M.M. Ewing Continuing Care Center
350 Parrish Street · Canandaigua, NY · 14424 · 5853966040
178 certified beds Non profit - Corporation Hospital-based
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No standard inspection in over 2 years
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.09 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.70 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.59 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (9 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D July 21, 2023 · found via complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected September 16, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2021
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 14, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D November 16, 2021
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 14, 2022 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2019
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected June 20, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2019
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected June 20, 2019 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2019
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected June 20, 2019 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 24, 2019
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 June 20, 2019 · Pharmacy Service
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 335345 · certified since November 22, 1971. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.