Aurelia Osborn Fox Memorial Hospital
One Norton Avenue · Oneonta, NY · 13820 · 6074315980
131 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Carries CMS’s abuse warning icon.
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
CMS abuse warning
CMS flags this facility with its abuse icon: cited for abuse that caused harm in the past year, or potential harm in the past two years.
1 abuse-related citation at the actual-harm level
Inspectors cited failures in the abuse-prevention rules (F600–F610) that resulted in actual harm to a resident.
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Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 1 of 5 Inspections: 1 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.75 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.72 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.97 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 36% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (29 in the current record)
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Actual harm · G April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected May 30, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected May 28, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F April 22, 2025
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 22, 2025
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 June 9, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F April 22, 2025
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F April 22, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · F April 22, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected June 10, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 22, 2025 · found via complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected June 9, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected June 11, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2022
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected July 21, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 26, 2022
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 July 1, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 26, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 1, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
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No harm found · C May 26, 2022
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.
Corrected July 21, 2022 · Resident Rights
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No harm found · C May 26, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected July 8, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E October 31, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 20, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2019
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 December 20, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2019
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected December 20, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 31, 2019
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected December 20, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335204 · certified since March 21, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.