Cycle 1
Health 2024-03-15 · Fire 2024-03-15
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Pharmacy Service (2 deficiencies)
12 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (6 deficiencies)
Cortland, NY
Guthrie Cortland Medical Center
4-star overall rating with 3-star inspections with $70,434 in total fines with 5 recent health deficiencies with 12 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
134 Homer Avenue, Cortland, NY
(607) 756-3909
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
3 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
5 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
80
Certified beds
Average residents
72
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1993-10-27
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
1.00
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
1.33
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.71
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.92
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
46%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
28%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.7
0.5 pts better
|
1.9
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.2 |
1.3
0.1 pts better
|
1.8
0.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 98.6% |
91.2%
7.4 pts better
|
93.4%
5.2 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 | 5.2% |
3.0%
2.2 pts worse
|
3.3%
1.9 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 11.9% |
18.5%
6.6 pts better
|
11.4%
0.5 pts worse
|
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 | 20.9% |
13.5%
7.4 pts worse
|
19.6%
1.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 20.9% |
14.8%
6.1 pts worse
|
16.7%
4.2 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 | 16.4% |
15.1%
1.3 pts worse
|
16.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 11.2% |
15.5%
4.3 pts better
|
14.9%
3.7 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 | 1.0% |
1.4%
0.4 pts better
|
1.7%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 27.2% |
20.8%
6.4 pts worse
|
19.8%
7.4 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 4.3% |
6.9%
2.6 pts better
|
5.1%
0.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 89.2% |
76.7%
12.5 pts better
|
81.7%
7.5 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 10.2% |
9.7%
0.5 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.3% |
1.2%
0.9 pts better
|
1.6%
1.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 93.4% |
78.8%
14.6 pts better
|
79.7%
13.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 24.2% |
20.6%
3.6 pts worse
|
23.9%
0.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-12-17 · Fire 2021-12-17
1 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (1 deficiency)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (2 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2019-08-02 · Fire 2019-08-02
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
K133 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2024-05-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2024-05-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-05-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-05-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-05-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2024-05-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
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 2024-05-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2024-05-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
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 2024-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-05-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
K907 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure medical gas and vacuum systems have documented maintenance programs.
Corrected 2024-05-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-04-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-17
K133 · Construction Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install a two-hour-resistant firewall separation.
Corrected 2022-02-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-17
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2022-02-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-17
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2022-02-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-17
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-02-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-17
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2022-02-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-17
K901 · Electrical Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that building systems meet requirements determined by risk assessment procedures performed by qualified personnel.
Corrected 2022-02-16
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-17
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2022-02-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-02
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2019-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-02
K909 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure gas and vacuum piping is labeled.
Corrected 2019-09-27
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
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 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2024-04-30
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-03-15
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 2024-04-30
C · Minimal harm
2024-03-15
F577 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected 2024-04-30
G · Actual harm
2023-09-11
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2023-11-03
G · Actual harm
2023-09-11
F711 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Corrected 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-09-11
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2023-11-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-12-17
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 2022-02-14
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-02
F582 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected 2019-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-02
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 2019-09-27
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 2019-09-27
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-08-02
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2019-09-27
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 2019-09-27
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 2019-09-27
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$70,434
2023-09-11
Fine
Fine · fine $70,434
Fine
Ownership
Ali, Mohammad
Corporate Director · Individual
Hayes, Patrick
Corporate Director · Individual
Johnson, David
Corporate Director · Individual
Johnson, David
Corporate Officer · Individual
Latten, Darlene
Corporate Director · Individual
Macafee, Francis
Corporate Officer · Individual
Macafee, Francis
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Neuman, Matthew
Corporate Director · Individual
Parvizi, Nasrin
Corporate Director · Individual
Patel, Darshan
Corporate Director · Individual
Puzo, Joseph
Corporate Director · Individual
Puzo, Joseph
Corporate Officer · Individual
Raymond, Mark
Corporate Director · Individual
Raymond, Mark
Corporate Officer · Individual
Settineri, Marc
Corporate Director · Individual
The Guthrie Clinic
Operational/Managerial Control · Organization
Vangorder, Garry
Corporate Director · Individual
Vangorder, Garry
Corporate Officer · Individual
Vervalin, Paul
Corporate Director · Individual
Wirtz, David
Corporate Director · Individual
Wright, Mary
Corporate Officer · Individual
Wright, Mary
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Yartym, Jennifer
Corporate Director · Individual
Yartym, Jennifer
Corporate Officer · Individual
Yartym, Jennifer
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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