Cortland Park Rehabilitation and Nursing Center
193 Clinton Avenue · Cortland, NY · 13045 · 6077569921
120 certified beds For profit - Partnership Chain: Upstate Services Group
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
- Inspection results have improved across recent cycles.
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Red flags
62% of nursing staff left within a year
High turnover disrupts continuity of care; the national median is 45%.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.07 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.33 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.54 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 62% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (13 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D May 30, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 30, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 30, 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 30, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D December 14, 2023 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 10, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
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 November 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E October 20, 2023 · 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 30, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D October 20, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected November 30, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 6, 2021
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 23, 2021 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E May 6, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 23, 2021 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335218 · certified since January 1, 1967. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.