Adjusted rate 4.03%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	7.66%	7.12% 0.5 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 156 · Observed rate 7.05% · Lower 95% interval 4.86%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	1.49%	8.2% 6.7 pts worse	Numerator 3 · Denominator 201
Staff flu vaccination coverage	76.92%	42% 34.9 pts better	Numerator 240 · Denominator 312
Discharge function score	66%	56.45% 9.5 pts better	Numerator 99 · Denominator 150
Transfer of health information to provider	100%	95.95% 4 pts better	Numerator 47 · Denominator 47
Transfer of health information to patient	99.21%	96.28% 2.9 pts better	Numerator 125 · Denominator 126
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	41.67%	25.2% 16.5 pts better	Numerator 40 · Denominator 96

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.2	1.7 0.5 pts better	1.9 0.7 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.2 · Observed 1.2 · Expected 1.9 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	2.1	1.3 0.8 pts worse	1.8 0.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 2.1 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 1.7 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	77.9%	91.2% 13.3 pts worse	93.4% 15.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 47.6% · Q2 57.7% · Q3 96.4% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 77.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	93.1%	95.3% 2.2 pts worse	95.5% 2.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 93.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	8.7%	3.0% 5.7 pts worse	3.3% 5.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 9.5% · Q2 7.7% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 13.8% · 4Q avg 8.7% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.0%	18.5% 18.5 pts better	11.4% 11.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	8.7%	6.1% 2.6 pts worse	5.4% 3.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 9.5% · Q3 11.1% · Q4 3.7% · 4Q avg 8.7%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	9.2%	13.5% 4.3 pts better	19.6% 10.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 8.0% · Q3 7.4% · Q4 7.1% · 4Q avg 9.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	13.3%	14.8% 1.5 pts better	16.7% 3.4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q3 20.8% · Q4 16.0% · 4Q avg 13.3% · 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	22.3%	15.1% 7.2 pts worse	16.3% 6 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · 4Q avg 22.3% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	18.3%	15.5% 2.8 pts worse	14.9% 3.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q2 20.8% · Q3 7.7% · Q4 22.2% · 4Q avg 18.3% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	5.0%	1.4% 3.6 pts worse	1.7% 3.3 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 5.0% · Q2 8.0% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 3.6% · 4Q avg 5.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	33.0%	20.8% 12.2 pts worse	19.8% 13.2 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.7% · Q2 29.0% · Q3 27.4% · Q4 47.3% · 4Q avg 33.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	8.0%	6.9% 1.1 pts worse	5.1% 2.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.2% · Q2 6.0% · Q3 9.7% · Q4 11.5% · 4Q avg 8.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	57.4%	76.7% 19.3 pts worse	81.7% 24.3 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 57.9% · Q2 41.1% · Q3 57.3% · Q4 76.1% · 4Q avg 57.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	15.0%	9.7% 5.3 pts worse	12.0% 3 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 15.0% · Observed 13.4% · Expected 10.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	1.4%	1.2% 0.2 pts worse	1.6% 0.2 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.7% · Q2 2.4% · Q3 2.7% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.4% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	64.7%	78.8% 14.1 pts worse	79.7% 15 pts worse	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 64.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	25.0%	20.6% 4.4 pts worse	23.9% 1.1 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 25.0% · Observed 22.3% · Expected 21.3% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-08-01 · Fire 2025-08-01

8 health deficiencies

Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2024-01-19 · Fire 2024-01-19

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)

6 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2021-09-09 · Fire 2021-09-09

4 health deficiencies

Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)

2 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Construction (1 deficiency)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2025-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2025-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

K133 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

Corrected 2025-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

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 2025-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

E39 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

Corrected 2025-09-30

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

K345 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

Corrected 2024-03-15

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2024-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

K901 · Electrical Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.

Corrected 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

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

Corrected 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2024-03-15

C · Minimal harm 2024-01-19

E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.

Corrected 2024-03-15

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-09-09

K133 · Construction Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.

Corrected 2021-11-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-09-09

K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.

Corrected 2021-11-08

Inspection history

Recent health citations

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

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 2025-09-30

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-11-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

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 2025-09-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-08-01

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 2025-09-30

C · Minimal harm 2025-08-01

F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.

Corrected 2025-09-30

J · Immediate jeopardy 2025-01-24

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 2024-12-11

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.

Corrected 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

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 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-01-19

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 2024-03-15

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-07-24

F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

Corrected 2023-08-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-09-09

F836 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the facility is licensed under applicable State and local law and operates and provides services in compliance with all applicable Federal, State, and local laws, regulations, and codes, and with accepted professional standards.

Corrected 2021-11-08

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-09-09

F908 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Keep all essential equipment working safely.

Corrected 2021-11-08

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2021-09-09

F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2021-11-08

Penalties and ownership

What sits behind the stars

$16,153 2025-01-24

Fine

Fine · fine $16,153

Fine