Bishop Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
918 James Street · Syracuse, NY · 13203 · 3154741561
440 certified beds For profit - Corporation
Why this verdict
- Inspection record is far worse than the national median (deficiency count and severity).
- Federal penalties on record: $378,437 in fines in the last 24 months.
- 8 citations involved actual harm to residents.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
4 immediate-jeopardy citations in prior inspection cycles
Serious past findings — check whether the underlying problems were fixed and stayed fixed.
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.
$378,437 in federal fines in the last 24 months
1 fine — CMS fines are reserved for verified, serious non-compliance.
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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: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.17 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.37 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.61 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 54% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 2 · $699,602 |
Inspection citations (47 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 1, 2026 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected May 29, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
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 June 24, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 24, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 16, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 13, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2024
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024
Post nurse staffing information every day.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2024
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 February 14, 2025 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
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 February 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
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.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 20, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected February 13, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 11, 2024
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide medically-related social services to help each resident achieve the highest possible quality of life.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Immediate jeopardy · K July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Administration
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Actual harm · H July 11, 2024
Designate a physician to serve as medical director responsible for implementation of resident care policies and coordination of medical care in the facility.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Actual harm · I July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Actual harm · I July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Actual harm · H July 11, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D July 11, 2024
Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.
Corrected September 4, 2024 · Resident Rights
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
|---|---|---|
| July 11, 2024 | Fine | $378,437 |
| July 11, 2024 | Payment Denial | 50 days |
| December 5, 2023 | Fine | $321,165 |
| December 5, 2023 | Payment Denial | 42 days |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335338 · certified since November 14, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.