Federal inspection record · CMS data as of October 1, 2026
Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center
2535 Genesee Street, Utica, NY · (315) 797-1230
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 108
- Ownership
- For-Profit
- Chain
- Personal Healthcare Management
- Medicare / Medicaid
- Medicare + Medicaid
- Certified since
- February 1, 1976
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How this home got 1 star
The overall rating isn't an average. CMS starts from the inspection rating and nudges it at most two steps. Here is the arithmetic for this home, using CMS's own rules.
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Health inspections
★★★★★starting point
Everything starts from what state inspectors found on site. This is a ranking against other homes in New York.
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Staffing
★★★★★no change
Only a 5-star staffing rating adds a star, and only a 1-star rating removes one. Ratings of 2 to 4 change nothing.
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Quality measures
★★★★★no change
Same rule: 5 stars adds one, 1 star takes one away. These measures are mostly reported by the home itself.
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Overall
★★★★★1 of 5
Matches the rating CMS publishes on Care Compare.
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Where it sits among New York homes
Utica Rehabilitation & Nursing Center carries 182.25 inspection points. That is fewer than 5% of New York's 589 rated homes.
Inspectors' citations earn points by how serious and how widespread they were (the grid below). CMS then ranks every home in New York: the 10% with the fewest points get 5 stars, the 20% with the most get 1 star, and the middle 70% split evenly into 2, 3 and 4.
- 5★ 0–12 pts
- 4★ 12–27 pts
- 3★ 27–46 pts
- 2★ 46–82 pts
- 1★ over 82 pts
Bars show every rated home in New York by its weighted inspection score. CMS recalibrates the cut points monthly but holds a home's rating until its own score changes, so a home can sit just outside today's band.
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What inspectors found
38 health citations on record since 2023. Each one gets a letter: the row says how badly residents were affected, the column how many.
Immediate jeopardyResidents at risk of serious injury or death
Actual harmA resident was hurt
Potential for harmNo one was hurt, but could have been
Minimal harmPaperwork-level problems
Read the rows, not the total. Most citations nationwide are a D: one problem, nobody hurt. Rows G–I mean a resident was harmed; J–L mean inspectors found residents in immediate danger of serious injury or death.
Small numbers in each cell are the inspection points CMS assigns per citation. Those points are what the state curve above ranks.
Harm and immediate-jeopardy citations (5)
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J
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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K
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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K
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
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K
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
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J
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Everything else, by area of care
Resident Rights10F
- D
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.
- F
Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.
- F
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
- F
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.
- D
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.
- E
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.
- D
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
- D
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
- D
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.
- D
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Nutrition and Dietary5E
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
- E
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
- D
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
- D
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.
Pharmacy Service4F
- E
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.
- F
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
- E
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.
- D
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.
Infection Control3F
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- F
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
- D
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Resident Assessment and Care Planning3E
- E
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
- E
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
- D
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Quality of Life and Care3E
- D
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
- E
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
- D
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Environmental2E
- D
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
- E
Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.
Nursing and Physician Services1D
- D
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation1E
- E
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Administration1E
- E
Administer the facility in a manner that enables it to use its resources effectively and efficiently.
Inspection history
2026-02-23
3 health deficiencies · 6 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Infection Control (1 deficiency)
2025-02-11
21 health deficiencies · 23 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (4 deficiencies)
2023-03-08
14 health deficiencies · 14 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Rights (5 deficiencies)
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Nursing time per resident, per day
Each resident here gets about 3 h 38 min of nursing staff time a day, 28 min of it from a registered nurse.
This home
3 h 38 min
New York average
3 h 41 min
U.S. average
3 h 54 min
- Registered nurse
- Licensed practical nurse
- Nurse aide
Turnover: 59% of nursing staff and 50% of registered nurses left in the past year.
Reported hours from payroll data the home submits to CMS, divided by its daily resident count. Not adjusted for how sick residents are.
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Fines and payment denials
$197,425 in federal fines on record over the past three years.
| Date | Penalty | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-14 | Fine | $141,063 |
| 2024-10-07 | Fine | $56,362 |
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Resident outcomes
Quality measures compared with state and national averages. Most come from assessments the home itself reports.
| Measure | This home | State | U.S. |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine8.2 pts better | 100.0% | 91.8% | 93.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine10.2 pts worse | 85.0% | 95.2% | 95.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury2.2 pts worse | 5.3% | 3.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms19 pts better | 1.1% | 20.1% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight5.4 pts worse | 11.1% | 5.7% | 5.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication0.8 pts better | 12.4% | 13.2% | 19.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication6.4 pts worse | 20.1% | 13.7% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained0.2 pts better | 0.0% | 0.2% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened6.6 pts better | 4.5% | 11.1% | 12.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased6.9 pts better | 6.8% | 13.7% | 13.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder0.5 pts better | 0.0% | 0.5% | 0.7% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection0.9 pts better | 0.3% | 1.2% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence1.9 pts worse | 20.5% | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers0.3 pts worse | 6.8% | 6.5% | 4.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine15.3 pts better | 92.9% | 77.6% | 82.3% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit1.2 pts better | 8.2% | 9.4% | 11.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication0.1 pts worse | 1.2% | 1.1% | 1.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine8.2 pts better | 87.1% | 78.9% | 80.1% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission1.2 pts better | 19.4% | 20.6% | 23.4% |
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Who owns and runs it
11 owners and managers reported to CMS. The last column counts how many nursing homes each one is tied to.
Show ownership list
| Name | Role | Share | Homes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Zagelbaum, Ephraim | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 39% | 15 facilities |
| Barth, Alexander | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 25% | 21 facilities |
| Walden, Yehudah | 5% Or Greater Direct Ownership Interest · Individual | 15% | 12 facilities |
| Amidon, Jeffrey | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 6 facilities |
| Amidon, Jeffrey | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 6 facilities |
| Bain, Lisa | Operational/Managerial Control · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Bain, Lisa | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 2 facilities |
| Barth, Alexander | Corporate Officer · Individual | 0% | 21 facilities |
| Barth, Alexander | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 21 facilities |
| Ostrovitsky, Israel | Adp Of The SNF · Individual | 0% | 10 facilities |
| Urnc Realty LLC | Adp Of The SNF · Organization | 0% | 1 facilities |
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Fire safety
43 life-safety citations (sprinklers, exits, alarms). These don't count toward the star rating.
Smoke16F
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- E
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- E
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- D
Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- D
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- D
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- D
Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.
- F
Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.
- E
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- D
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
- D
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
- D
Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- D
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- D
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Egress8F
- E
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- F
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E
Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.
- E
Install proper backup exit lighting.
- D
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
- E
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
- D
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems7F
- E
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- F
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
- E
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
- E
Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.
- E
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- D
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Services4E
- E
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- D
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- D
Have elevators that firefighters can control in the event of a fire.
Emergency Preparedness4E
- C
Provide emergency officials' contact information.
- D
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
- C
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
- E
Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.
Construction2F
- F
Satisfy building requirements after a repair, renovation, modification, or change of user/occupancy.
- F
Use approved construction type or materials.
Miscellaneous2E
- E
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
- D
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
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- G
- Nursing / resident / day
- 3 h 53 min
- Fines
- $39,286
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- Nursing / resident / day
- 3 h 37 min
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- L
- Nursing / resident / day
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