Cycle 1
Health 2023-06-06 · Fire 2023-06-06
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (1 deficiency)
5 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Emergency Preparedness (2 deficiencies)
Palatine Bridge, NY
Palatine Nursing Home
4-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 4 recent health deficiencies with 5 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
154 Lafayette Street, Palatine Bridge, NY
(518) 673-5212
Overall
4 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
3 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
70
Certified beds
Average residents
62
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1985-10-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.55
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.48
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
1.24
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
1.99
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
40%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
52%
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 | 2.6 |
1.3
1.3 pts worse
|
1.8
0.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.9% |
91.2%
6.7 pts better
|
93.4%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 96.9% |
95.3%
1.6 pts better
|
95.5%
1.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
3.0%
1.3 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| 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 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 5.3% |
6.1%
0.8 pts better
|
5.4%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.8% |
13.5%
4.7 pts better
|
19.6%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 5.7% |
14.8%
9.1 pts better
|
16.7%
11 pts better
|
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 | 26.0% |
15.1%
10.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
9.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 20.1% |
15.5%
4.6 pts worse
|
14.9%
5.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
0.6%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.4% |
1.4%
1 pts better
|
1.7%
1.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 28.0% |
20.8%
7.2 pts worse
|
19.8%
8.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 12.2% |
6.9%
5.3 pts worse
|
5.1%
7.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 76.4% |
76.7%
0.3 pts worse
|
81.7%
5.3 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.9% |
9.7%
4.2 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.0% |
1.2%
1.2 pts better
|
1.6%
1.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 67.5% |
78.8%
11.3 pts worse
|
79.7%
12.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 13.1% |
20.6%
7.5 pts better
|
23.9%
10.8 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2021-05-10 · Fire 2021-05-10
4 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (2 deficiencies)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Cycle 3
Health 2019-04-18 · Fire 2019-04-18
14 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (4 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2025-07-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
E6 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
Corrected 2025-07-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-06-11
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-08-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-06
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 2023-06-14
C · Minimal harm
2023-06-06
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2023-07-21
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
E37 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2019-06-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2019-06-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2019-07-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2019-07-12
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
K921 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
Corrected 2019-06-24
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
K926 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
Corrected 2019-06-17
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
K929 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure precautions for handling oxygen cylinders and equipment are correctly followed.
Corrected 2019-06-17
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-22
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.
Not marked corrected
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-06
F583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-07-20
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-06
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 2023-07-14
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-06-06
F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected 2023-07-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-10
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 2021-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-10
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2021-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-10
F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2021-07-09
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-05-10
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 2021-07-09
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
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 2019-07-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2019-07-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
F800 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2019-07-02
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
F813 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Have a policy regarding use and storage of foods brought to residents by family and other visitors.
Corrected 2019-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
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 2019-06-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
F636 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.
Corrected 2019-06-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
F688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2019-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
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 2019-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2019-06-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
F757 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident’s drug regimen must be free from unnecessary drugs.
Corrected 2019-06-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
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 2019-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2019-06-17
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
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 2019-07-02
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2019-04-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2019-06-17
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Mastropierro, Cosimo
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Amidon, Jeffrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Barrett, Roxanne
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Brown, Lauren
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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