AUBURN REHABILITATION & NURSING CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (AUBURN, New York)

85 THORNTON AVENUE, AUBURN, New York 13021

Phone: 3152537351

CMS Overall:2/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds

Avg Residents/Day

84.5

Ownership

For profit - Limited Liability company

Provider Type

Medicare and Medicaid

County

Cayuga

Sprinkler Systems

Yes

Special Focus

None

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CMS Star Ratings

Overall2/5

Health2/5

Staffing2/5

Quality2/5

Nurse Staffing Check

Metric	This Facility	New York Avg	Difference
RN Hours per Resident per Day	0.59	0.73	-0.14
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day	3.03	3.69	-0.66
CMS Staffing Rating	2/5	2.9/5	-
Nursing Staff Turnover	60.5%	40.3%	-

Health Citation History

24 health citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2025-01-07	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	G – Actual Harm
2025-01-07	Resident Rights Deficiencies	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.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	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.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Environmental Deficiencies	Make sure there is a pest control program to prevent/deal with mice, insects, or other pests.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-14	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-14	Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies	Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-14	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-14	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-14	Pharmacy Service Deficiencies	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.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-14	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Resident Rights Deficiencies	Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Resident Rights Deficiencies	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.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	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.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies	Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies	Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.	D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

33 fire safety citations on record

Date	Category	Description	Severity
2025-01-07	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Egress Deficiencies	Install proper backup exit lighting.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Egress Deficiencies	Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Smoke Deficiencies	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Smoke Deficiencies	Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	Address subsistence needs for staff and patients.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Egress Deficiencies	Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Egress Deficiencies	Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Egress Deficiencies	Have stairways and smokeproof enclosures used as exits that meet safety requirements.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Smoke Deficiencies	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Smoke Deficiencies	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Smoke Deficiencies	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Services Deficiencies	Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Services Deficiencies	Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	Provide family notifications of emergency plan.	C – Minimal Harm Potential
2025-01-07	Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies	Conduct testing and exercise requirements.	C – Minimal Harm Potential
2023-02-14	Egress Deficiencies	Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-14	Smoke Deficiencies	Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-14	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-14	Smoke Deficiencies	Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-14	Smoke Deficiencies	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-02-14	Smoke Deficiencies	Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.	F – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Smoke Deficiencies	Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.	E – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Smoke Deficiencies	Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Smoke Deficiencies	Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Smoke Deficiencies	Install properly constructed windows in hallway walls or doors.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Miscellaneous Deficiencies	Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies	Ensure that testing and maintenance of electrical equipment is performed.	D – Moderate Harm Potential
2020-02-04	Smoke Deficiencies	Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.	C – Minimal Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$10,901

Total Fine Amount (CMS)

Number of Fines

Total Penalties

Date	Type	Fine Amount	Payment Denial
2025-01-07	Fine	$10,901	-

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