Elderwood at North Creek
112 Ski Bowl Road · North Creek, NY · 12853 · 5182512447
82 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Elderwood
Why this verdict
- 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
Total nurse staffing below 3.0 hours per resident-day
2.59 reported hours vs the 3.48 minimum CMS's own staffing study recommends.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 2 of 5 Quality measures: 2 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 2.59 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.48 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.23 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 29% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E September 20, 2024
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 1, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected October 9, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Corrected September 20, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D September 20, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected November 1, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E September 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 October 9, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 8, 2022
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected June 6, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2019
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2019
Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2019
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2019
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 1, 2019
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 31, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
Better-scoring options nearby
No better-scoring facility within 25 miles in the current data — this one leads its area. See the whole state.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335429 · certified since October 2, 1974. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.