Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is a 1-star rated nursing home in Carthage, NY with 90 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 1/5, staffing 1/5, quality measures 4/5.
The facility has 59 health violations on record. Federal fines total $58,883 across 2 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: February 23, 2024.
Staff turnover rate: 61.4% — significantly above the national average.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and New York public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 7, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2022 1 penalties totaling $50,846
Fine
2021 1 penalties totaling $8,037
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2024 1 violations
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
2023 14 violations
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.
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
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.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
2022 5 violations
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2021 13 violations
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
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.
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
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.
2020 3 violations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
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.
2019 8 violations
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's 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.
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2018 2 violations
Ensure the resident's doctor reviews the resident's care, writes, signs and dates progress notes and orders, at each required visit.
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
2017 6 violations
Provide care for residents in a way that maintains or improves their dignity and respect in full recognition of their individuality.
Make sure that each residents' abilities in activities of daily living do not decline, unless unavoidable.
Assist those residents who need help with eating/drinking, grooming and personal and oral hygiene.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provide adequate supervision to prevent avoidable accidents.
Ensure that residents are safe from serious medication errors.
Have a program that investigates, controls and keeps infection from spreading.
2016 7 violations
Keep each resident free from physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
1) Hire only people with no legal history of abusing, neglecting or mistreating residents; or 2) report and investigate any acts or reports of abuse, neglect or mistreatment of residents.
Provide necessary care and services to maintain or improve the highest well being of each resident .
Give the right treatment and services to residents who display physical or psychosocial problems adapting to changes in circumstances.
Give each resident enough fluids to keep them healthy and prevent dehydration.
Provide food in a way that meets a resident's needs.
Store, cook, and serve food in a safe and clean way.
Frequently Asked Questions About Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing
- What violations has Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing received?
- Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing has 59 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing?
- Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing has a 1-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This rating indicates the facility may have quality concerns that should be investigated further. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing safe?
- Safety at Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing?
- Phone: (315) 493-3220. Address: 1045 West Street, Carthage, NY. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing offer?
- Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing is a skilled nursing facility with 90 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Carthage, NY?
- Compare Carthage Center For Rehabilitation And Nursing with other nursing homes in Carthage, NY on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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