Rome Memorial Hospital, Inc - R H C F
1500 North James Street · Rome, NY · 13440 · 3153387318
80 certified beds Non profit - Other Hospital-based
- Cleaner inspection record than most facilities nationally.
- 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
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 4 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 3 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.68 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.43 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.24 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 45% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (10 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025
Assure that each resident’s assessment is updated at least once every 3 months.
Corrected March 3, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2025 · 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 March 3, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2023
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2023
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected May 31, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2023
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E April 14, 2023
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected May 19, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 2023
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected May 5, 2023 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · D April 14, 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 May 5, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D April 15, 2021
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 10, 2021 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E April 15, 2021
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected June 10, 2021 · Infection Control
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 335563 · certified since November 1, 1976. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.