Cycle 1
Health 2025-09-12 · Fire 2025-09-12
12 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
18 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (7 deficiencies)
Oswego, NY
Pontiac Nursing Home
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 12 recent health deficiencies with 18 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
303 East River Road, Oswego, NY
(315) 343-1800
Overall
2 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
2 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
80
Certified beds
Average residents
55
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
No chain reported
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1977-01-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.43
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.74
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.06
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.84
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
56%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
66%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.9 |
1.7
0.8 pts better
|
1.9
1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.9 |
1.3
0.6 pts worse
|
1.8
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.7% |
91.2%
5.5 pts better
|
93.4%
3.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 95.2% |
95.3%
0.1 pts worse
|
95.5%
0.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 2.9% |
3.0%
0.1 pts better
|
3.3%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.6% |
18.5%
17.9 pts better
|
11.4%
10.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 2.0% |
6.1%
4.1 pts better
|
5.4%
3.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 11.7% |
13.5%
1.8 pts better
|
19.6%
7.9 pts better
|
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 | 20.0% |
15.1%
4.9 pts worse
|
16.3%
3.7 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 14.5% |
15.5%
1 pts better
|
14.9%
0.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 1.1% |
0.6%
0.5 pts worse
|
1.0%
0.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.9% |
1.4%
1.5 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 22.3% |
20.8%
1.5 pts worse
|
19.8%
2.5 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 1.3% |
6.9%
5.6 pts better
|
5.1%
3.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 75.5% |
76.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
81.7%
6.2 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 13.1% |
9.7%
3.4 pts worse
|
12.0%
1.1 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 | 72.3% |
78.8%
6.5 pts worse
|
79.7%
7.4 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 4.8% |
20.6%
15.8 pts better
|
23.9%
19.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-02-15 · Fire 2024-02-15
8 health deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2021-10-14 · Fire 2021-10-14
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (4 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
E15 · Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
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 2026-01-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2026-01-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K511 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2026-01-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2026-01-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K911 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2026-01-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2026-01-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2026-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K211 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2026-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2026-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
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 2026-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K271 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2026-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2026-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K293 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
Corrected 2026-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2026-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K355 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2026-01-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K363 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2026-01-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
K225 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
Corrected 2026-01-08
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-15
K531 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Corrected 2024-04-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-15
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 2024-04-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-15
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-04-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-15
K362 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure that corridors are separated from use areas by walls constructed to limit the passage of smoke.
Corrected 2024-04-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-14
K281 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install proper backup exit lighting.
Corrected 2021-11-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-14
K311 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Corrected 2021-11-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-14
K325 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
Corrected 2021-11-18
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-14
K351 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
Corrected 2021-12-16
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
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 2025-10-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
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 2025-10-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
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 2025-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
F658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2025-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
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 2025-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2025-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
F840 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Employ or obtain outside professional resources to provide services in the nursing home when the facility does not employ a qualified professional to furnish a required service.
Corrected 2025-10-29
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-12
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-29
B · Minimal harm
2025-09-12
F638 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected 2025-10-29
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-15
F640 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Corrected 2024-04-03
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-15
F804 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2024-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-15
F610 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2024-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-15
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 2024-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-15
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 2024-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-15
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 2024-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-15
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-02-15
F883 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Corrected 2024-04-03
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-14
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 2021-12-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-14
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2021-12-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-14
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2021-12-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-14
F692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected 2021-12-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-14
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 2021-12-01
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2021-10-14
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 2021-12-01
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Mastropierro, Cosimo
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Knoll, Charles
5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual
Amidon, Jeffrey
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Knoll, Charles
General Partnership Interest · Individual
Mallo, Arlyn
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
Mallo, Arlyn
Corporate Director · Individual
Mastropierro, Cosimo
General Partnership Interest · Individual
Mastropierro, Cosimo
Operational/Managerial Control · Individual
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