Carthage Center for Rehabilitation and Nursing
1045 West Street · Carthage, NY · 13619 · 3154933220
90 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Centers Health Care
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
The composite number cleared 71 points, but Recommended is gated: inspection record below the Recommended bar. That rule is part of the published method.
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Red flags
65% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
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: 2 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.55 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.89 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 65% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (31 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
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 November 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024
Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E September 26, 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 November 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D September 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected November 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D February 23, 2024 · found via complaint
Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.
Corrected March 20, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 8, 2023 · found via complaint
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 January 3, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E December 8, 2023 · found via complaint
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected January 3, 2024 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Allow residents to easily view the nursing home's survey results and communicate with advocate agencies.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2023
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 May 1, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2023
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2023
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D March 16, 2023
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2023
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E March 16, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected May 1, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D June 24, 2021
Provide doctor's orders for the resident's immediate care at the time the resident was admitted.
Corrected August 4, 2021 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335579 · certified since January 1, 1977. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.